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April Doetsch

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Professional experience includes training and supervising students to enhance library operations while managing budget allocations through effective needs assessment and expenditure tracking. Supported educational initiatives by assisting teachers in multimedia production and yearbook creation, contributing to improved student engagement and achievement. Maintained the library website and facilitated reading programs, demonstrating adaptability and leadership in a collaborative environment. Proficient in multimedia software and library management systems, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Library Media Specialist

Blackford County Schools
Hartford City, IN
08.2013 - Current
  • Trained and supervised students for efficient library operations
  • Managed library budget allotments by projecting needs and tracking expenditures
  • Supported teachers in their efforts to improve student achievement, providing assistance and supervising students in the creation of the yearbook. Additionally, I assisted in creating, editing, and producing student videos, maintained the library website, and helped implement the corporation-wide reading program during Read Across America in March.
  • Enriched classroom instruction by selecting and acquiring effective audio-visual materials and equipment.
  • Instructed students and teachers in the use of library resources and materials
  • Diagnosed and resolved media and technical problems for staff.

Library Media Specialist

Richland Bean Blossom Community School Corporation
Ellettsville, IN
08.2001 - 05.2012
  • Trained and supervised students, volunteers, and library staff to enhance library operations.
  • Managed library budget by projecting needs and tracking expenditures efficiently.
  • Supported teachers in improving student achievement through yearbook creation and multimedia production assistance.
  • Maintained library website and facilitated school-wide reading initiative, 'One Book, One School'.
  • Selected and acquired audio-visual materials to enrich classroom instruction.
  • Instructed students and teachers on the effective use of library resources and materials.
  • Generated educational curriculum materials, including juvenile books and professional resources for teachers.
  • Generated educational and curriculum materials comprised of juvenile books, professional materials for teachers, and multimedia (including Accelerated Reader).
  • Diagnosed and resolved media and technical issues for staff.

Library Media Specialist

Rush County School Corporation
Rushville, Indiana
08.2000 - 05.2002
  • Supervised, trained and coordinated projects with two staff members
  • Trained and supervised students, volunteers, and staff for all library operations
  • Supported teachers in effort to improve student achievement and provided assistance with technical needs
  • Generated educational and curriculum materials comprised of juvenile books, professional materials for teachers, multimedia (including Accelerated Reader)
  • Enriched classroom instruction by selecting and acquiring effective audio-visual materials and equipment

Education

Masters - Library Science

Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
01.1998

Bachelors of Science - English

Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
01.1996

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Customer relationship management
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Multimedia software proficiency
  • Needs assessment
  • Leadership and mentorship
  • Adaptability to new concepts
  • Self-direction
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training and development
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Google Workspace expertise
  • Library management systems
  • Internet research skills
  • Video editing software proficiency

Affiliations

Indiana Library Federation

Hartford City Public Library Board Member

Certification

Indiana Teaching License in K-12 School Media Services

Software System Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Destiny Library Manager
  • Strong Internet research skills
  • Microsoft Live Movie Maker
  • Video Editing Software
  • Lesson Planing with Use of AI Technology

Timeline

Library Media Specialist

Blackford County Schools
08.2013 - Current

Library Media Specialist

Richland Bean Blossom Community School Corporation
08.2001 - 05.2012

Library Media Specialist

Rush County School Corporation
08.2000 - 05.2002

Masters - Library Science

Indiana University

Bachelors of Science - English

Ball State University

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