Bethany Harlan
Lancing,TN
Summary
Experienced library professional with strong focus on information organization, digital cataloging, and community engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to changing needs while achieving targeted outcomes. Expertise in managing collections, conducting research, and providing exceptional user services. Reliable, flexible, and ready to make significant impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian
Central High School
Wartburg, USA
07.2022 - Current
- RTI class
- Work on the Destiny site for checking in/out books
- Completing yearly inventory of books and materials
- Serve as Building Test Coordinator for state testing
- Work with administration as needed
- Teach College and Career Expectations and Broadcast
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences
- Work with the school guidance counselor with all college materials: College App Day, different college visits, college fairs, etc
Librarian, Yearbook Advisor
Sunbright School
Sunbright, USA
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Plan for and teach whole class lessons from Pre-K through 5th
- (also taught middle school library for 2018-2019)
- Work on the Destiny site for checking in/out books
- Completing yearly inventory of books and materials
- Serve as Building Test Coordinator for state testing
- Teach RTI classes
- Work with administration as needed
- Conduct two Scholastic book fairs a year
- Work with the community to get them involved and come to the book fair with their students after school
- Organized the design and creation of the school yearbook; managed income and expenditures from the design process through student sales and delivery
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences
- Worked closely with teachers on Accelerated Reading and how to reward students
- Planned field trips
Teacher
Central Elementary School
Wartburg, USA
07.2013 - 05.2018
- Planned and implemented numerous lesson plans in several elementary school subjects and grades
- Completed daily teacher duties such as grading papers, keeping my own grade book and attendance, handled discipline, and planning daily lesson plans
- I participated in teacher meetings, staff development, professional development, and parent/teacher conferences
Education
Master of Education - Educational Media and Educational Technology
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2018
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.2013
Associates of Science -
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN05.2011
Skills
- PowerSchool (SIS system)
- Pearson Access Next
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Zoom
- Google Suites
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
Activities
- Numerous staff development, professional development and in-service classes
- TASL conference attendee
- TETC conference attendee
- Book Fair Chairperson
Timeline
Librarian
Central High School
07.2022 - Current
Librarian, Yearbook Advisor
Sunbright School
07.2018 - 05.2022
Teacher
Central Elementary School
07.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Tennessee Technological University
Associates of Science -
Roane State Community College
Master of Education - Educational Media and Educational Technology
East Tennessee State University