Katie Harlfinger

http://katieharlfinger.weebly.com

WORK EXPERIENCE
Denver Public Schools Gust Elementary School Teacher Librarian/Technology Teacher/School
Technology Representative, Denver, CO, August 2008-present.
Maintain daily functions of the library: circulation of materials, item record
management, classroom management, and collection development.
Teaches first grade and second grade technology specials.
Collaborates with teachers to successfully teach library and information standards
and skills.
Regularly participates in professional development related to teaching information
literacy and technology skills.
Serves as the school technology representative and manages all technology in the
school building and develops PD on technology.
Maintains the school website and social media accounts.
Teacher Leader at district level for Beyond the Common Core Subjects.
Denver Public Schools Valdez Elementary Library Tech, Denver, CO, August 2007-May 2009.
Maintains daily functions of the library: circulation of materials, item record
management, displays, and classroom management.
Perform daily story times for classes
Collaborate with teachers to teach library information skills
Manage the computer lab and assist teachers and students as necessary.
Catholic Charities Childcare School Age Program Supervisor and Teacher, Denver, CO, August
2002-August 2007.
Teach low-income children before and after school and during full day summer
camp.
Plan and implement all curriculums for the program.
Develop budget for twelve-week summer program.
Work with parents, public school teachers, community members and children to
maximize education.
Daily supervision of 2 full-time employees and three AmeriCorps members.

VOLUTEER EXPERIENCE
AmeriCorps member for Catholic Charities Operation Jump Start, Denver, CO, September 2002July 2003.
Family Service Worker, serving families in a low-income childcare center.
Enrolled children, facilitated parent meetings, fundraised, advocated for families and
children.

Participated in monthly community service projects.

Career Education Center Middle College of Denver, September 2007 November 2007
Worked for 80 hours for my high school practicum for school.
Learned about high school/teen library services.
Helped with daily functions of library and lessons.
Park Hill Elementary Library (K-8) Denver Public Schools, February 2007- May 2007
Worked for 80 hours as part of my practicum for school.
Participated in various school library duties: teaching lessons, planning collaborative
lessons, helping students, processing materials, weeding.

SKILLS
Highly skilled in basic computer troubleshooting and IT functions. Highly skilled in
using the Internet, Word Press, Weebly and Google Sites for website design. Highly
skilled in the library software program Sierra. Highly skilled in general computer
programs: Google Apps for Education, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Publisher, and many Web 2.0 tools.

EDUCATION
University of Colorado-Denver
Masters of Information Learning and Technologies K-12, May 2016
University of Denver
Masters of Library and Information Science School Library Media, November 2007
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science degree, May 2002
Major: Family and Consumer Education
Certificate in Womens Studies

REFERENCES
Jamie Roybal, Principal
Gust Elementary School
Jamie_roybal@dpsk12.org
720-424-6562
Joanne Lander, Assistant Principal
Gust Elementary School
Joanne_lander@dpsk12.org
720-424-6564
Kyler Albert, DR Lead and Tech Teacher
Gust Elementary School
Kyler_albert@dpsk12.org
720-424-6582