Laura Conaway

Allentown, PA
lauraconaway11@gmail.com, 484-714-5092

OBJECTIVE
To provide instruction in information and digital literacy skills in elementary or secondary school libraries to empower
individuals in seeking credible information including applying technology, collaborating with teachers to reach a common
goal, and staying knowledgeable of current practices in education.

EDUCATION
B.S. Ed. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
Major: Library Science, Minor: Professional Writing May 2020
GPA: 4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Library Kutztown, PA
Library Student Worker Fall 2018 – Present
• Assist students in obtaining resources within the curriculum material center.

Lower Macungie Township Macungie, PA

Camp Counselor Summer 2015 – Present
• Interact with children through games, crafts, and activities.

Lower Macungie Library Macungie, PA

Library Assistant Summer 2018
• Guided patrons to their information and resource needs.
• Cataloged literature and materials.
• Collaborated with co-workers to complete projects.

Brookside Children’s Early Education Center Macungie, PA

Childcare Assistant/Floater May 2017 – May 2018
• Supervised and cared for infants through school-age children.
• Executed lessons the teacher created.

AWARDS/HONORS
Dean’s List Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017
Alpha Beta Alpha—Library Science Fraternity Fall 2018 – Present

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT/LEADERSHIP
Kutztown Christian Fellowship Fall 2017 – Present
• Co-lead a Bible Study for fellow students.
• Collaborate with the leadership team in creating an engaging and welcoming environment.

Shoofly Literary Magazine Fall 2018 – Present

Fiction Reader, Copy and Line Editor
• Read and select manuscripts to be published.
• Edit selected fiction and poetry before publication.
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EXTRACURRICULAR/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Fall 2018, Spring 2018
Fall and Spring Book Review
• Select books to read from publishers including Scholastic.
• Write reviews that are compiled into a review book for the community.

Faith E. Free Church Library Spring 2018 – Fall 2018

Volunteer Librarian
• Assisted patrons with their literature needs, catalog books, and handle book maintenance.

Greenwich-Lenhartsville Elementary School Fall 2018

Elementary School Tutor
Ready, Set, Read! Program
• Tutored a second-grade student in reading, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.