Jessica Branciforte

jbranciforte@essexlib.org


Objective To obtain a position at a public library.

Summary Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, invested in community
outreach programs, enjoy people and working with the public, strong sense of self
and determination. Enthusiastic, flexible and able to prioritize. Strong skills in
literacy and art as well as technology.

Education Pursuing Masters in Information and Library Science
Southern CT State University
3.9 GPA

Bachelor of Science degree and Certification in
Elementary Education, December 2007.
English Degree
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
3.89 GPA
Deans List

Certification Connecticut Teachers Certification : Kindergarten Grade 6 December 2007.

Related Experience
ESSEX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Essex, CT

Director of Children and Young Adult Services (January 2010
Present)
Creating and implementing programming for children and teens
Management of Childrens Department Personnel
Collection development of all youth services materials.
Library Outreach Services to local schools and youth centers.
Volunteer coordinator and supervisor.
Responsible for Librarys teen and childrens social networking
groups and sites.
Reference work in all departments.
Collecting and cataloging of all service center items
Grant Writing
Circulation, ILL and cataloging work.
Community Collaboration



ESSEX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Essex, CT
YA Librarian and Childrens Services Assistant (September 2008
Present)
Creating and implementing programming for children and teens
including story times, book discussions, gaming programs and art
and crafting programs.
Inter-library loan librarian
Volunteer coordinator and supervisor.
Responsible for Librarys YA social networking groups and sites.
Reference work in all departments.
Collecting and cataloging of all service center items
Shelving of materials.
Maintaining of collection and grant writer for YA services.
Circulation, ILL and cataloging work.

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middletown, CT
Professional Development Educator (Grades K 5) January 2007
May 2007
Experience with all grades, schools and developmental levels.
Taught all subject matter lessons including health.
Tutored individual students in all subject matters grades K 5.

Worked in the following school districts as an education intern:
EAST HARTFORDGLASTONBURY MAGNET SCHOOL
WOLCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, West Hartford, CT
JAMES P. NALER SCHOOL, Hartford, CT
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, New Britain, CT

Related CROMWELL PARK AND RECREATIONAL CAMP
Experience: Camp Director (Summers 2007 & 2008)
Director of all senior and junior staff and camper activities.
First Aid Consultant.
Supervisor of Discipline.
Planned and Conducted all Field Trips and Weekly Themes and
Programs.

CCSU ELIHU BURRITT LIBRARY - ACADEMIC CENTER FOR
STUDENT ATHLETES
Study Hall Monitor for Student Athletes (2003 2007)
Monitored and provided guidance for student athletes with their
studies.
Honors
Awarded Childrens Services Grant for Explore the Arts by MCCF.
CLA Service Award for GirlZone 2010
Awarded CLA Scholarship 2010
Awarded Tri-Town Youth Services Grant for YA Programming
(2009-2010)
Member Golden Key National Honor Society (2005-2007)
Member Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society (2005-2007)
Activities
Raised $3,765 For Childhood Cancer Research through an Alexs
Lemonade Stand and provided volunteer work for Kidney
Foundation as well as the American Cancer Society.
CCSU Inter Residence Council, Hall Publicity Chair 2005-2007
Extensive programming work and preparation.
CCSU Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge.
CCSU Natural Helpers and Peer Mediation 2004-2007
Skills and Interests
CPR, First Aid, and Epi Pen Certified.
Art; Music; Crafts and Painting; Reading; Digital Movie Creation.
Peer Advocacy Programs; Child Care and Mentor programs.
Hiking; Biking; Nature; Outdoors; History.
References
Available upon request.