Elizabeth Kuzmich has over 20 years of experience in education and library sciences. She currently works as the School Library Media Specialist at Green Island Heatly School via Capital Region BOCES. Prior to this, she has worked in various roles including as a substitute teacher, director of a summer enrichment program, licensed family home childcare provider, and positions in customer service and web development. She holds a MSIS in School Library Media Specialist and a BA in Sociology, and is a certified New York State School Library Media Specialist.

1. Elizabeth A. Kuzmich
179 Meader Road
Greenwich, NY 12834
Phone (518) 692-1005
Etrabka1@yahoo.com
EDUCATION University at Albany, State University of New York
MSIS - School Library Media Specialist, May 2014
Bachelor of Arts, August 1998 Major: Sociology, Minor: General Education
Certified New York State School Library Media Specialist, Certificate #674732
Certified Professional Public Librarian
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2014 – present SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST, Green Island Heatly School via
Capital Region BOCES
Teach information literacy skills to PreK-12 grade students
Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum
Organize the library space to be welcoming to students and staff
Provide individually appropriate pleasure reading materials
Purchase materials that enhance the library’s collection
Participate in the Technology Committee
March 2013 – June 2013 LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER CLERK, Greenwich High School
Long term substitute position
Processed circulation materials through OPALS and SALS
Supported library policies and procedures
Provided academic support to students and teachers
Managed student behavior
Facilitated special projects
May 2011 – present SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, WSWHE BOCES
Instruct students using the Common Core Standards
Collaborate with teachers and staff on various skill builders
Manage classroom environment to maximize student learning outcomes
Implement diverse learning strategies in all subject areas
May 2011 – present DIRECTOR, L.I.F.T.S. (Learning Is Fun This Summer), Greenwich Central
School District
Responsible for success in all aspects of summer enrichment program
Oversee a staff of eighteen teachers, thirty five high school student volunteers, and two
hundred twenty five children
Schedule all aspects of program
Effectively communicate program information between school, staff, students, parents
and community members
Grant writing and fundraise for entire annual operational budget

2. August 2004 – June 2014 LICENSED FAMILY HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDER
Child Development Associate Accreditation June 2006
Medication Administration Accreditation
Eco-Healthy Accreditation
Maintained state licensing, business records, food program, and client information in
compliance with NYS requirements
Encouraged children’s growth and development through a variety of age-appropriate
activities
Attended trainings for licensing and accreditation requirements
Certified CPR and First Aid
September 2003– BOARD MEMBER, Pooh’s Corner Preschool
February 2015 Primary fundraiser for organization
Participate in budget decisions
Provide input into school decisions during board meetings
Utilize knowledge of Common Core Standards while assisting in
curriculum planning
January 2001 – August 2003 INTERNET CUSTOMER SERVICE QUALITY ASSURANCE
SPECIALIST, Trans World Entertainment
Sole telecommuting associate in company (October 99- August 03)
Successfully assisted in the testing and launching of company’s eWorks, e-commerce
website
Coordinated team testing for eWorks project
Compiled, analyzed and reported testing results and required modifications
Developed test plans for new company, web, and customer service applications
Provided daily support for e-commerce website, both customer facing and back-end
applications
Maintained technical database for reporting purposes
Developed and implemented a customer service interaction QA process
Acted in a supervisory capacity for escalation of customer issues
January 1999 – January 2001 WEB DEPT. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, Trans World
Entertainment
Corresponded with customers regarding orders, website navigation and company policies
Processed adjustments through a web based application
Composed customer surveys, compiled and reported results
November 1991 – present MULTI-FACETED EMPLOYEE, Willard Mountain
(seasonal) Social media, technology, and marketing specialist
Community liaison, providing local schools and groups with a program about winter
physical fitness, safety and fun
Customer service specialist, providing patrons with needed assistance and information
Bar supervisor
Professional references available upon request