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Gabriela Villanueva

Gabriela Villanueva

Librarian
Monroe,NY

Summary

Diligent and focused librarian pursuing challenging opportunity to leverage 17 years of experience in related roles. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges of librarianship. Adept at successfully promoting literacy amongst community youth, through innovative library programming and outreach services. Strong work ethic, team-oriented mentality, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Very much a people person with great customer service skills and devoted to giving every patron a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Services Librarian

Finkelstein Memorial Library
Spring Valley, NY
05.2006 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in selection of materials as well as providing reference and reader's advisory services to patrons of all ages.
  • Assisted patrons in signing up for library cards and checking out books, especially to our very large Spanish-speaking community.
  • Developed and maintained library collection by selecting, ordering, cataloguing, and classifying books/other materials as well as collaborating with staff on other collection development initiatives.
  • Catalogued and classified books, determined genres of books, created and maintained bibliographic records, added and withdrew books to and from catalog system, changed loan periods of books.
  • Organized library materials including books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks.
  • Translated and communicated promotional materials to large Spanish-speaking community.
  • Organized staffroom work area for better workflow for all staff members.
  • Organized and designed book displays, bulletin boards, and displays to promote library programs and services.
  • Developed and ran storytime program (0-4), as well as various other programs and craft activities for children, families/caregivers.
  • Collaborated with staff and assisted in coordinating special events such as visiting artists, special programs such as Homework Help, and Summer Reading program for children.
  • Managed Homework Help Program (grades 1-6) and specifically assisted with Spanish-speaking students.
  • Conducted library tours to introduce patrons and schools to resources available in the library;
  • Conducted outreach activities to local schools and community organizations and served as a liaison between the library and local schools and day-care centers.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to youth librarianship.
  • Attended library workshops, seminars, trainings and conferences such as NYLA and Fall Into Books.
  • Prepared monthly reports summarizing youth services activities.

Head Teacher/Education Coordinator

Eastchester Child Development Center
Tuckahoe, NY
02.2001 - 09.2004
  • Provided classroom management and instruction for 3-4 olds, fostering exploration and choice.
  • Planned and implemented curriculum based on observations of children.
  • Youth advocate/encouraged and supported positive self-esteem.
  • Checked classroom portfolios on regular basis to ensure children reached set goals.
  • collected teacher lesson plans and gave feedback and support.
  • Attended monthly Education Coordinator's meetings.

Education

MLS - Library Science/School Media

Queens College Graduate School of Library & Inform
Flushing, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Education Program

College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • New York State School Media Specialist, Professional (2015)
  • New York State Public Librarian, Professional (2006)
  • New York State Elementary Education (Pre-K-6), Permanent (2006

Timeline

Youth Services Librarian

Finkelstein Memorial Library
05.2006 - 06.2023

Head Teacher/Education Coordinator

Eastchester Child Development Center
02.2001 - 09.2004

MLS - Library Science/School Media

Queens College Graduate School of Library & Inform

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Education Program

College of New Rochelle

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Westchester Community College

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