Curriculum Vitae

Laura Pearle

Education

  • University of Wisconsin, Stout; certificate in eLearning and Online Teaching, 2014
  • American Library Association eLearning: Rethinking Library Instruction: Libraries as Social Learning Centers, May/June 2011
  • Simmons College, Online; Instructional Design: Creating Effective Materials for Online Learning, January 2010
  • New School for Social Research, On-Line University: Basics of Copy Editing, Spring 2002
  • Long Island University – Palmer School of Library and Information Science; Brookville NY; Master of Library and Information Sciences, 1996
  • Cornell University – School of Industrial and Labor Relations; New York NY; Classes in Human Resource Management, 1991 – 1993
  • Hamilton College; Clinton NY; B.A. Political Science, 1984

Library Experience

  • Milton Academy, Milton MA; Director of Cox Library, 2015 – 2022, Director of Libraries 2022 – Present
    • Hybrid Learning Taskforce, Technology subcommittee 2020
    • Schedule Committee, May Semester subcommittee, 2019 – 2021
  • Miss Porter’s School, Farmington CT; Director of Library Services 2013 – 2015
    • Teaching and Learning Committee, 2014 – 2015
    • Professional Development Committee, 2013 – 2015
  • VennConsultants, Carmel NY; Principal 2011 – 2013
  • Hackley School, Tarrytown NY; Head Librarian 2005 – 2011
  • Professional Children’s School, New York NY; Librarian 1997 – 2005
    • Accreditation Self-Study Committee, Co-Chair, 1999– 2001
    • Guided Study Committee, 1997– 1998
  • Friends Seminary, New York NY; Librarian 1996 – 1997
  • Regional Plan Association, New York NY; Volunteer Librarian 1996
  • New York University, New York NY; Intern – Acquisitions Department, Bobst Library 1996

Additional Experience

  • RJNConsulting, Vice President 1995
  • Striker & Zagor Vice President, Research 1993 – 1995
  • Gilbert & Van Campen International, Vice President, Research 1991 – 1993
  • Freelance Consultant (Human Resources, Office Management) 1989 – 1991
  • Scudder, Stevens and Clark, Trade Administrator 1987 – 1989
  • Theatre Communications Group, Assistant Business Manager 1986 – 1987
  • Chapin School, Assistant to Lower School Head 1985 – 1986
  • Circle Repertory Company, Assistant Business Manager 1984 – 1986
  • New London Barn Playhouse, Box Office Manager Summer 1984