Victoria Arredondo Corbin
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, I leveraged archival and collection management skills at the Library of Congress, enhancing resource accessibility and supporting academic research. Fluent in Spanish, English, and German, I excel in public service, demonstrated by significantly aiding students' college readiness. My approach fosters inclusive learning and cultural exchange, achieving impactful educational outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Archivist for Rutgers University
The General Archive of Puerto Rico
03.2024 - Current
- Supported the preservation and accessibility of historical documents, specifically focusing on materials related to Puerto Rican migration, within the History Department at Rutgers University
- Digitized and cataloged documents pertaining to Puerto Rican migration history, utilizing advanced archival standards and technologies
- Collaborated with academic researchers and faculty to prioritize digitization projects based on scholarly and cultural significance
- Ensured the integrity and accuracy of digital records, applying metadata standards for effective organization and retrieval
- Contributed to outreach initiatives promoting the use of digitized resources for educational and public engagement purposes
- Strong understanding of metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core) and best practices in digital preservation
Substitute Teacher // AVID Tutor (part-time)
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
03.2021 - Current
- Plans, organizes, and presents information and instruction which helps students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development
- Provides instruction which is compatible with the school and system-wide goals
- The AVID Tutor's role is to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their academic achievement and development as knowledgeable, responsible individuals
- To serve as a college role model for our students by inspiring college attendance and modeling habits of mind thereby fostering positive study habits and college motivation
- My role as AVID Tutor includes day to day positive reinforcement with students in an effort to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society
- The results of my efforts have been that a majority of students have attended college post High School and graduated with the necessary skills for success in different fields
Program Support Assistant
Library of Congress
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted remote research by expertly navigating the LOC database to retrieve precise information for researchers
- Developed comprehensive shelf lists for integration into LibGuides, enhancing resource accessibility
- Addressed and resolved inquiries through the Ask a Librarian service, providing detailed and accurate information to researchers
Internship / Volunteer Service
National Park Service / Yosemite Research Library
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained and shelved collections during public service hours
- Retrieved materials for researchers and used LC ILS and other online systems
- Worked accurately and efficiently under tight time constraints
- Followed standardized library rules and procedures for maintaining collections
- Shelved, arranged, sorted, and shelf-read materials to ensure proper order
- Identified and removed deteriorated or mis-labeled items for further processing
- Handled materials needing rebinding, re-labeling, and repair
- Shelved materials in reading room collections (newspapers, periodicals, reference)
- Assisted with material retrieval, sorting, and transmission of books and serials
- Used knowledge of classification systems to locate materials with special requirements
- Performed inter-library loan functions, searched for materials, and re-shelved returns
Metadata Editor
Historical Archive at Luis Munoz Marin Foundation
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Responsible for the metadata of the digitization project in the templates
- Review the metadata information provided by the archivists-digitizers for verification
- I created and embedded the missing metadata information in the templates following the guidelines of the project coordinator or the Director of the Archive in the execution and procedure of its work
- This was achieved by carefully reviewing the documents and organizing the metadata in Excel
- I accomplished the metadata collection of four series in a span of six months
Languages Teacher / Camp Counselor
The Salvation Army
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Taught both Italian and English language skills to camp participants
- Developed and implemented engaging language lessons and activities
- Facilitated cultural exchange by incorporating Italian and English cultural elements into the camp curriculum
- Collaborated with the camp team to plan and execute a variety of educational and recreational activities
- Designed interactive lessons to make language learning fun and effective
- Fostered an inclusive and supportive environment for campers of diverse backgrounds
- Worked closely with fellow teachers and camp staff to ensure a cohesive and positive camp experience
- Participated in planning meetings to contribute ideas and coordinate activities
Education
Post-bachelor's Certificate - Administration of Archives and Documents
University of Puerto Rico
Rio PiedrasMasters of Arts - History
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
Metropolitan CampusBachelor of Arts - History of the Americas, Minor in Modern Languages
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
Metropolitan CampusSkills
- Research and Reference Support
- Archival and Collection Management
- Library and Archival Systems Proficiency
- Public Service and Customer Assistance
- Information Organization and Data Management
- Critical Analysis and Research Skills
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
German
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Program Support Assistant
Library of Congress
09.2024 - 11.2024
Internship / Volunteer Service
National Park Service / Yosemite Research Library
06.2024 - 06.2024
Digital Archivist for Rutgers University
The General Archive of Puerto Rico
03.2024 - Current
Metadata Editor
Historical Archive at Luis Munoz Marin Foundation
01.2023 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher // AVID Tutor (part-time)
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
03.2021 - Current
Languages Teacher / Camp Counselor
The Salvation Army
05.2016 - 06.2016
Post-bachelor's Certificate - Administration of Archives and Documents
University of Puerto Rico
Masters of Arts - History
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts - History of the Americas, Minor in Modern Languages
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
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