Curriculum Vitae
Shawn M. Weisser
(276) 228-8728
ACADEMIC PREPARATION:
Current education
¨ Virginia Polytechnic – Current student
o ITMA – Masters of Instructional Technology
¨
MALS – Museum Studies Concentration,
o Current GPA 4.0
¨ B.S. in History, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Maine, Orono, 2001
o Concentration: American History
o Senior Seminar Thesis Concentration: History of New England
¨ B.A. in Secondary Education, College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine, Orono, 2000
o Concentration: Social Studies
¨
A.A. in Liberal Studies,
o Concentration: History
o Advisor: Dr. Joseph Manzione
Teacher Certificates
o Teacher Certificate (Provisional), State of Virginia, 2003-2006
¨ Social Studies
o Teacher Certificate, State of Maine, 2000-2005
¨ 7-12 Social Studies –2004
Completed Library Science extra-curricular courses
¨ Online Cataloging, Northeastern Maine Library District, 2002
o Processing book and non-book library materials online, using MARC format
¨ Book Repair Workshop I & II, Central Maine Library District, Waterville Library, 2002
o Problem diagnosis
o Paper cleaning and mending
o Page replacement
o Hinge repair
o Case and text block attachment
o Phase boxes
o Cloth re-backing
¨ Family History on the Internet, Fogler Library, Orono, 2001
o Focus upon web resources for genealogical research: databases for surnames, census, military, marriage, death, birth, research logs, family tree charts, and other forms free for the printing, organizations and associations.
¨ Front Page 1, Fogler Library, Orono, 2001
o Learn how to create web pages using FrontPage. Topics will include, creating hyperlinks, adding images, and creating tables.
¨ Creating Accessible Websites, Fogler Library, Orono, 2001
o University of Maine guidelines for creating accessible sites and understand the conventions of the web and use of html.
¨ GIS in an Hour: Computer Mapping for Everybody, Fogler Library, Orono, 2001
¨ Converting GIS Data Formats, Adding your GPS Layer to a Digital Map, Fogler Library, 2002
o Map the spatial distribution of data with ArcView software, and how to print customized maps from the DeLorme Topo USA program.
o Use an ESRI product, ArcToolbox 8.1 to convert from and to: CAD, raster, ArcView shapefile, ARC/INFO coverage formats.
Extra-curricular coursework
¨ Interpretation Seminar, Old Fort Western Institute, Augusta, 2001
o Fundamentals of Interpreting and Presenting Museum Collections
¨ K-12 Education Workshop, University of Maine, Orono, 2000
o Concentration: Diversity Education: Race and Ethnicity
¨ Maine Learning Disabilities Association - Maine Parent Federation, Augusta, 1999
o Rights, Responsibilities of Schools and Parents of Learning Disabled Children
¨ Duckbusters Workshop: Focus upon customer service and satisfaction
Other Certificates
¨ Certificate of Achievement, John Alden Financial Corporation, Tampa, 1993
¨ Certified Child Care Personnel, State of Florida, 1990
¨ Cosmetology Certificate, Pinellas Beauty College, Pinellas Park, FL 1980
o Hair and facial care industry.
RESEARCH SKILLS:
LANGUAGES:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Library Media Specialist at
Teacher-Librarian
Assist teachers and students with media requirements
Administer hardware and software
Manage library collection
Substitute Teacher
Substitute for all schools in Wythe County
Classes include: Physical Education, Child Care, Cosmetology, English, Drama, Art, Kindergarten, and Summer School Librarian.
