Anna Garcia
Refugio,TX
Summary
Innovative District Librarian skilled in collection management and educational resource integration. Demonstrated success in organizing community events and developing library programs that significantly enhance student engagement and promote a culture of literacy.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
District Librarian
Refugio Independent School District
Refugio, Texas
08.2010 - 05.2024
- Developed library programs to enhance student engagement and literacy skills.
- Managed acquisition and cataloging of new library materials for educational resources.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate library resources into classroom curriculum.
- Trained staff on library systems and software for improved operational efficiency.
- Organized community events to promote library services and foster partnerships.
- Implemented reading initiatives to encourage a culture of literacy among students.
- Supervised student volunteers to facilitate daily library operations and activities.
- Developed and maintained a collection of books, periodicals, audio-visual materials, digital resources, and other items to meet the educational needs of the community.
- Developed marketing plans for upcoming events held at the library.
- Planned and implemented library programs for patrons of all ages, including storytimes, book clubs, and author visits.
- Trained staff on new technologies used in the library.
Classroom Teacher
Refugio Independent School District
Refugio, Texas
08.1998 - 07.2010
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and share resources.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment promoting respect and inclusivity.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Refugio Independent School District
Refugio, Texas
03.1985 - 07.1998
- Processed invoices for timely payment and accuracy verification.
- Maintained vendor records and updated contact information regularly.
- Assisted in reconciling monthly statements with vendor accounts.
- Handled communication with vendors regarding payment inquiries.
- Supported team in preparing documentation for audits and compliance checks.
- Organized and filed accounts payable documents systematically.
- Learned company accounting software for effective transaction management.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Library Science
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Houston Victoria Texas
Victoria, Texas05-1998
Skills
- Program development
- Collection management
- Community engagement
- Curriculum integration
- Educational resource management
- Event planning
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Public relations
Timeline
District Librarian
Refugio Independent School District
08.2010 - 05.2024
Classroom Teacher
Refugio Independent School District
08.1998 - 07.2010
Accounts Payable Clerk
Refugio Independent School District
03.1985 - 07.1998
Master of Arts - Library Science
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Houston Victoria Texas
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