KIMBERLY D.

KANOFSKY

10444 S. 80th Ct.

Palos Hills, IL 60465
708-598-5235
kkanofsky@att.net

Librarian in training with an extensive background in teaching, library instruction, youth services,
technology, service, and educational experience with all age groups and varying skill levels.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in my final classes at the Dominican University Graduate School of Library
and Information Science with a 3.94/4.00 grade point average, degree expected May 2015
Broad experience in teaching and training of all ages and ability levels
Five years experience in a public library setting including programming for youth and young
adults as well as experience with outreach within the community
Seven months experience in an academic library working with Freshman and Transfer students
Formal teaching experience for ages birth through adult
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rebecca Crown Library, Dominican University, River Forest, IL

Instructional Intern

2014-present

Research, plan, teach, and assess literacy skills to students in ENG 102 and Strategies for Academic
Success.
Create, edit, and update LibGuides.
Create, record, edit, upload, and close caption video tutorials for the Rebecca Crown library.
Research, plan, and teach faculty, staff, and students how to use Prezi, Haiku Deck, Google Sites,
and Weebly to create presentations and ePortfolios.
Assist teachers in ENG 102.
Assist Distance Learning Librarian with various projects.

Franklin Fine Arts School, Chicago, IL

2015
Clinical Experience at a Chicago Public Magnet School
Organized lessons, matched lessons to common core state standards, as well as created and

implemented activities and lessons for literacy skills to students in grades K through 8.
Planned and performed story times about folk and fairy tales for kids in grades K through 3 with
activities.
Planned and taught lesson on Joey Pigza book by Jack Gantos to kids in 4th grade.
Planned and taught a lesson on research for 5th graders.
Planned and taught a lesson on Action/Reason/Consequence for a Narrative Assignment for 6th grade
students.
Planned and taught lessons on civil rights to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
Planned and taught lessons on immigration into the United States in the 1800s for students in 8th
grade.

Marist High School, Chicago, IL

Clinical Experience at a Catholic High School

Researched, created, and assessed information literacy skills including accessing databases, creating
citations, using pathfinders, assembling research, and preparing bibliographies
Collaborated with the school librarian and English teachers for information literacy programs
including booktalks and ethical information gathering
Created pathfinders, presentations, and handouts to assist with English and Morality Courses
Provided guidance in choosing books and materials to students, faculty, and staff
Assisted with creation of materials for Teen Tech Week
Reviewed grant information, policies, and budget with school librarian
Created book and material displays
Catalogued, processed, and shelved books
Matched lessons to I-Sail and Common Core State Standards

Bridgeview Public Library, Bridgeview, IL

Youth Services Assistant for Youth Services Department

2003-present

Teach all ages how to preserve memories by securing photos, memorabilia, and journaling using
both traditional and digital products and services.
Marketing, sales, workshops, weekend getaways, and mentoring clients and those signed up with
me.

Rescignos Mailing Solutions, Inc., Bridgeview, IL

Development Employee for a full-service marketing provider

2009-2014

Researched, planned, and ran story times for ages zero through six as well as various programs for
ages zero through adult.
Developed and maintained collections in both Juvenile and Young Adult.
Performed reference interviews for patrons of all ages and for varying materials.
Outreach to preschools, primary schools, daycares, middle schools, junior high schools, and high
schools including story times, programs, volunteer opportunities, and discussion of upcoming
programs.
Created and ran inventory reports and completed inventory.
Created booklists, displays, tutorial fliers, and video tutorials.
Registered patrons for programs and provided Reference Desk assistance.
Interviewed, trained, and supervised volunteers and new staff members.
Taught technology programs, digital classes, and information literacy to patrons.
Performed website update and maintenance.

Creative Memories/Ahni & Zoe, St. Cloud, MN (currently employed)

Independent Consultant for Memory Preservation Company

2015

2007-2009

Assisted Development Manager labeling, stuffing, and sorting documents as well as machine work.
Worked with Data Manager creating and analyzing documents.

Gymboree Play and Music, Orland Park, IL

Teacher for child-parent play and music program

1999-2001

Taught children, ages zero through six, and their parents, in a safe, non-competitive environment.
Enriched childrens verbal and motor skills through play, encouragement, and imagination.
Engaged children and parents in the foundational musical development and imaginative movement
stories as well as explored music from many cultures.

SRA Technology Training/Wave/Course Technology, Oak Brook, IL

1997-2001
Design Editor and CBT Analyst for a publishing and computer based training company

Edited computer courseware and created testing components.

Interviewed, trained, and managed design editors and conversion specialists.
Converted, reviewed, and maintained mainframe text course material.
Revised courseware testing procedures.
Collaborated with Project Managers on courseware built in-house.

Huntington Learning Centers, River Forest, IL

Education Director for private learning center

Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed teachers and other staff members.
Designed and maintained educational programs for students age five through adult.
Tested, taught, and evaluated students.
Prepared and conducted student and parent conferences.
Held conferences with teachers regarding students progress.
Developed and facilitated reward programs including a visit from a local author.

Oak Lawn Community High School, Oak Lawn, IL

Math Teacher at a community high school

1996

1994-1996

Organized lessons, matched lessons to state standards, created and implemented activities and
lessons, created and assessed homework, classwork, group activities, quizzes, and tests for students
in grades 9 through 12 in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry.
Managed the Pre-Algebra team of teachers organizing lesson dates, standards, homework, quizzes,
tests, and other forms of assessment including a term paper regarding a students career choice and
how math is used in that career.
Monthly meetings for the curriculum committee and how we can improve our instruction to help
students do well on state achievement tests.
Coached JV Badminton at practices, matches, tournaments, sectionals, and state championships.
Coached Varsity Pom Pons for both Football and Basketball games.
Piloted online grade book.

Nathan Hale Middle School, Crestwood, IL

1993-1994
Math/Science Teacher at a public middle school
Organized lessons, matched lessons to state standards, created and implemented activities and

lessons, created and assessed homework, classwork, group activities, quizzes, and tests for students
in grade 6 in Math, Pre-Algebra, Science, Honors Science, and Study Skills
Sponsored the 6th grade Kiwanis Builders Club and completed service activities such as nursing
home visits, a collection for kids in need, and character building.