Amy Palaia
West Boylston Middle High School
Oxford,MA
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Library Media Specialist with specialized experience and training in career planning and career development for high school students. Experienced in supporting students as they explore career pathways, identify educational and professional goals, and prepare for their future beyond high school. Seeking a position where I can apply my expertise in career development and student support to help high school students achieve their academic and career goals.
Work History
Library Media Specialist & Career Teacher
7 Years- Created and delivered comprehensive courses focused on career readiness and essential workplace skills for high school students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lessons on resume writing and interview preparation for high school students.
- Organized and executed mock interviews and student-led career fairs to enhance student career readiness in the media center.
- Engaged with teachers and guidance counselors to optimize career exploration initiatives, utilizing Naviance for strategic career planning.
- Facilitated guest speaker events featuring industry leaders in the media center.
- Oversaw operations of school library media center, managing resources and technologies to enhance educational support for staff and students.
- Facilitated online professional development workshops for faculty, focusing on effective utilization of digital tools during COVID-19.
- Delivered engaging library exploration classes to middle school students, enhancing their research and information literacy skills.
Library Media Specialist
10 Months- Created lesson plans to support school-wide goals in literacy and technology.
- Taught library lessons to students in grades K-4 on Unified Arts rotation.
- Delivered Internet skills lessons in classrooms to enhance the 1:1 Chromebooks initiative.
- Guided students and teachers in locating relevant books and materials to enhance research and learning.
- Designed engaging displays to promote reading and highlight student work, fostering a vibrant library environment.
Library Media Specialist
6 Years 11 Months- Drove the expansion of a new magnet school library collection and facilitated new programs and services in a state-of-the art facility.
- Facilitated school-wide reading promotion through events, special programs, and booktalks, enhancing student engagement.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design, plan, and co-teach research lessons integrated with the curriculum.
- Worked to improve reading test scores by providing individualized Readers' advisory services to ELL, special education, and literacy intervention students.
- Started Virtual High School (VHS) program and served as an online Teacher and Site Coordinator to support the school's enrichment program.
- Oversaw library budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to support curriculum needs.
- Purchased print and online materials and media equipment to support the curriculum.
- Conducted training for staff and students on library technology, improving overall tech proficiency and access to resources.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Educational Technology Leadership
Masters of Library and Information Science - Library Science
Bachelor of Arts - English, History minor
Certification
- Professional Educator (State of Massachusetts)
- School Library Media Certification, Academic (All Levels). February 2019-present
Timeline
Library Media Specialist & Career Teacher
West Boylston Middle High School
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Library Media Specialist
Park Avenue Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2019Read More
Library Media Specialist
Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
08.2003 - 07.2010Read More
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts from English, History minor
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Post Graduate Certificate from Educational Technology Leadership
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Southern Connecticut State University
Masters of Library and Information Science from Library Science
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