A long arc of experience across various roles and educational settings has prepared me to serve and lead an educational organization with a strong commitment to student success, team growth, implementation of district initiatives, and continual professional learning. An aptitude for organization, project management, and innovation allows me to develop efficient and and adaptive solutions.
Hi, I’m
April "Amber" Moser
Adult Educator
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
Work History
Knox County SchoolsKnoxville, TN
Learning and Development Supervisor
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Wrote and delivered professional development learning sessions for certified and classified staff.
- Supported workers with specific skill sets to strengthen district initiatives.
- Supported Magnet Programs
- Planned logistics of summer learning
- Managed, promoted, and trained users in educational technology
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees
- Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials
Knox County SchoolsKnoxville, TN
EdTech Liaison
01.2021 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Supported adult learners in implementing educational technology
- Created training resources and documentation for educational technology tools
- Collaborated with other departments, identifying and addressing areas needing improvement
- Responded to help tickets from internal personnel facilitating quick resolution of issues
- Managed various tools and databases
- Provided individual coaching and modeling of appropriate education technology use
- Devised and implemented solutions to problems by using technology tools
Knox County SchoolsKnoxville, Tennessee
Library Media Services Liaison
07.2014 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Wrote curriculum and associated model lessons
- Led selection of information products purchased for district-wide use
- Set departmental best practices in collection management, student instruction, and collaboration practices.
- Collected and analyzed data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve professional development
- Coached and mentored school-based librarians
- Collaborated with content areas to support standards with inquiry and research
Knox County SchoolsKnoxville, Tennessee
School Library Media Specialist
07.2008 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Provided daily instruction on information literacy
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
- Directed total budgeting, purchasing and scheduling operations and wrote successful grants to fund innovative library and media projects.
- Maintained a collection used for research and leisure reading
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
Knox County SchoolsKnoxville, TN
Elementary Classroom Teacher
07.2002 - 07.2008
Job overview
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Served on accreditation team
- Served on leadership team
Jefferson County SchoolsDandridge, Tennessee
Elementary Classroom Teacher
07.1998 - 07.2002
Job overview
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Education
Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, TN
Education Specialist from Instructional Leadership
09.2023 - Current
University Overview
University of TennesseeKnoxville
Master of Science from Information Science
08.2006 - 2008.12
University Overview
University of TennesseeKnoxville
Master of Science from Education
05.1997 - 1998.05
University Overview
The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts: History
08.1993 - 1997.05
University Overview
Skills
Data organization
undefinedAccomplishments
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year Award Recipient
American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference Presenter
National Council of Social Studies National Conference Presenter
AASL State Affiliate (TASL) State Standards Co-Chair
Tennessee Association of School Librarians (TASL) State Conference Presenter
Affiliations
Affiliations
Member: Magnet Schools of America
Member: Tennessee Educational Technology Association
Member: Learning Forward Organization
Certification
402: Elementary K-8
Timeline
Learning and Development Supervisor
Knox County Schools
09.2023 - Current
Lincoln Memorial University
Education Specialist from Instructional Leadership
09.2023 - Current
EdTech Liaison
Knox County Schools
01.2021 - 09.2023
Library Media Services Liaison
Knox County Schools
07.2014 - 12.2020
School Library Media Specialist
Knox County Schools
07.2008 - 06.2014
University of Tennessee
Master of Science from Information Science
08.2006 - 2008.12
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Knox County Schools
07.2002 - 07.2008
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Jefferson County Schools
07.1998 - 07.2002
University of Tennessee
Master of Science from Education
05.1997 - 1998.05
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts: History
08.1993 - 1997.05