KERRIN K.

RILEY
606 E. Algonquin Road, No. 103
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
kerrin.riley@gmail.com
Home: 847-640-7275 Mobile: 224-659-0006

PROFILE AND PERSONAL STRENGTHS

Teacher-Librarian with expertise in and a passion for teaching information literacy and
technology skills, building collaborative relationships with teaching colleagues, and promoting a
love of reading and life-long learning. 8 years of experience in all facets of Library Science-related
work as a Teacher-Librarian and Learning Center Director, and 10 years in the
telecommunications industry as a Technical Specialist. Skilled in the use of research tools
including various electronic databases, the Internet, and a wide range of printed materials.
Excellent presentation skills. Mastery of technology skills, including: Adobe Captivate, Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point), Apples Keynote, Pages and Numbers, Sharepoint,
Dreamweaver, Front Page, numerous Web 2.0 tools, podcasting and various multimedia software.
Expertise in SIRSI and Follett automation systems.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

M.S.Ed. in Instructional Technology Northern Illinois University (coursework in progress)

Master of Arts in Educational Administration Concordia University (2013)
Master of Library and Information Science Dominican University (2006)
Bachelor of Science in Human Computer Interaction De Paul University (2002)
National Board Certified Librarian
Illinois State Certification, Type 10, with a Library/Media endorsement
Illinois State Certification, Type 75, General Administration endorsement
Illinois State Certification, Type 10, Technology Specialist (pending)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Hinsdale, IL Fall 2009 to Present
Director of Library Services

Created an information literacy curriculum and assessment tool for all freshmen students
to demonstrate student growth and ensure college and career readiness
Collaborates across the curriculum at Hinsdale Central to advance information literacy,
mindful use of technology, and reading
Instructs students at all grade levels in the areas of research, information literacy and
technology through the use of electronic databases
Creates online learning modules for district network orientation for all incoming
freshmen and user-friendly technology tutorials for all students and staf
Supports students and faculty with questions related to file formats, PC and Apple
platforms and media software
Optimizes student learning by practicing a user-centered, collaborative approach to
information literacy, reading, technology and research instruction
Promotes a life-long love of reading through nationally recognized reading promotions

Manages library operations including staffing, budgeting, and planning

Presented a variety of professional development programs at the national, state, county
and district levels on a variety of reading topics and technology applications
Created and maintains department website
Won the 2012 National School Library Program of the Year as a contributing member of
the library team

FAIRVIEW SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Skokie, IL Fall 2006 to Spring 2009

Learning Center Director
Managed all aspects of operation in the learning center including selecting, cataloging
and circulating materials in addition to overseeing the learning center budget
Taught information literacy skills, research skills, library skills and technology skills with
strong emphasis on the 21st century learner
Recommend and provided resources to students, teachers and parents
Established efective working relationships with teachers, administrators, parents and
public library professionals in the interest of creating a strong library program
Coached 8th grade cheerleading squad
VERIZON BUSINESS Chicago, IL 1996 to 2006
Help Desk Specialist
Coordinated and commenced video conferences including troubleshooting customer
problems with technical equipment
Evaluated new/emerging technologies for possible implementation
Designed and executed training programs for global staf
Documented technical procedural information
Created and maintained department website

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Library Association (ALA)
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Illinois Computing Educators (ICE)
International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE)
National Council for the Teachers of English (NCTE)
SYNERGY: The Illinois Library Leadership Initiative

References and supplemental materials available upon request