1. PATRICIA W. COLONNESE
35 Perry Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-9549(h) (203)556-7362(c)
JPCOLON@ATT.NET
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging and rewarding position at a K-12 school as a School
Library Media Specialist.
QUALIFICATIONS: Over 8 years experience in education with three years as a certified library
media specialist and 15 years of corporate experience in end user training, support and
education.
EDUCATION:
M.A. May 2006, Fairfield University – Fairfield, CT. Graduate School of Education & Allied
Professions. Major: Educational Technology- Concentration: School Media Specialist.
Honors: Passed comprehensive exam “with distinction” 11/05
B.B.A. June 1980. Pace University, New York, NY. Lubin School of Business
Major- Management Information Systems
Certification:
Connecticut certification in School Library Media (Endorsement 062) Initial – July 2006-July
2009
Provisional Certificate Expires July 2017
Post Graduate Work – University of Rhode Island Educational Technology 1/2009-Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
8/2007-6/2009 Library Media Specialist- Ridgefield, CT. Responsible for daily operation of
19,000 volume library media center with 400 students in a K-5 suburban school. Collaboration
with technology department and classroom teachers on Big 6 Assured technology
experiences. Deliver research/project based curriculum. Promote love of reading and lifelong
learning skills through children’s literature and instruction in information literacy /technology skills
and support of school wide literacy initiatives. Received 2009 Spirit of Education Award by
Library of Poetry.
8/2006- 6/2007 Library Media Specialist –Bridgeport, CT. Responsible for all aspects of library
media center for an urban K-8 school with 1000 +/- students. Deliver effective teaching of
information and technology literacy skills through project based research process using CT
Information and Literacy Framework and ALA standards. Provide encouragement and support
to students to ensure love of reading and goal of becoming lifelong learners.
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9/2004 -1/2006 Fairfield Public Schools, Fairfield, CT. Substitute Teacher K-5 while attending
school.
9/2004 – 6/2005 Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT. Graduate Assistant –Educational Technology
Computer Lab - reporting to Dr. I. Hefzallah, Chairperson- Educational Technology. Assist
students in lab with Microsoft Suite of products and assigned projects of department.
9/2003 to 6/2004 - Fairfield Public Schools, Fairfield, CT. – Kindergarten & Special Education

2. Para professional – McKinley Elementary School. Gain experience in school curriculum,
technology use and policy while I continue my education.
9/2001 to 9/2003 - Fairfield Public Schools, Fairfield, CT. Substitute teacher for Town of Fairfield
elementary grades K-8 including special education and a 2 month temporary assignment as
kindergarten para professional substitute.
10/98 to 1/2001- Property Consultants, Fairfield, Connecticut Real Estate Provisional Appraiser.
Complete assigned appraisals in Fairfield County. Maintain company real-estate appraisal
software and correspondence. Additional responsibilities included AR, AP, bank reconciliation
and system software and upgrades.
2/96 - 6/98 Meca Software. Trumbull, CT. Technical Support Representative - Support Nations
Bank, PNC and Bank of America on customized check-free version of “Managing Your
Money”- (PC Banking Software) Assist clients on user training, system installation,
communication and resource issues. Effectively communicated product features with a 98%
corporate customer service level.
1/81-7/94 IBM Corporation. Software Marketing Representative - Provided hardware/software
support, troubleshooting and training programs to customers. Marketing Specialist, Industry
application specialist, strategy development and implementation, national support, product
technical support, educational seminars, briefings and development lab requirements and
recommendations – Provided marketing and technical support as designated specialist across
the Northeast area with emphasis on decision support and project management systems.
Provided end-user training, customized demonstrations, product education,
application/software evaluation, customer studies, end-user marketing programs, briefings and
seminars nationally.
Professional Organizations:
American Library Association 2005-present
American Association of School Libraries 2005 – present
CASL-CT. Association of School Librarians 2004 –present (formally CEMA)
2004-2006 CEMA Executive Board - Fairfield University Student representative
Riverfield Elementary School PTA member - 1998 to 2007
Partnership for 21st Century Learning
VOLUNTEER WORK
Riverfield School PTA Executive Board Member/ Volunteer Co-Coordinator 1999-2001
Riverfield School Co-chairperson – Reading Incentive Program 1999
Roger Ludlowe Middle School PTSA Council Representative 2007-2008
St Thomas Parish Fairfield, CT. CCD First Grade Religious Instructor 10/1999- 4/2001
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bridgeport 1989-1991
Literacy Volunteer 1988-1989
OTHER:
Applied for and awarded $5,000 grant for books from Laura Bush Foundation - June 2007
INTERESTS:
Technology Integration, blogging, wiki’s, podcasts, Web 2.0 tools, global collaboration i.e.;
EPALS
Gardening, Travel