Jane Oliva
Ridge,NY
Summary
Highly resourceful, competent, and organized leader/educator with 20+ years experience in diversified educational environments seeking a position as a Museum Executive Director. Passionate about history, education, and community engagement. Personable and dedicated customer experience. Motivated to maintain patron satisfaction and contribute to organization success. Experience in stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive organization success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented librarian/parish leader with a demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships, and supporting team success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Children's Librarian and Programmer
Westhampton Free Library
Westhampton Beach , NY
01.2023 - Current
- Children's Librarian Trainee - June 2022-December 2022
- Research current trends in youth literature and develop strategies for expanding collections accordingly.
- Assist children in locating and selecting books, movies, music and other library materials.
- Organize programs such as story times, book clubs, author visits and game nights for children.
- Conduct outreach activities at schools, daycare centers and community organizations to increase awareness of library services available to youth.
- Provide reference services to assist children with research projects.
- Plan and coordinate special events designed to promote literacy among children.
- Partner with local authors and illustrators to create unique experiences for young readers.
- Instruct patrons on the use of the library catalog system to locate materials.
- Enhance library offerings by searching catalogs and recommending new purchases.
- Help teachers incorporate literacy skills and build love of education in students.
- Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Implement and lead library programming for patrons Birth-Grade 5 and their families.
- Communicate with outside programmers to deliver/instruct desirable programming for children ages birth-Grade 5.
- Assist with management of summer reading program for children.
Reference Librarian
St. Joseph's University
Patchogue , NY
01.2023 - Current
- Circulation/Reference Assistant - March 2019-December 2022
- Instruct users on proper use of computers, printers, scanners, copiers and other equipment located in the library's technology center.
- Provide reference and research assistance to patrons in person, by phone, or through email.
- Answer patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
- Greet patrons upon entrance to library and offer assistance with needs or issues.
- Design fliers and posted throughout library to inform visitors and patrons of upcoming events, including book clubs, meetings and special programs.
- Use library and scholarly databases to locate reliable resources.
- Assist with regular and special events such as book groups, college open houses, individual student help with papers.
- Teach Freshman classes Information Literacy Instruction sessions.
- Assist with monthly displays and exhibits.
Director of Faith Formation
St.John the Baptist RC Church
Wading River , NY
05.2015 - Current
- Develop, administer, and update a complete educational program serving more than 430 students.
- Establish and update schedule of classes and activities for the program year.
- Maintain safety and security of all children involved in the program.
- Recruit, train, and oversee 40+ lay teachers and volunteers to support program operations.
- Tailor instruction to provide access and inclusion for children with special learning needs.
- Conduct parent meetings.
- Organize outreach initiatives such as service projects, mission trips, and volunteer opportunities within the local community.
- Assist students in short-term crisis situations, such as bullying, friendship issues, conflict resolution, and classroom engagement.
Adult Services Reference Librarian
Comsewogue Public Library
Port Jefferson Station , NY
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Librarian Trainee 7/15/2021-12/31/2022
- Answer patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
- Use library and scholarly databases to locate necessary information.
- Troubleshoot technical problems with library computers and other technology.
- Fiction collection development.
- Assist Adult Services Communications & Marketing Librarian with weekly Bookface Friday and TBR Tuesday posts.
- Facilitate in-person and online library programming.
- Assisted Outreach Librarian with pamphlets for Nourish Folders (food, housing, and clothing resources) as well as HomeBound patrons' applications for books/materials.
- Point person for Homebound Library Services.
- Performed interlibrary loan duties such as ordering books from other libraries or providing copies of documents upon request.
- Monthly book displays.
Substitute Teacher
Longwood Central School District
Middle Island , NY
09.2008 - 06.2015
- Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
- Filled in for Learning Specialists teachers from 2-6 months at a time, including handling all assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with different learning styles and ability levels.
- Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
Grade 2/Grade 3 Teacher
Diocese Of Brooklyn
Brooklyn , NY
12.1990 - 06.1997
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Public History
SUNY Empire State University
Selden, NY12-2025
Master of Science - Information And Library Studies
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY12.2022
Master of Science - Elementary Education
St.John's University
Jamaica, NY01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.1989
Master of Arts - Literacy/Cognition B-6
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Community Engagement
- Cultural Competency
- Staff development
- Listening actively
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem resolution
- Customer relationship management
- Literary knowledge
- Social Media Promotion
- Collection development
- Team collaboration
- Emerging technologies
Certification
New York State Public Librarian Certificate- December 2022
New York State Certified Teacher N-6 - Sept. 1993
New York State Reading Specialist B-6 Certification, Pending
Timeline
Full Time Children's Librarian and Programmer
Westhampton Free Library
01.2023 - Current
Reference Librarian
St. Joseph's University
01.2023 - Current
Adult Services Reference Librarian
Comsewogue Public Library
01.2023 - 01.2024
Director of Faith Formation
St.John the Baptist RC Church
05.2015 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Longwood Central School District
09.2008 - 06.2015
Grade 2/Grade 3 Teacher
Diocese Of Brooklyn
12.1990 - 06.1997
Master of Science - Information And Library Studies
University of Buffalo
Master of Science - Elementary Education
St.John's University
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
St. John's University
Master of Arts - Literacy/Cognition B-6
St. John's University
New York State Public Librarian Certificate- December 2022
New York State Certified Teacher N-6 - Sept. 1993
New York State Reading Specialist B-6 Certification, Pending
Graduate Certificate - Public History
SUNY Empire State University
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