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Britt Sorensen

Teacher Librarian
Rockland,MA

Summary

Accomplished teacher and librarian with years of successful experience in middle and elementary schools. Multiple certifications from Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE) including Library K-12 and Elementary Education 1-6. Successful at creating meaningful learning experiences integrating library and technology skills for a diverse population.

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Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Social Studies Teacher And Librarian

North Middle School
01.2016 - Current
  • Designed and implemented curriculum and assessments using Schoology, Teams, Discovery Education, iCivics, and other applications
  • Collaborated with community members to develop financial literacy program
  • Improved student achievement in Social Science and English as academic teacher
  • Maintained high expectations for learning and behavior with diverse population
  • Facilitated technology inventory, repairs, and maintenance for school's first 1:1 laptop program.

Grade 3 Teacher

Mary E. Baker School
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Improved academic development of students as measured by Lexia and district and state assessments.
  • Planned educational activities in all academic areas, including field trips

Middle School Librarian And Technology Teacher

North Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Trained students and staff in Follett Destiny, Schoology, Infinite Campus, Discovery Education, and other applications
  • Increased technology integration by collaborating with teachers in English, Social Science, and Science
  • Implemented lessons in financial literacy and technology skills
  • Scheduled, administered, and ran reports for school-wide standardized testing (STAR, MCAS)
  • Coordinated multiple book fairs to raise money for library collection.

Library And Technology Teacher

Louis F. Angelo School / North Middle School
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Taught library and technology skills in both elementary and middle school (Follett Destiny, Schoology, and other applications)
  • Collaborated with faculty to deliver effective lessons integrating technology across curriculum
  • Managed and renovated middle school computer lab and library facilities
  • Inventoried and managed print collection at elementary and middle school
  • Created online schedules to increase library and computer lab use.

Grade 4 Teacher

Louis F. Angelo School
09.1999 - 06.2012
  • Developed and implemented curriculum to increase student achievement in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science
  • Acted as Talented and Gifted Program Coordinator for three schools
  • Planned field trips and other enrichment activities.
  • Created monthly newsletters, projects, and activities to increase parent involvement

Grade 2 Teacher

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School
09.1997 - 06.1999
  • Created and implemented curriculum to support school's focus on Core Knowledge, Character Development, Community Service, and Parents as Primary Educators.

Grade 2 Teacher

Mount Alvernia Academy
09.1996 - 06.1997
  • Taught all subjects to second grade students
  • Created after school activities for students

Grade 3/4 Teaching Intern

Martin Luther King, Jr. Open School
09.1995 - 06.1996
  • Created lessons in all subject areas and taught a diverse group of learners

Education

Master of Education M.Ed. - Library Media Studies K-12

Salem State University
Salem, MA
06.2012

Master of Education: Elementary Education 1-6 - Elementary Education And Creative Arts in Learning

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
06.1996

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
06.1993

Skills

  • Library and technology projects
  • Building community and culture
  • Increasing student achievement
  • Staff collaboration and support
  • Individualized instruction
  • Project-based learning

Timeline

Middle School Social Studies Teacher And Librarian

North Middle School
01.2016 - Current

Grade 3 Teacher

Mary E. Baker School
09.2015 - 06.2016

Middle School Librarian And Technology Teacher

North Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2016

Library And Technology Teacher

Louis F. Angelo School / North Middle School
09.2012 - 06.2013

Grade 4 Teacher

Louis F. Angelo School
09.1999 - 06.2012

Grade 2 Teacher

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School
09.1997 - 06.1999

Grade 2 Teacher

Mount Alvernia Academy
09.1996 - 06.1997

Grade 3/4 Teaching Intern

Martin Luther King, Jr. Open School
09.1995 - 06.1996

Master of Education M.Ed. - Library Media Studies K-12

Salem State University

Master of Education: Elementary Education 1-6 - Elementary Education And Creative Arts in Learning

Lesley University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Florida
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