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Work History
Education
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Certification
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PATRICIA GUINTO

Cuyahoga Falls,OH

Summary

Skilled educator and community engagement specialist. Innovative and eager to make a difference in our world.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Children's Services Librarian

Cuyahoga Falls Library
03.2023 - Current

Create and deliver engaging programs for children of different age groups and cultural backgrounds. Connect with community partners and provide outreach programs for various audiences. Serve on a numerous program committees, and provide expert customer service. Write and manage grant programming.

Affiliate Funds and Volunteer Coordinator

Akron Community Foundation
01.2022 - 12.2022

Connect with Affiliate Funds board members and facilitate volunteer efforts and engagement.

Business Engagement/Career Specialist

Jobs for Ohio's Graduates
01.2020 - 12.2022

Work individually and in small groups with high school students as they search for a job and make post graduation plans. Network with businesses, organizations and community leaders to develop a work experience program for Jobs for Ohio's Graduate participants.

District Manager

Junior Achievement of Ashtabula County
01.2017 - 12.2020

Managed all Junior Achievement programs in the area schools by connecting with the schools and finding and training volunteers. Organized special events and fund raising efforts.

Youth Services Coordinator

Ashtabula County District Library
01.2016 - 12.2017

Coordinated staff and programs for the main library and branch library. Developed and delivered programs. Connected with community partners and organizations. Wrote grants and managed grant programming. Responsible for collection development . Provided readers' advisory and expert customer service.

Teacher (2nd, 5th and 6th Grades)

Hamilton Area City School District
01.2004 - 12.2016

Taught self-contained 2nd and 5th grade classes. Taught 5th and 6th grade science and math. Served on 2nd grade language arts selection committee. Chaired a variety of school events. Served as the mentor teacher for Miami University student teachers.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science - Biology/Psychology

BALDWIN-WALLACE UNIVERSITY
Berea, OH

Skills

  • Ohio K-8 Educator Certification
  • Book Recommendation Expertise
  • Literacy Instruction Expertise
  • Program Management
  • Grant Writing
  • Effective Communication
  • Collaborative Partnerships
  • Community Engagement

Accomplishments

  • Twice secured a $1000+ project grant to support the library's Community Languages and Neurodiversity programs.
  • Leadership Ashtabula Graduating Class of 2019
  • Featured on PBS Western Reserve program City Centric

Affiliations

  • ALA American Library Association
  • NEO-RLS - Northeast Ohio Regional Library Services
  • NEA National Education Association

Certification

  • Elementary Education Certificate - Ohio Department of Education.
  • Notary Public License - Ohio Secretary of State

Timeline

Children's Services Librarian

Cuyahoga Falls Library
03.2023 - Current

Affiliate Funds and Volunteer Coordinator

Akron Community Foundation
01.2022 - 12.2022

Business Engagement/Career Specialist

Jobs for Ohio's Graduates
01.2020 - 12.2022

District Manager

Junior Achievement of Ashtabula County
01.2017 - 12.2020

Youth Services Coordinator

Ashtabula County District Library
01.2016 - 12.2017

Teacher (2nd, 5th and 6th Grades)

Hamilton Area City School District
01.2004 - 12.2016

Master of Arts - Education

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Biology/Psychology

BALDWIN-WALLACE UNIVERSITY
PATRICIA GUINTO