Experienced Library Media Specialist enthusiastic about helping students of all cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic levels excel in learning. Outgoing and reliable professional with flexible and collaborative approach. Consistently promotes love of reading, research and learning across all grades. Background includes organizing classes, materials and equipment for professional training courses. Organized, proactive and flexible team player with excellent multitasking and time management skills. Hardworking Coordinator well-versed in handling all support functions and managing communication between teachers, students and parents. Skilled in identifying areas of focus. Offering 6 years of related experience.
Skills
Team collaboration
Verbal and written
Collaborative environments
Inventory tracking
Critical thinking
Analytical skills
Data management
Supervision
Cultural awareness
Detail-oriented
Elementary Education
Individualized Instruction
Reading Level Analysis
Act Preparation
Work History
08/2016 to Current
Library Media SpecialistHumboldt Unified School District – Prescott Valley, AZ,
Instructed students and staff in information and technology literacy skills, including research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through activities, including book clubs and reading programs.
Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services, including student obligations and responsibilities for materials.
Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals and communicated program results with administrators and staff.
Took on role of effectively troubleshooting PCs, software, printers and other equipment for school.
Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
01/2017 to 06/2021
Site Administrator, Project GraduationHumboldt Unified School District – Prescott Valley, AZ,
Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
Coordinated school facility use with Building engineer to achieve equitable access.
Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, logical approach to student behavior.
Recruited and hired amazing teachers to support all students.
Served as liaison between parents and students when needed.
Developed and implemented plans to minimize misbehavior and maximize learning in school of 400 students.
Oversaw students and monitored behavior during classroom and transition activities.
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
08/2007 to 05/2016
Library Media Specialist Shelby County Schools – City, STATE,
Oversaw trainings via online platforms for local and off-site staff on functionality of newly developed applications to achieve strategic objectives.
Instructed students and staff in information and technology literacy skills, including research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals and communicated program results with administrators and staff.
Took on role of effectively troubleshooting PCs, software, printers and other equipment for entire design department.
Education
Expected in 2022
Doctor of Education: Leadership And Policy Arkansas State University - State University, AR GPA:
Expected in 2016
Administration Certification: Urban Education And Leadership Bethel University - Mckenzie, TN GPA:
Expected in 12/2009
Master of Science: Curriculum And Instruction-Library Media Science University of Memphis - Memphis, TN, GPA:
Expected in 05/1996
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry University of Memphis - Memphis, GPA:
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