Bangor Public Library, Bangor, Maine, Jul 2001-Dec 2002
Local History/Special Collections Assistant
Assist in genealogical research
Artifact preservation and conservation: texts, manuscripts, art and artifacts
Research in relation to historical documents
Archival and Library duties
Supervise volunteer staff
Create and install exhibits - art and artifacts
Create and administer department web pages (http://www.bpl.lib.me.us/spcoll/)
Create and administer Microsoft Word Access databases
Catalog materials in URSUS cataloging system
Fogler Library - Special Collections, May 2001-Sep 2001
University of Maine, Orono,
Process manuscripts and rare collections
Research of historical documents
Archival and Library duties
Page Farm and Home Museum, Sep 2000-May 2001
University of Maine, Orono,
Catalog and label gallery artifacts
Interpret artifacts and museum history
Schedule and lead interpretive tours
Create educational programs
Student Teaching, Spring 2000
Old Town School Department, Old Town High School
Taught college preparatory courses in Sociology, American and European History. Created a Holocaust Teaching Plan, and helped create a Psychology course currently being taught.
Substitute Teacher, Jan 1999-Jun 2000
Old Town School Department, Old Town,
Taught various classes including History, Sociology, Mathematics, Physics, Civics, and Biology
Catalogue Technician, Hudson Museum, 1998
University of Maine, Orono
Catalogued exhibits and artifacts within storage facilities
Computer Services, University of Maine at Presque Isle, 1997
Supplied technical support for students
Customer Service Associate, 1994-1995
Ames Department Store, Caribou
Merchandised clothing and house wares departments, and provided customer service
Property Manager, 1994
Teal Pointe Apartment Community, Jacksonville, FL
On-site manager. Supervised sales and maintenance staffs, managed rental agreement and marketing departments.
Administrative Assistant, 1991-1993
North Star Marketing, Tampa, FL
Supervised the interim insurance department, administered to marketing staff, provided customer service to insurance agents and their clients, provided back-up support for underwriting department. Supervised and trained reception staff.
Credit-Life Customer Service Specialist, 1989-1991
Voyager Life Insurance Company, Jacksonville, FL
Provided customer support for Finance and Insurance Agents in elevens states in the automotive industry. Processed applications and claims.
Administrative Staff, 1989 and 1991
Kelly Services, Jacksonville and Tampa, FL
Provided short-term clerical and administrative support until my contract was released to work for Voyager and finally purchased by North Star.
CEO Administrative Assistant, 1988-1989
Austro Mold Tool and Die Company, Clearwater, FL
Support for CEO. Accounts payable, accounts receivable, general bookkeeping, processed payroll and provided outside customer service.
Owner-Operator, 1985-1989
Overstreet Cleaning Services, Pinellas Park, FL
Cleaning service for businesses and apartment/condominium complexes.
Coach, 1985-1991
Youth Opportunities United, Seminole, FL
- Taught youth 12-18 power volleyball and basketball.
VCB Manager, 1985-1987
Montgomery Ward, Pinellas Park, FL
Processed items to be returned to vendor for replacement, repair or credit. Supervised the price changes (mark-down/up) throughout store.
Assistant Manager, Nursery, 1985
Kmart, Escondido, CA
Supervised sales staff, operated forklift to load and unload supplies, created landscape designs for customers, provided customer service.
Premiums Manager, 1984
Great Outdoors American Adventure, Cuyamaca Mountain, CA
Processed premium claims, inventory control, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Child Care Supervisor, 1982-1983
Family Fitness Center, Escondido, CA
Supervised daycare center staff, managed front desk staff, gave tours and processed billing for clients.
Hair Stylist, 1980-1982
Classic Touch Beauty Salon, Pinellas Park, FL
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS:
1. Transcribing the Caribou, Maine Vital Records to be published in 2004.
2. History of Caribou, Maine in relation to Loring Air Force Base and the change of the economic base.
3. History of Bouchard and Lebel families of Aroostook County, Maine and Quebec, Canada; the Overstreet, Stapleton, and Davis families of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia; and the Weisser family of Germany.
