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Belinda Vose

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Enthusiastic Librarian committed to fostering students' critical thinking, research skills and promoting literacy. Background in library program development in both middle schools and elementary schools. Over 27 years managing library operations in educational settings. Excellent record of supporting student research through collaboration with faculty. Knowledgeable reference assistance. Adept at using Destiny Library Manager, Databases and internet searches to complete digital research. Proficient in teaching information literacy. Well-versed in maintaining books and equipment.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

School Librarian

Gateway Science Academy South
St. Louis, MO
05.2017 - Current
  • Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
  • Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
  • Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
  • Increased library's collection by 50% over 6 years.

Title 1 Teacher

Gateway Science Academy South
St. Louis, MO
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Collaborated with SPED teacher to write lesson plans and met minute requirements for each student.
  • Implemented reading and math lessons for20 students.

Presenter

Florida Association Of Media Education
, FL
01.1999 - 02.2016
  • Created engaging presentations for school librarians to help promote information literacy instruction.
  • Created engaging presentations for school librarians to help promote state reading contests.
  • Created presentations and handouts for 100 librarians per session.
  • Rehearsed presentations to present fluid and error-free program.
  • Engaged with audience members through personal commentary on book selections and promotional ideas.

Teacher Assistant

Gateway Science Academy South
St. Louis, MO
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance

Program Specialist

Library Media Services & The Arts, Marion County Public Schools
Ocala, FL
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Program Specialist for school library programs, art programs and music programs.
  • Planned and executed meetings to connect school librarians, art and music teachers with community members.
  • Planned and executed professional development to encourage best practices in library, art and music programs in each school.
  • Organized and managed district wide Student Media Festival, district Art Show, and student participation in Fine Arts Festival of Ocala.
  • Managed budget for Library Media program, state library funding.
  • Managed budget for referendum funding to bring library, art and music programs back to full time in all schools.
  • Managed team of seven employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
  • Oversaw four projects each year from concept through final delivery.

In-service Instructor

Marion County Public Schools
, FL
01.2000 - 06.2016
  • Created course materials to reiterate best practices for school librarians.
  • Created on-line courses to teach effective research techniques to teachers and librarians.
  • Handled up to 50 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

School Librarian

North Marion Middle School
Citra, FL
01.2006 - 11.2014
  • Collaborated with teachers to teach FINDS research process.
  • Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
  • Offered reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
  • Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
  • Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
  • Arranged and organized annual author visits to promote reading and writing.
  • Organized reading celebrations and promoted reading through various reading contests.
  • Established fundraising opportunities and secured grants to bring in $15000.00 for children's services at North Marion Middle School.

President

Florida Association Of Media In Education
, FL
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Scheduled and facilitated quarterly FAME board meetings .
  • Planned and executed annual state conference for school librarians.
  • Managed budget for FAME, state library association.
  • Recruited members and selected nominees for roles of committee chairs and board members.
  • Increased membership by 10%.
  • Digitized bi-laws and committee guidelines.
  • Integrated new media and web initiatives to increase membership and participation in events.

School Librarian

Duval Elementary School
Gainesville, FL
08.2005 - 01.2006
  • Taught library specials classes to KG - fifth grade students.
  • Removed and replaced outdated materials from children's collection to increase circulation and maintain interest of young guests.
  • Taught video club.
  • Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
  • Offered book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.

Education Executive Board Member

Florida Association of Media
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Attended quarterly board meetings and assisted with planning and implementation of annual conference, state book contest, and state media festival.
  • Lobbied in Tallahassee for school library funding.
  • Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Increased membership by 10%.

School Librarian

Palm City Elementary School
Palm City, FL
08.1999 - 03.2005
  • Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
  • Removed and replaced outdated materials from children's collection to increase circulation and maintain interest of young guests.
  • Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
  • Offered reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
  • Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
  • Arranged and organized annual author visits to promote reading and writing.
  • Organized reading celebrations and promoted reading through various reading contests.
  • Assisted teachers with technology implementation, maintained and repaired computers and printers for school users, managed school wide software programs.
  • Supervised the computer lab and wrote lesson plans for the assistant wo taught students in K-5th grade.

Chair

Sunshine State Young Readers Award Committee
, FL
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Chaired committee meetings, disseminating information and fielded questions.
  • Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
  • Provided recommendations for implementation of the Sunshine State Young Readers' Award Program.
  • Created materials for school librarians to promote the reading program.
  • Organized travel and accommodations for the winning authors to attend the annual librarian conference.
  • Planned recruitment and renewals of designated committee members.
  • Collaborated with the Florida Department of Education's School Library Liaison to field questions and concerns from parents regarding Intellectual Freedom.

