My Portfolio
My work focuses on student success, access to resources, and engagement within the community college environment. The projects below highlight my approach to instruction, outreach, and resource development.
Research and Professional Interests
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Adult learners in higher education
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Community college student success
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Information literacy instruction
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Equity and access in academic libraries
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Student engagement and outreach programming
Relaxation Station – Finals Week Student Wellness Initiative
Context
Finals week can be a high-stress period for community college students, particularly adult learners balancing academic, work, and family responsibilities.
Objective
To create an accessible, low-barrier space within the library that promotes stress relief and supports student well-being during finals.
My Role
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Designed and branded promotional materials
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Curated wellness-focused activities (coloring sheets, crosswords, puzzles, word searches)
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Coordinated setup and in-library visibility
Approach
This initiative emphasized passive programming, allowing students to engage at their own pace without requiring structured participation. Materials were intentionally simple, approachable, and inclusive.
Impact
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Increased student engagement within the library during finals week
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Supported institutional goals around student success and retention
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Reinforced the library as a supportive, student-centered space
Skills Demonstrated
Student engagement · Outreach design · Program development · User-centered services
LearningExpress/PrepStep Resource Promotion Campaign
Context
Many students are unaware of available academic support tools, particularly digital learning platforms like LearningExpress.
Objective
To increase student awareness and usage of LearningExpress as a resource for test preparation, skill-building, and academic support.
My Role
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Designed a targeted promotional flyer
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Simplified access by highlighting a direct link
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Framed messaging around student success and usability
Approach
Focused on clarity and accessibility, ensuring that students could immediately understand:
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What the resource is
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Why it matters
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How to access it
Impact
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Improved visibility of a high-value academic resource
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Reduced barriers to access through direct linking
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Supported student success initiatives
Skills Demonstrated
Instructional support · Resource promotion · Information design · Access equity
Book Tasting Program – Student Engagement Event
Context
Traditional library outreach can struggle to engage students who may not see the library as an inviting or relevant space.
Objective
To create an interactive, low-pressure event that encourages students to explore library materials in a creative and engaging format.
My Role
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Designed a themed “menu-style” activity sheet
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Curated book selections for browsing
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Structured the experience to feel informal and exploratory
Approach
Used a gamified and experiential learning model, allowing students to “sample” books in a way that reduced intimidation and encouraged curiosity.
Impact
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Increased student interaction with library materials
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Created a welcoming, approachable environment
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Strengthened outreach efforts
Skills Demonstrated
Experiential learning · Event design · Student engagement · Creative outreach
Resource Development
Worked in LibGuides to create and maintain the guide for SoLAcc Reads. This guide was created in the spring 2026 semester.
I also assist in managing the SoLAcc Library website. I was instrumental in updating the site to Bootstrap 5 and WCAG 2.2 standards in the spring of 2026.
Research and Writing
Read my published paper in the ACRL-LA's CODEX.
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This paper examines the use of the term Traiteurs, considers similar terms from other cultures, and argues for its inclusion as a Library of Congress Subject Heading. Using my original research, UL Lafayette successfully petitioned the Library of Congress to include the term as a subject heading.
I have also published an article in LOUIS Lagniappe, the publication of the LOUIS Consortium. This article is in Volume 10, Issue 4, published December 9, 2025.
