Brett Nell
Redmond
Summary
Experienced librarian and educator in public education, dedicated to upholding the ALA Core Values of Access, Equity, Intellectual Freedom and Privacy, Public Good, and Sustainability. Proven expertise in fostering inclusive, equitable learning environments that promote student growth and intellectual engagement. Accomplishments include managing a digital resource collection of 17,000+ items, ensuring equitable access to information, and driving a 10-point increase in state testing scores through collaboration and data-driven strategies. Skilled in advancing information literacy, safeguarding intellectual freedom, and supporting sustainability in library practices while contributing to the public good through community-focused services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Lake Washington School District
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
Librarian
Orange County Public Schools
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided reference services and instruction to students, faculty, staff, and community members using print and electronic resources
- This involved organizing monthly reading programs, resulting in students logging over 9,000 minutes of active reading
- Managed a digital resource management system overseeing 17,000+ items, proactively addressing and reducing inventory discrepancy to 1%
- Engaged with community stakeholders, integrating insights from user research, to craft a collection development plan that led to establishing a dedicated College and Career Readiness section and a section for Novels in World Languages
- Led library volunteer program, supervising work of up to 15 volunteers daily
- Coordinated interlibrary loan requests from other institutions
- Managed daily operations of the library, including staffing, budgeting, inventory control, and purchasing
- Maintained a high level of customer service by addressing and resolving patron concerns or complaints in a timely manner.
Instructional Coach
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Subject Areas taught: Civics and English Language Arts
- Mentored eight new teachers to create academically, socially, and technologically rich learning environments with a 100% retention rate
- As the Social Studies Curriculum Leader, directed the evaluation of student performance data, analysis of observations and assessments, and implementation of targeted action plans, resulting in a notable 10-point improvement in state testing results
- Created online content and facilitated the delivery of educational programs for the Social Studies Department amid the COVID-19 pandemic
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
Social Studies Teacher
Lake County Schools
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Subject Areas taught: World History
- Fostered collaboration with stakeholders to support school events, including guidance sessions, spirit nights, and award ceremonies
- This initiative was instrumental in the school's recognition as an AVID Site of Distinction
- Integrated technology into lessons, including online resources and virtual reality simulations
- Facilitated small group work sessions and utilized data collection methods to assess student attitudes
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
Education
Master of Library and Information Studies -
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2013
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Reference services
- Data collection
- Community engagement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Applications
- Library instruction
- Reader's advisory
- Technical support
- Collection Management
- Interlibrary loan processes
- Program management
- Proficient with Destiny
Certification
Teaching
- Library Media
- Social Sciences
Accomplishments
- Earned Faculty/Staff of the Month in 2019, 2022.
- Earned Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2018.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Lake Washington School District
04.2024 - Current
Librarian
Orange County Public Schools
08.2022 - 10.2023
Instructional Coach
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
Social Studies Teacher
Lake County Schools
08.2016 - 08.2019
Teaching
- Library Media
- Social Sciences
Master of Library and Information Studies -
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - History
Middle Tennessee State University
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