ERICA LOCKWELL
School Library Teacher
Malden,MA
Summary
Dynamic library educator and advocate dedicated to cultivating inclusive, student-centered learning environments. Expertise in fostering collaboration and developing engaging materials that enhance literacy and promote active participation. Recognized for a warm and approachable demeanor, with a strong commitment to amplifying diverse voices and empowering students through inquiry-based learning and community engagement. Passionate about transforming educational spaces into vibrant hubs of discovery, growth, and innovation, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Library Paraprofessional
Weston High School
09.2023 - Current
- Assist students and faculty in finding relevant resources and resolving issues.
- Support academic and social-emotional learning through discussion, guidance, and thoughtful curation of space (e.g. rotating displays and craft corner).
- Perform tasks crucial to the library’s operation: circulation, displays, cataloging, writing requisitions and purchase orders, printing, reserving rooms, supervising study halls, etc.
- Co-advises the Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and facilitates “LGBTea Time” after school.
- Created a successful student volunteer program.
- Provided research assistance to students and faculty, promoting academic success across various disciplines.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts effectively resulting in improved library processes while offering fulfilling experiences for volunteers.
- Involved in the book acquisition process by suggesting high-quality materials aligned with community interests.
- Increased accessibility by creating easy-to-navigate signage throughout the library.
- Curated diverse collections that met the needs of a wide range of users, supporting lifelong learning opportunities for all patrons.
Founder and Owner
Our Back Pockets
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Created and ran Our Back Pockets, a stationery brand for the queer community.
- Designed, illustrated, produced, and marketed all products. Made business decisions based on both qualitative and quantitative data.
Graduate Teaching Fellow for AR 307 Archaeological Science
Boston University
01.2014
- Created and taught laboratory activities, lectured, and gave individualized feedback.
Product Assistant, Advanced and Electives Product Programs
Cengage Learning
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Worked with a small team to develop and publish AP textbooks and other teaching tools.
Manager of the Environmental Archaeology Laboratory
Boston University
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Organized student volunteers, managed the physical laboratory space.
Private instructor
C. Maggidis
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Primary instructor of History, English, and Composition.
Lab Assistant of the Keck Archaeology Laboratory
Dickinson College
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Trained undergraduate volunteers and led them in a variety of laboratory activities.
Trained Peer Tutor for the Norman M. Eberly Writing Center
Dickinson College
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Helped peers strengthen their writing and organizational skills.
Education
Master of Education - Library Media Studies
Salem State University
Salem, MA 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Archaeology
Boston University
Boston, MA01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology, Minor: Anthropology
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA05-2010
Skills
Fostering student connections
Effective team collaboration
Designing attractive and informative visual aids
Increasing engagement via library programming initiatives
Enhancing research skills through structured inquiry
Curriculum-aligned collection development
Certification
MA Provisional Teaching License; Library - all levels. Pending.
Timeline
Library Paraprofessional
Weston High School
09.2023 - Current
Founder and Owner
Our Back Pockets
05.2017 - 07.2022
Product Assistant, Advanced and Electives Product Programs
Cengage Learning
08.2015 - 11.2016
Graduate Teaching Fellow for AR 307 Archaeological Science
Boston University
01.2014
Manager of the Environmental Archaeology Laboratory
Boston University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Private instructor
C. Maggidis
01.2010 - 01.2011
Lab Assistant of the Keck Archaeology Laboratory
Dickinson College
01.2009 - 01.2011
Trained Peer Tutor for the Norman M. Eberly Writing Center
Dickinson College
01.2007 - 01.2010
Master of Education - Library Media Studies
Salem State University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Archaeology
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology, Minor: Anthropology
Dickinson College