Debra Serrano

Dynamic Library Media Specialist skilled in public relations and community engagement. Proven success in enhancing digital literacy and research skills while providing professional development to educators. Committed to fostering positive relationships with community members to enrich student learning experiences.

• Library Media Specialist/District Librarian, Provide professional development training for teachers in the district., Provide training in research skills, internet safety, and presentation tools to students., Purchase all materials including books, furniture, and supplies for all libraries in the district while remaining within yearly budget., Create and implement story time and activities for special needs students., Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and curriculum specialists to provide learning tools that will assist with teaching the curriculum., Maintain the upkeep of the district website, Facebook page, and school marquee including adding photos, important dates, school activities, and school news., Maintaining a positive relationship with community members to ensure a positive relationship with the community. Community members visit the school twice a year to read to students., Maintain records and inventory of all books in the district., Write a monthly newsletter to elementary patrons., Attend faculty meetings at all 3 campuses to present/introduce/train teachers on current research, informational, and technology skills that may be used in the classroom., Collaborate with the librarians in the area.
• Instructional Materials Coordinator, Responsible for instructional materials budget allotted to the district by the Texas Education Agency., Meet with and maintain relationships with various materials vendors throughout the state., Remain knowledgeable of current Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in order to ensure that textbooks meet required state standards., Audit and inventory all textbooks/materials adopted by the district., Schedule and attend meetings with teachers, curriculum specialists, and vendors to present/review materials., Order all instructional materials in the district., Maintain detailed record of all instructional purchases., Receive, barcode and inventory all new materials to the district., Attend yearly conference to maintain professional relationships and keep abreast of latest regulations.
• National Honor Society Sponsor, Oversee and supervise 20+ members during meetings and service activities., Maintain a positive relationship with community members., Report all community service activities to local newspapers and post on district social media., Obtained donations from local businesses to help support service activities., Organized a First Responders Luncheon for local fire fighters, law enforcement and EMS., Hosted a Veteran’s Day Breakfast., Assisted in coordinating a pep rally for Special Olympic athletes in the district., Recruited 30 volunteers to help run 2 events at Special Olympics., Coordinate a volunteer schedule for our local food bank., Hold a yearly informational meeting for prospective members and parents.

• President-Odem Public Library Board
• Campus UIL Coordinator
• UIL Coach- Maps, Charts and Graphs, Ready Writing, Music Memory