Vivid Young

About Vivid Young

I am a Master\'s of Library and Information Science candidate (expected graduation: May 2027) at Simmons University with a background in K-12 education, English literature, digital humanities, instructional technology, and data-informed teaching. I\'m experienced in managing web-based information systems, digital preservation, and user-centered content design. My true passion lies in instruction; I am eager to work as a reference instruction librarian at an academic library and put my skills to good use.I\'m an adaptable, talented and growth-oriented educator with 10+ years education experience. Presently, I serve as a flexible building substitute for Bethany Community School in Bethany, Connecticut, teaching students ages pre-K through 6th grade, including students in the special education program. Teachers frequently request me to substitute for their classes, and have commended my success in executing lesson plans, devising academic activities, implementing school policies, and providing instructional and socio-emotional support for students.Between 2021 and 2024, I lead my middle school humanities classrooms in Springfield, Massachusetts with a warm demand that had data-proven results. During the 20••••23 academic year, my daily reading group of seven students achieved the highest level of reading growth in the entire middle school, with 100% of my students meeting or exceeding their reading goals. During 2019 and 2020, as the Post-Baccalaureate fellow for the Five College Blended Learning and Digital Humanities program, I consulted with four faculty members at Smith College, Amherst College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst to integrate teaching technologies into their curricula, to determine individual project needs, and to recommend specific digital platforms for their projects. I also advised the four Five College Undergraduate Digital Humanities Fellows on digital components in their senior thesis projects, guided them through technical hurdles, and ensured they met fellowship deadlines.

Experience

1. Paraprofessional

   Bethany Community School

   Aug 2025 — Present · Bethany, CT, US

   Delivered instructional support across multiple classrooms and student populations• Implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavioral frameworks• Adapted instructional materials to support diverse learning and accessibility needs

Education

• Université Paris 8

  French Literature, Postcolonial Studies, and Art History

  2018 — 2018

• Amherst College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, French, 5 College Native American and Indigenous Studies Certificate

  2015 — 2019

• Simmons University

  Master's degree, Library and Information Science

  2024