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Ambitious Librarian and Reading Specialist offering 13 years of proven leadership with expertise coordinating with faculty, students and community leaders to achieve program goals. Proficient Reading Interventionist, also offering experience in Language Arts education, utilizing adaptable and creative approaches to support student success. Strong relationship builder works well with stakeholders and teams. Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth also provides demonstrations of new methods for teachers and students. Passionate when offering assistance to students with learning disabilities reach literacy potential. Educator who is flexible and believes all students can be successful!
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- Discussed curriculum units of inquiry with department staff and principals to facilitate curriculum design action plans.
- Scheduled staff or speakers and coordinated facilities to plan logistics for program lectures.
- Devised and monitored library program budgets to minimize spending and justify fund utilization.
- Planned library SEL education programs and set ambitious program goals to establish targets for achievement.
- Authored reports outlining program accomplishments, statistics and performance data.
- Coordinated with marketing team to publish accurate program information on website and other marketing materials.
- Negotiated a contract with Furnware with a 40% cost reduction based on experience and specialization.
- Attended seminars, workshops and conventions to remain current on library educational research and statistics impacting educational standards.
- Delivered system-wide orientation, training and support programs for new teachers.
- Compiled circulation statistics and drafted digital subscription reports on monthly/annual basis to keep Director aware of cost saving measures.
- Established student schedules and oversaw day-to-day work.
- Trained staff, students and faculty on proper use of library technology to prevent damage.
- Helped teachers incorporate literacy skills and build love of reading in students and life-long learning of all backgrounds.
- Provided modern and successful educational experience for students by incorporating range of media and technology options.
- Hired, trained and supervised employees, parent volunteers, and student assistants.
- Organized all aspects of library, including media supplies, main catalog, special equipment and permanent records.
- Maintained complete and accurate records of all library transactions.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Effectively translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Designed modules integrating educational technology and audio-visual aides to facilitate student comprehension.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Wrote custom materials for teaching concepts and material to supplement or replace standard materials to add interest, focus on specific concepts, and meet learning needs of student population.
- Created evaluation vehicles to test student learning across several levels of understanding and comprehension, taking care to develop multiple opportunities for success within each vehicle.
- Implemented structured writers' workshop to teach composition and writing techniques to help students developed skills for college prep work.
- Created age and interest appropriate reading lists to expand students' vocabulary and comprehension skills.
- Evaluated student progress, recorded scores and revised plans for reteaching of subject matter where necessary to accomplish learning.
- Devised compelling lesson content for age-appropriate literature that met various learning styles and capture imaginations of students.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Coordinated with other Special Education teachers, other faculty members and parents to develop and update IEPs for gifted/talented and special needs students.
- Maintained solid classroom behavior management to provide a positive, fair environment conducive for learning.
- Consulted with students to identify reasons for poor performance, gain understanding of personal struggles outside classroom, and devise plans for remediation.
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ
- 3.9 GPA
Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ
- Summa cum laude graduate
Gilbert Unified School District - Patterson Elementary School (Nonda Chomokos-Prinicpal) August 1999 - December 2006
Nonda Chomokos asked me to pilot one of the four Responsibility Centers (RC) in the District. While work in the RC, I collaborated with Sue Noel, Reading Specialist, throughout my seven years as well as the school psychologist and speech pathologist, broadening my understanding of the entire education process and assisting students who require additional services. After graduating from ASU, I continued to earn my Reading Specialist Certification the following spring (2008). I have been able to utilize my Reading Specialist Certification as an ELA teacher at QCUSD, CGCC Adjunct Remedial Reading Instructor, and teaching overseas with non-English speaking students in Azerbaijan (Grades 4 & 5) and China (K-8).
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Northern Arizona University
- Arizona State University
Job Titles Held:
- Librarian Teacher Coordinator
- Elementary Teacher
- Language Arts/Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Degrees
- Master of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts
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