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Allison Hornbeck

Saint Petersburg

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Librarian / Early Learning Center Coordinator

Saint Paul’s Clearwater’s Independent School

Clearwater, FL

08.2024 - Current

Direct daily staffing, classroom, and operational schedules for Infant, Waddler, and Toddler programs, ensuring continuous compliance with Pinellas County Licensing Standards through rigorous quality assurance walkthroughs.
Act as the primary liaison between Early Learning classroom staff and the Director, streamlining communications regarding operational priorities, professional needs, and real-time issue resolution.
Architect and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate literacy and language development frameworks for toddlers through 3rd-grade learners, aligning activities with critical early educational milestones.
Curate and maintain a high-interest, diverse resource collection designed to support targeted classroom themes, social-emotional learning, and the specific pedagogical needs of early childhood educators.

Librarian / Early Childhood Educator

Pinellas County Schools

St. Petersburg, FL

08.2018 - 07.2024

Mentored and coached preservice educators through their student teaching experiences, utilizing adult learning principles to support the transfer of theory into real-world classroom practice.
Partnered with remote and internal multidisciplinary teams to deploy school-wide literacy initiatives and digital learning technologies, ensuring successful user adoption.
Formulated and executed a rigorous, standards-based Collection Development plan focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, effectively managing the department budget to meet strategic learning goals.
Selected as a core member of the Library Media Technology Leadership Cohort, Book Review Committee, and School Leadership Team to guide institutional strategy and resource alignment.

Bookchat Support Specialist

NoveList

Remote

08.2022 - 04.2024

Conducted deep author and literary research utilizing complex databases to update records, maintain metadata standards, and synthesize high-quality reading lists.
Leveraged virtual chat platforms to provide real-time, evidence-based consultative support and inquiry resolution with high efficiency.

Library Associate

Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center

Fayetteville, NC

02.2016 - 02.2018

Designed, piloted, and facilitated targeted literacy and STEM programming tailored for age groups spanning birth to 18 years.
Cultivated strong relationships with community partners to conduct needs-based outreach, including the creation and implementation of specialized programming like 'Sensory Storytime' for neurodivergent learners.