Amanda Gehrke
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
With over 20 years of experience promoting reading among children by creating fun and easy-to-navigate atmosphere, creating positive library experiences for children in public and school library settings. Demonstrated talent for interacting with children, maintaining library resources and planning events. Cordial and helpful when offering assistance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Center Paraeducator
Pepper Elementary School
Oak Park, MI
01.2022 - Current
- Handled clerical duties, managed media center and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Developed creative activities designed to engage all levels of learners within the library setting.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Distributed papers and pencils to students.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
Youth Services Coordinator
Madison Heights Public Library
Madison Heights, MI
04.2000 - Current
- Implemented and helped manage summer reading program for children.
- Assisted in the selection of library resources for purchase.
- Provided reference services to patrons of all ages.
- Coordinated volunteers to assist with youth services programming.
- Developed children's programming such as story times, book clubs, and other activities.
- Compiled statistics regarding usage of youth services programs and materials.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to youth librarianship and Developed procedures for handling patron complaints.
- Organized library materials including books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks.
- Assisted patrons in signing up for library cards and checking out books.
- Planned special events such as author visits or movie screenings.
- Attended to circulation desk by checking books in and out, issuing library cards, placing holds and more.
- Provided technical assistance with computer usage and accessing digital resources.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing youth services activities.
- Conducted outreach activities to local schools and community organizations.
- Served as a liaison between the library and local schools.
- Created online content related to youth services.
- Designed displays to promote library programs and services.
- Advised parents about age-appropriate reading material for their children.
- Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
- Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
- Answered patrons' questions at circulation desk.
- Cleaned and repaired damaged books and library resource materials.
- Kept resources in clean and working fashion to maintain availability for use.
- Publicized and promoted library services, programs and collections.
- Researched questions and concerns from customers.
- Maintained collection at reserve desk.
- Attended conferences and subscribed to trade publications to maintain current knowledge of field.
- Directed catalog, media and instructional services in library.
- Used physical books, internal databases and online resources to help patrons with diverse questions.
- Helped teachers incorporate literacy skills and build love of education in students.
- Enhanced library offerings by searching catalogs and recommending new purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Oakland University
Rochester, MISkills
- Lesson Planning
- Technology-Based Strategies
- Educational Assistance
- Library Organization
- Community Involvement
- Student Engagement
- Activity Planning
- Literacy Support
Timeline
Media Center Paraeducator
Pepper Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Youth Services Coordinator
Madison Heights Public Library
04.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Oakland University
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