Amanda Lee
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
Certified School Librarian dedicated to meeting student and staff needs. Focused on library and information literacy instruction and committed to promoting lifelong learning. Background in elementary education. Seeking to move into a public library position that utilizes both a background as a school librarian as well as strong administrative skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Coordinator
One Church NJ
Somerville, NJ
10.2021 - Current
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
- Supervised children from ages 3 months to 12 years
Elementary School Librarian
Dutch Neck Elementary School
West Windsor, NJ
09.2014 - Current
- Plans, promotes and conducts instruction for children ages 5-9 to encourage reading and use of library materials and facilities.
- Implements innovative programming such as author visits and Makerspaces to engage students in school community.
- Develops strong rapport with students, encouraging them to seek assistance with research and reading needs.
- Assists in budget management by selecting appropriate resources based on curriculum needs and cost-effectiveness analysis.
- Establishes welcoming library atmosphere by fostering inclusive environment for all students and staff members.
- Supervises daily operations of Dutch Neck Elementary School Library.
- Assists students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Researches and acquires new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Joins forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
- Attends Library Media Department meetings and collaborates with other district Library Media specialists to provide quality programming for library system.
Import/Export Department Clerk
Camuto Group, LLC
Westampton, NJ
08.2004 - 08.2014
- Over 10 years, assisted multiple departments, from human resources to shipping to import/export
- Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy in financial records and adherence to deadlines.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Served as liaison between vendors' accounts receivable departments and corporate accounts payable department
- Supported Import Department with variety of tasks, including customs compliance, data entry, etc.
Education
Master of Library And Information Science -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Houghton College
Houghton, NY05.1999
High School Diploma -
Rancocas Valley Regional High School
Mount Holly, NJ06.1995
Skills
- Library instruction
- Collection management
- Follett Destiny library circulation system
- Approachable
- Reader's advisory
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Fast learner
- Team player
- Problem-solving abilities
- Event Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Oversees collection of 11K+ items for 700+ students and faculty.
- Curriculum Design - With district colleagues, designed, developed and implemented weekly and/or bi-weekly lessons for 650+ students
- Successfully planned annual Author Day celebration, including scheduling, processing student book orders, and day-of coordination
- With colleagues, successfully planned annual Read Across America and/or district Read Across New Jersey celebrations, including scheduling guest readers, planning activities, and coordinating recording of read aloud videos
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY
- Cashier/Copy Center Associate at Staples
- Substitute/Teacher Assistant at Eastampton Middle School (now known as Eastampton Community School)
- Third Grade Teacher at Timothy Christian Academy
INTERESTS
- Reading, eating out, crafting (particularly crocheting)
Timeline
Children's Ministry Coordinator
One Church NJ
10.2021 - Current
Elementary School Librarian
Dutch Neck Elementary School
09.2014 - Current
Import/Export Department Clerk
Camuto Group, LLC
08.2004 - 08.2014
Master of Library And Information Science -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Houghton College
High School Diploma -
Rancocas Valley Regional High School
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