Amanda L. Furru
Librarian @Brighton College
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WORK HISTORY
Librarian @Brighton College
Burnaby, BC, CA
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT• Designed and launched self-paced online courses on Canvas• Created and facilitated interactive learning activities that improved student engagement and practical skills in subjects like Employment Readiness and Business Communication• Developed assessment strategies and collaborated with faculty to align course materials with accreditation and industry standardsLEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT• Spearheaded the onboarding program for new instructors, providing key resources on LMS, software tools, and institutional policies• Organized and led a Professional Development Day in 2024 & 2025 for faculty and staff• Coordinated multiple professional development workshops on a variety of subjects including tax readiness, resume writing, and personal financeDIGITAL LITERACY & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT• Facilitated the transition of students in Building & Engineering Technology programs from print textbooks to open-source digital resources, improving accessibility and reducing costs• Curated and integrated instructional resources, including textbooks and online materials, to enhance student practice and build essential skills, like Microsoft Excel proficiencyCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL MEDIA• Represented the institution at major career and education fairs, engaging with prospective students and employees• Managed social media content (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X) to promote educational programs, increasing follower engagement by 20%REGULATORY & POLICY COMPLIANCE• Led policy revisions ensuring compliance with educational regulations (e.g, EQA & PTIRU), improving institutional transparency and alignment with industry standards.• Authored a 5-year strategic plan for library development, incorporating technology adoption (e.g, Sitka Evergreen ILS) and expanding digital resources
EDUCATION
The University of British Columbia
Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Archives/Archival Administration
Fudan University
ICES Chinese Language Student
College of Saint Benedict
Political Science, Asian Studies
ABOUT AMANDA L. FURRU
I am both a dreamer and a doer, and I actively seek to align my personal passion and…
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