Kathryn Litton
St Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced professional with over 9 years' experience with youth in education and library environments. Skilled in leading youth programming, reporting statistics, maintaining community partnerships, providing customer service (including technology and reference assistance) to the public, and implementing programming for a variety of age groups
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Services Specialist- Cliff Cave Branch
St. Louis County Library
12.2010 - 02.2016
- Planned, scheduled, promoted and presented 3 to 5 programs per week for preschoolers, school age children, teens, and families including: story time, after-hours teen "lock-ins", preschool art and science programs, Minecraft Club, American Girl book Club, etc.
- Collaborated with Adult Programing and Branch Management on the monthly calendar, submitting marketing materials and implementing system-wide programs
- Provided community outreach for area schools and daycares, including interactive story times, book talks, and Summer and Winter Reading Club visits
- Reported monthly data and statistics on youth programs to Branch Management and Headquarters Youth Services
- Assisted with branch operations, including customer service and reference questions (especially, but not exclusively, juvenile reference)
- Supervised, mentored, and coordinated Teen Volunteers and Teen Advisory Group
- Attended Youth Services Meetings and collaborated with other Youth Services specialists to provide quality programming for the library system.
- Organized attractive book displays and interactive materials in the children's and young adult sections of the library.
Youth Services Provider- Baden Branch
St. Louis Public Library
06.2009 - 12.2010
- Presented all youth-related programming for Baden Branch
- Provided community outreach for area schools and daycares including Summer Reading Club promotion and interactive story times
- Assisted with branch operations, provided manager support in Branch Manager's absence
- Supervised Homework Helpers and Teen Volunteers as well as supported Branch Manager on day-to-day operations and in Branch Manager's absence
Tutor and Team Leader
Americorps St. Louis
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to 16 at-risk Baden Elementary and City Academy students ages K-3rd in literacy skills and helped them elevate their test scores to grade level or higher
- Planned and presented afterschool activities for grades K-5
- Managed data and communication related to students, team members, team activities and school site and made monthly reports to AmeriCorps organization
- Assisted teachers in day-to-day activities related to classroom management, including working with high-risk students in the classroom in addition to one-on-one sessions
- Planned, coordinated, and participated in recruitment, fundraising, and community service activities including coordinating volunteers, locating sponsors and donors, and hosting events for school sites and AmeriCorps
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2007
Skills
- Youth and Literacy Advocacy
- Community Partnering and Outreach
- Youth Programming Development, Scheduling, Marketing and Execution
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Data Collection and Entry
- Microsoft Office, Google Docs (including sheets and Slides), CanvaPro, and GIMP
- Computer and Technology Troubleshooting
- Volunteer and Team Management
- Customer Service
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Scheduling and calendar management
Timeline
Youth Services Specialist- Cliff Cave Branch
St. Louis County Library
12.2010 - 02.2016
Youth Services Provider- Baden Branch
St. Louis Public Library
06.2009 - 12.2010
Tutor and Team Leader
Americorps St. Louis
09.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Ithaca College
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