RITA R. SOULEN 1509 Ashland Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23509 (757) 235-1226
[email protected] EDUCATION January 2014 to present Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA . Enrolled in Curriculum and Instruction doctoral program with a cognate in Library Science as a member of NxtWave scholar cohort. Expected completion May 2018. Research focus: The contributions of the school librarian in promoting new teacher resilience. 2009 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA . M.S. Ed. with Library Science Endorsement. 1987 College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA . B.S. Middle Education, Grades 4-8. Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education. UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE Spring 2017 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Co-Teaching . Teaching assistant in an online environment LIBS 676 Library Media Services and Curriculum May 2015 to present Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Adjunct Faculty, Student Teacher Supervisor . Supervisor of Master’s level students in student teaching field experience. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2007 to present Norfolk Public Schools Norfolk, VA School Library Media Specialist . Azalea Gardens Middle School, Grades 6-8. Currently teaching technology and information literacy skills to middle school students in collaboration with classroom teachers. Lead Mentor Teacher, School Webmaster, Parent/Community Liaison. 2001-2007 Norfolk Public Schools Norfolk, VA Classroom Teacher . Larrymore Elementary, Grades 4 and 5. Collaborated with Special Education teacher in an inclusion classroom. 1989-1993 Norfolk Public Schools Norfolk, VA . Ocean View Elementary, Grades 4 and 5. R. Soulen p. 1 1987-1988 Fauquier County Public Schools Warrenton, VA . C.M. Bradley Elementary, Grade 5. PUBLICATION Soulen, R. (2016). From Mary Virginia Gaver to the CLASS Research Summit: A journey toward causality and student success.