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Caroline Turner

Library Media Specialist
Edgewood,KY

Summary

Enthusiastic Librarian committed to fostering students' critical thinking and research skills through guided inquiry. Eager to help students enjoy learning and engage in education using diverse media strategies. Dedicated to working closely with teachers and other library staff. Committed to creating and maintaining the library center to provide safe, accessible and inviting learning and teaching environment. Well-versed in cataloging resources, maintaining computer equipment and training faculty and students in procedures of library. Tech-savvy professional proficient in Google and various web tools. Commended for developing and implementing a book club and engaging library activities to encourage a culture of readers.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Media Specialist

Gallatin County Schools
Warsaw, Kentucky
07.2019 - Current
  • Instructed students and staff in information and technology literacy skills, including research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
  • Gathered and utilized diverse technologies for modern and more effective education.
  • Developed lessons using AASL library standards and delivered instruction to students daily
  • Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisitions, including books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
  • Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through activities, including book clubs and reading programs.
  • Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services, including student obligations and responsibilities for materials.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Maintained relevant, organized and correctly cataloged library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
  • Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
  • Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
  • Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication.

Elementary School Teacher

Gallatin County Schools
Warsaw, Kentucky
07.2007 - 06.2019
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.

Education

Specialist in Library And Information Science - Library Science

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
09.2019 - 05.2021

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
07.2010 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
07.2002 - 12.2005

Accomplishments

    Coached STLP group to a Top 20 project in the state.

    Increased book circulations for grades 6-8 almost 100%

    Started a book club for interested students.

Certification

Google Educator Level 1

Interests

Reading, hiking, kayaking, boating, baking, being at a sports field watching my kids

Timeline

Specialist in Library And Information Science - Library Science

Eastern Kentucky University
09.2019 - 05.2021

Library Media Specialist

Gallatin County Schools
07.2019 - Current

Google Educator Level 1

05-2018

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Indiana Wesleyan University
07.2010 - 02.2012

Elementary School Teacher

Gallatin County Schools
07.2007 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Northern Kentucky University
07.2002 - 12.2005

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