Committee Member

Sunshine State Young Reader’s
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Attended annual selection meetings to choose the books for the Sunshine State Young Readers' Award Contest.
  • Read and evaluated all nominated books and recorded book summaries in order to be prepared to discuss the books at the selection meetings. R
  • Rallied for the best newly published literature to be selected for the state wide book contest.

School Librarian

Evergreen Elementary School
Ocala, FL
08.1995 - 06.1999
  • Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
  • Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
  • Offered reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
  • Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
  • Established fundraising opportunities and secured grants to bring in $8000.00 for children's services at Evergreen's library.

First Grade Teacher

Evergreen Elementary School
Ocala, FL
08.1991 - 06.1995
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

Dive Guide

Gulf Stream Eagle
West Palm Beach, FL
01.1989 - 01.1990
  • Guided groups of up to 15 people on underwater tours of reefs in West Palm Beach Florida.
  • Entertained tour guests for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Provided information through narratives on various sea life, relaying little-known facts to provide interest.


CPR and First Aid Instructor

American Red Cross Indian River Chapter
Vero Beach, FL
01.1987 - 01.1990
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
  • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

SCUBA Instructor

Deep Six Dive and Watersports
Vero Beach, FL
01.1987 - 01.1989
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
  • Educated students on SCUBA diving by applying variety of instructional techniques within hands-on curriculum.
  • Provided clear, informative lectures on SCUBA diving to classes of up to 10 students.
  • Led individual and group practice sessions in pools before leading open water dives.
  • Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Dive Guide

Dive Guide, Gulf Stream Divers
West Palm Beach, FL
01.1986 - 01.1987
  • Guided groups of up to 15 people on underwater tours of reefs in West Palm Beach Florida.
  • Entertained tour guests for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Provided information through narratives on various sea life, relaying little-known facts to provide interest.

Education

M.S - Educational Media

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.1997

B.S - Elementary Education

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.1991

A.S - Sport Diving Operations

Florida Institute of Technology
Jensen Beach, FL
1986

A.S - Data Processing

St. Louis Community College At Meramec
Saint Louis, MO
05.1985

Skills

  • Excellent Instructor
  • Familiar with Seesaw and Google Classroom
  • Earned Google Certification 2020
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Reading and teaching
  • Skilled researcher
  • Guiding students
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Literary knowledge
  • Familiar with Destiny Library Manager, Accelerated Reader and various web tools
  • Works well independently
  • Collaborative
  • Organizational skills
  • Web site design using Weebly
  • Collection analysis/development
  • Friendly

Accomplishments


  • Golden Apple Teacher of the Year, North Marion Middle School 2007.
  • Channel 25/Palm Beach Post “I Make a Difference” Award 2003
  • Semi-finalist, Golden Apple Teacher of the Year, Marion County 1997
  • Golden Apple Teacher of the Year, Evergreen Elementary 1997
  • Golden Apple Rookie Techer of the Year, Evergreen Elementary 1994


Timeline

School Librarian

Gateway Science Academy South
05.2017 - Current

Title 1 Teacher

Gateway Science Academy South
12.2016 - 05.2017

Teacher Assistant

Gateway Science Academy South
09.2016 - 12.2016

Program Specialist

Library Media Services & The Arts, Marion County Public Schools
11.2014 - 06.2016

School Librarian

North Marion Middle School
01.2006 - 11.2014

President

Florida Association Of Media In Education
01.2006 - 01.2007

School Librarian

Duval Elementary School
08.2005 - 01.2006

Education Executive Board Member

Florida Association of Media
01.2003 - 01.2006

Chair

Sunshine State Young Readers Award Committee
01.2001 - 01.2003

In-service Instructor

Marion County Public Schools
01.2000 - 06.2016

School Librarian

Palm City Elementary School
08.1999 - 03.2005

Presenter

Florida Association Of Media Education
01.1999 - 02.2016

Committee Member

Sunshine State Young Reader’s
01.1998 - 01.2001

School Librarian

Evergreen Elementary School
08.1995 - 06.1999

First Grade Teacher

Evergreen Elementary School
08.1991 - 06.1995

Dive Guide

Gulf Stream Eagle
01.1989 - 01.1990

CPR and First Aid Instructor

American Red Cross Indian River Chapter
01.1987 - 01.1990

SCUBA Instructor

Deep Six Dive and Watersports
01.1987 - 01.1989

Dive Guide

Dive Guide, Gulf Stream Divers
01.1986 - 01.1987

M.S - Educational Media

University of Florida

B.S - Elementary Education

University of South Florida

A.S - Sport Diving Operations

Florida Institute of Technology

A.S - Data Processing

St. Louis Community College At Meramec

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