4. Revised and current history of Madawaska.
5. WebQuest educational websites – creation and implementation (http://www.portfolio.umaine.edu?~weisser/korean_coonfllict.htm)
MEMBERSHIPS:
*Girl Scouts of America
*Maine Parent Federation
*Madawaska Historical Society
*Penobscot County Genealogical Society – former Program Chairperson
*Friends of the Library – Bangor Public Library
VOLUNTEER WORK:
*Maine State Coordinator, US Gen Web Census Project
*Wythe County, US Gen Web transcriptionist
HONORS AND AWARDS:
o Congratulatory letter from Senator Mary Cathcart for achieving a 4.0 in Spring 2000 term
o University of Maine Senior Alumni Non-Traditional Student Scholarship, 1998-1999, 1999-2000
o George M. Park Scholarship for Academic Achievement, 1998
o Dean's List: Spring 1996, Summer 1996, Fall 1996, Spring 1997, Summer 1997, Fall 1997, Spring 1998, Fall 1998, Spring 2000
o University of Maine at Presque Isle, Associate of Arts - Cum Laude, 1997
o University of Maine at Presque Isle, Student Senate Freshman Representative Appreciation Award, 1996
RELATED COURSE WORK:
History
American
-Survey (I & II),
European
-World Civilizations, European Civilizations, Modern Transition of China, 19th Century Europe, Greece, The Holocaust, Mythology and Ancient Near East, World Geography
Education
-Teaching Social Studies; The Teaching Process; Schools, Students & Society; Child Development; Educational Psychology; Adolescent Psychology, Introduction to Child Development, Telecommunication in the K-12 Classroom
Museum Studies
-Introduction to Museum Studies, Collection Management, Field Work in Historical Institutions
Library Science
-English Composition, Contemporary American Fiction, Classical Literature –
Myth and Ancient Near East, Heroes, and Amazons; Online Cataloging; Book Repair
Other related coursework
-Introduction to Anthropology, Sociology, Macro-Economics, Micro-Economics, Economics for the World, Art (Drawing and Introduction to the Arts), Environmental Science, World Religions, Criminal Justice, Teaching Social Studies, American Political Thought, Latin, Spanish, Financial Accounting, Business Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Technical and Business Writing
REFERENCES:
The following persons have written letters of recommendation on my behalf – available upon request.
William Cook, Special Collections Librarian
Bangor Public Library
145 Harlow Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8336 x103
Patricia Henner, Director
Page Farm and Home Museum
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-4100
Nancy Pullen, Teacher
Old Town High School
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3930
James Cowan, University Supervisor
University of Maine, College of Education
Department of Student Teaching
Orono, ME 04469
Kurt Hoffman, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services
University of Maine at Presque Isle
181 Main Street
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-9400
Joseph Zubrick, Interim Dean
University of Maine at Presque Isle
School of Arts and Sciences
181 Main Street
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-9400
Joseph Manzione
University of Maine at Presque Isle
School of Arts and Sciences
181 Main Street
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-9400
Library–Media Endorsement Requirements:
24 semester hours distributed in each of the following areas:
|
Selection and utilization of library-media materials and equipment, including the various technologies of up-to-date libraries |
Work related experience: selection of text and non-text materials such as: scanning and digital image equipment, computer systems, CD burning equipment, MS Office, MS FrontPage, MS Access, Blackboard |
|
Production of media and instructional materials. |
Finding aids, research instruction materials, web-page design, WebQuest, archival and conservational materials for public use |
|
Organization, administration, and evaluation of a library media center including ethical issues. |
Organization of rare documents, text, and manuscript materials; supervisory position over volunteer staff; process materials for display regarding ethnic and religious groups in the state of Maine from the 16th century to present |
|
Theory and management of reference and bibliography. |
|
|
Selection of print-media materials for children and adolescents. |
|
|
Organization and technical processing of material |
Course in cataloguing using MARC record format (LOC), use of URSUS, and MINERVA (Maine state formats), and Spectrum |
|
The role of library media specialist as a resource person for students and professional staff in curriculum design and the integration of library-media services in instruction |
Role as reference librarian for Bangor Public Library Special Collections and facilitated research for historians, students (K-College), and authors (Bangor by Gardener Patterson). Design of WebQuest and use of technology in creation of teaching materials. Use of Internet as a research tool and virtual field trip resource. |
|
Clinical experience |
Raymond H. Fogler Library University of Maine, and Bangor Public Library. Certified and degreed teacher. |