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Ashley Brock

Evergreen,AL

Summary

Adept Educational Library Media Specialist with a proven track record at WO Parmer Elementary School, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and team collaboration. Excelled in enhancing library media programs, significantly improving student engagement through innovative collection development and digital citizenship. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring educational excellence. Detail-oriented Library Media Specialist eager to help students enjoy learning and engage in education using diverse media strategies. Dedicated to working closely with teachers and other library staff.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Library Media Specialist

WO Parmer Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2024
  • Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
  • Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
  • Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website and newsletter.
  • Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.

1st Grade Teacher

Evergreen Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2022
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.

Educational Library Media Specialist

Conecuh County Jr. High School
08.2005 - 05.2016
  • Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
  • Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
  • Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.

Educational Library Media Specialist

Georgiana High School
08.2002 - 05.2005
  • Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
  • Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
  • Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
  • Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.

Education

Master of Science - Library Media

Alabama State University
Montgomery AL
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Troy State University
Troy AL
05.1997

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Safety awareness

Digital Citizenship

Scheduling

Continuous Improvement

Reference Services

Collection development

Reference Research

Group Instruction

Recordkeeping

Timeline

Educational Library Media Specialist

WO Parmer Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2024

Educational Library Media Specialist

Conecuh County Jr. High School
08.2005 - 05.2016

Educational Library Media Specialist

Georgiana High School
08.2002 - 05.2005

1st Grade Teacher

Evergreen Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Library Media

Alabama State University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Troy State University

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