- Martial Arts (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Student @ Hickory Academy of Martial Arts)
- Music
- Guitar
- Graphic Design
- Video Editing
- Biking
- Reading
David Norton
Conover
Summary
School Librarian with experience creating an engaging library environment to foster students' access to knowledge and passion for learning and reading. Values collaboration with teachers and colleagues to meet student needs and enhance classroom engagement through various means. Skilled in providing support through resources and technology assistance, helping integrate technology in the classroom. Background in elementary education for creating enriching experience for students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Media Coordinator
Scotts Elementary School, Iredell-Statesville Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Curate book purchases using student interest and Titlewave
- Organize and maintain library space and collection
- Schedule weekly book checkout
- Maintain collection based on criteria like circulation statistics, outdated information, condition of volumes
- Arrange physical space to meet the needs of various classes and events
- Genrefy Fiction section of the library to make it student-friendly
- Host book fairs to raise funds for the library
- Facilitate classroom and school-wide spelling bees as the spelling bee coordinator
- Develop testing plans by working alongside EC Department and school counselor to meet student accommodations
- Manage devices for students and staff: Deployment and Collections
- Troubleshooting various equipment issues and technology needs
- Develop technology plan to address the needs of the school
- Researched and developed a proposal to move classrooms from activeboards to TV carts with appleTV
- Work with PTO to update the current sound system to a portable system that could be better used throughout the school
- Collaborate with teachers and connect them to various library resources
- Digital Resources
- Research
- Public Library Loan Courier
- Coding Enhancement Block
- Create and maintain school website and Facebook page
- Attend monthly district PLC meetings for Media Coordinators
- Film, Edit videos
- Weekly Panther News
- District Promotional Videos
- Student Projects
- Stop-Motion Animation
- Graphic Design
- Use Canva to create graphics for website and social media
Elementary Teacher
Wittenburg Elementary, Alexander County Schools
10.2012 - 06.2019
- Piloted 1:1 Chromebook Program and used/using Google Classroom, Drive, and Docs to manage assignments and announcements
- Developed digital units
- Developed lessons aligned to Common Core Standards in the areas of 4th and 5th grade Math
- Developed various projects that allowed students to showcase their knowledge of content through use of various mediums (powerpoints, videos, etc) and instructed students how to navigate those mediums
- Conducted and managed discipline within a classroom of 20+ students
- Communicated with parents through the use of Remind.com, email, and phone
- Developed a classroom blog and website for students and parents to access resources
- Used online progress monitoring and assessments to collect data and self-reflect about best practices
- Retaught and implemented mid-course corrections when applicable
- Supervised and coordinated field trips
- Discussed student progress and achievement scores in parent conferences
- Developed schedules and common units with coworkers
- Utilized data from various assessments to create individualized student intervention plans
- Facilitated a coding workshop for interested students and their parents
Elementary Teacher
St. Stephens Elementary, Catawba County Schools
11.2011 - 07.2012
- Developed lesson plans and pacing guides for all subjects including leveled reading groups in 3rd grade
- Developed lesson plans for 5th grade math including small instructional groups targeting ELL students
- Collaborated with Partners in Print, a program that works with Spanish speaking guardians to encourage communication between stakeholders
Education
Master of Library Science -
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2021
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - undefined
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2010
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Data collection
- Approachable
- Technical support
- Collection development
- Scheduling
- Graphic design
- Video editing knowledge
- Google suite proficiency
- Canva design
Certification
- School Library Media Coordinator Licensure December 10, 2021
- NC Teaching Licensure in Elementary Education (K-6) Renewed July 1, 2015
Training
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certification 2024
- Apple Teacher and Swift Playgrounds 2023
- Google Certified Educator Level 1 2019
- Learning Focused Schools 2017-2019
- Math and Reading Foundations 2015-2016
- AIG Certification 2016
- NCTIES Conference 2013, 2014, and 2016
LEADERSHIP
- Mentor for Beginner Teachers 2023-2024
- Scotts Elementary Leadership Team 2023-2024
- Scotts School Improvement Team 2023-2024
- Co-Clinical Teacher for Appalachian State Student Teacher January 2019-May 2019
- Spelling Bee Livestream Team Leader Spearheaded a team that worked to livestream the Spelling Bee school wide in order to limit distractions and create greater student engagement during the event.
- District Technology Presenter Stock Market: Student Edition, 2017
- 1:1 Chromebook Pilot Teacher 2016-2017
- School Leadership Committee Representative 2014 and 2015
Interests
Timeline
Media Coordinator
Scotts Elementary School, Iredell-Statesville Schools
08.2019 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Wittenburg Elementary, Alexander County Schools
10.2012 - 06.2019
Elementary Teacher
St. Stephens Elementary, Catawba County Schools
11.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - undefined
Appalachian State University
Master of Library Science -
Appalachian State University
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