Amber D.

Lansing
284 Babbs Rd West Suffield CT 06093
(413) 209-0408 adlansing@gmail.com
Employment
Avon Free Public Library Avon, Connecticut
Children’s Library Specialist January 2005-January 2010
Head Children’s Librarian February 2010 - Present
• Select and purchase children’s and young adult fiction, non-fiction, picture books, DVD’s, and music
• Perform reference and reader's advisory services
• Plan, coordinate and implement numerous storytimes, library programs and book discussions
• Coordinate, supervise and mentor 8 part time staff and volunteers
• Created and developed Teen Advisory Board; current membership of 30 teenaged students
• Create schedule and manage budget
• Served as “Teen Services Consultant” to Simsbury Public Library, Connecticut- 2008

Open Arms Child Care Center Southwick, Massachusetts

Preschool Teacher, After School Coordinator November 2002-December 2005
Organized and implemented developmentally appropriate programs and curriculum
Provided activities and opportunities that encouraged curiosity, exploration, and problem solving
Planned and prepared classroom setting; oversaw safety and education in a supportive environment

Giant Steps Children’s Center Southwick, Massachusetts

Teacher September 1998 – October 2001
Pre-K assistant 1998-1999, Infant teacher 1999-2000, Toddler teacher 2000-2001

Awards & Accomplishments:

• Praxis I- January 2006
• Awarded the “Hewin’s Scholarship” through the Hartford Public Library in CT to continue MLS education
• Selected by Simsbury Public Library to build a Youth collection for a newly renovated building
• Awarded grand prize through Mirrorstone Publishing in honor of Avon Teen Advisory Board’s creation of
video based on young adult book, “Hallowmere” - Won a Nintendo Wii gaming system for AFPL

Education:
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Pursuing Masters in Library Science and School Media Specialist Certification, expected May 2010

Westfield State College, Westfield, MA

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Liberal Studies, August 2008

Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA

Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education May 2003
OCCS Early Childhood Teacher Certification, July 1999

Computer Skills:
Computer Troubleshooting, MS Office, Database Retrieval, Unicorn Workflows Circulation, Voyager
Circulation, Internet, Educational Technology, Baker & Taylor, Ingram I-Page, Dreamweaver and Adobe
Contribute, Adobe Photoshop, MA Virtual Catalog, Ariel, and Clio