Publications
Williams, A.D., Burright, K., Gorin, A., Harvey, M., Vunivesilevu, J., & Ward, A. (2019). Principles of Scientific Research. Ridgefield, CT: Stamford Polytechnic Press.
Experience
Scoring Director March 2022 – Current
Pearson, San Antonio, Texas (Fully Remote)
• Developed training materials for scoring TX STAAR and Maryland Science MCAP assessments
• Supervised teams of 6-18 scorers participating in assessment field test
• Developed material for TX STAAR teacher guides
• Facilitated rangefinding committee for Maryland Science MCAP assessment
Scoring Supervisor April 2019 – Feb 2022
Pearson, San Antonio, Texas
• One of four scorers selected to return for extended project day due to consistently high scoring metrics
• Only team supervisor to complete training on all ten of the items available
• Reported scorer metrics & trained scorers on content quality
Contract Technical Writer
Aug 2018 – Feb 2019
Stamford Polytechnic Press, Stamford, Connecticut
• Co-authored Principles of Scientific Research, a textbook for high school students
• Created Earth Matters, an earth science course for 4th grade students
• Conducted scientific experiments on plant biology for textbook material, culminating in scholarly paper
Texana/Genealogy Intern Aug 2018 – Dec 2018
San Antonio Public Library, San Antonio, Texas
• Curated archives display for White Glove Reception fundraising event
• Created documentation for use of Memory Lab audiovisual equipment, including documentation for patrons with visual impairment
• Began rehousing project for San Antonio Film Commission location photo collection
Education
Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies December 2020
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Master of Library and Information ScienceDecember 2018
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas
Bachelor of Science in PsychologyDecember 2016
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeDecember 2014
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Skill Areas
Library science; reference and instruction; Archival arrangement and description; Software and hardware technical support; research support, and library outreach and support; Windows, MacOS, and Linux; Python and Scratch programming languages; Graphics, audio, and video editing packages; MS Office, Google Workspace apps, and related systems.
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Dec 2018 – April 2020
San Antonio Public Library, San Antonio, Texas
• Currently creating an inventory of the Theatre Archive for use in its finding aid and future grant proposal needs
• Completed rehousing & reorganizing the San Antonio Film Commission photo archives
• Described & arranged WPA negatives collection
Volunteer
July 2013 – June 2014
Family Violence Prevention Services, San Antonio, Texas
• Cleared the backlog of client paperwork and created inventory lists of archived paperwork for more efficient use by staff
• Promoted the safety of resident children by monitoring incoming and outgoing visitors
• Organized clothing, toy, and school supplies for distribution to resident children during community-initiated donation drives