Robin James Bell
Westerly,RI
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Service Associate
Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
Westerly, RI
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitated access to resources for diverse community members, including homeless, elderly, and disabled patrons
- Guided public in navigating resources and materials for enhanced information access
- Provide technology assistance and information on digital literacy
- Safely de-escalate disruptive patrons
- Coordinated community events with staff to foster engagement and support
- Follow the American Library Association's (ALA) values and ethics
- Cataloging library materials for easy access and retrieval., maintaining, circulating, and locating materials within the library's statewide consortium
- Assist with training new associates on processes and procedures
Mentor & Tutor (Education Policy Intern)
Peacedale Elementary
Peacedale, RI
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Researched education policy and its impact on schools and students
- Mentored and tutored students in an after-school program at a Title I school
- Working with economically disadvantaged students
- Acted as part of Learn365RI grant initiatives
- Providing reading intervention and support
- Supported and supervised students in grades 3rd-5th
- Created a positive learning environment to encourage student participation and confidence
Supervisor
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw operations of multi-million-dollar athletic facilities, managing all shift personnel, and ensuring seamless day-to-day functionality
- Established a safe environment for patrons and staff by enforcing safety protocols, and leading emergency response coordination
- Managed full facility security, including opening and closing procedures, and securing all access points
- Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback to support professional development and improve team effectiveness.
- Interviewed and recruited new hires
- Maintained accurate daily records, reports, and documentation to ensure thorough and organized record-keeping
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & History
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12-2026
Skills
- Reading intervention & support
- Mentoring
- Early childhood & elementary educationPolicy analysis
- R Studio script coding
- Office 365
- Library science
- Academic writing
- Research
- USAID foreign policy research
- Community engagement
- Event planning
- Library display and outreach material creation
- De-escalation
- Mental health
- English (native)
- Spanish (intermediate)
- American Sign Language / ASL (basic)
Certification
- Responsible Conduct of Research for Social/Behavioral/Educational Researchers, CITI Program
- Basic Human Subjects Research, CITI Program
- Certificate on Recognizing Plagiarism, Indiana University
- Excel Proficiency Certification, Excel Exercises
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, American Red Cross
- Community First Responder & Narcan training, Community First Responder Program
Awards
- Margaret Thomas Award for Outstanding Achievement in History, University of Rhode Island, 04/12/26
- National History Honors Society Phi Alpha Theta, University of Rhode Island Chapter, 04/12/26
- National Political Science Honor Society Pi Sigma Alpha, University of Rhode Island Chapter, 04/07/26
- National Leadership Honor Society Omicron Delta Kappa, University of Rhode Island Chapter, 04/03/25
- Dean's List, University of Rhode Island, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
volunteer experience
- Policy Advisor, Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL), Aided in writing publications on foreign policy and foreign aid (USAID), Research on HIV/AIDS and humanitarian funding, Helping build social media presence and spread the message to young voters, 04/01/25, 09/30/25, Remote
- History Researcher, South County Historical Center, Conducted historical research on local families and prominent figures, navigated historical databases, compiled and summarized historical records, 01/01/24, 12/31/24, South Kingston, RI
Timeline
Mentor & Tutor (Education Policy Intern)
Peacedale Elementary
01.2026 - 05.2026
Public Service Associate
Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
05.2025 - Current
Supervisor
University of Rhode Island
01.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & History
University of Rhode Island