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, MA06.2012
Master of Education: Elementary Education 1-6 - Elementary Education And Creative Arts in Learning
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06.1993
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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