Dr. Jill Slay, EdD
Warr Acres,OK
Summary
Creative and talented interactive project manager with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Handles challenging tasks and works productively with fellow peers. Successful track record with program and project management to boost patron's satisfaction ratings with facility.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Putnam City Schools
08.2013 - Current
- Develop and maintain a diverse and relevant collection appropriate for patrons, including students, faculty, parents, and guests
- Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website and social media.
- Collected and analyzed data to evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
- Managed projects to efficiently complete ongoing tasks and to meet expected milestones.
- Supervise Library staff consisting of adults and students
- Troubleshoot with teachers and administration for technology needs and concerns
- Create workshops for teachers, parents and students on integrating technology, informational skills, digital footprint, and the impact of social media
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate a variety of library programs to increase patronage and interest.
English Teacher/Department Chair
Dove Science Academy
08.2004 - 05.2013
- Continually develop and implement curriculum for AP English Literature, AP English Language, and English III as dictated by 'best classroom practices' and ever-changing technology in a small college prep charter high school serving an at-risk student population
- Influence all aspects of classroom management including developing discipline policies, maintaining records, communicating with students, staff, parents and administration and organizing resources to be used in curriculum
- Possess an ability, drive, and enthusiasm to encourage an at-risk student population to aspire to and succeed in college
- Mentor students to a 100% post-secondary acceptance rate
- Coordinate communication between students, parents and administration regarding English department business
- Serve in leadership roles on committees designed to enhance and improve Dove Science Academy and the English Department
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
Education
Doctorate of Educational Leadership -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKMaster of Science, Instructional Media - undefined
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OKBachelor of Science, English Education - undefined
University Of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSkills
Communications Management
Certification
American, British and World Literature
Affiliations
- ALA member
- YALSA Member
- OLA Member
- OK A+ Fellow
- College Board
Leadership Roles
- Student Equity Experience Committee, Member, PCS
- CEOE Test Development Committee, Member, OK
- Leadership Committee, Member, PCWHS
- Guiding Coalition, Co-Chair, PCWHS
- High School 1:1 Exploration Committee, Member, PCS
- Leaders that Lead Conference, Presenter, OKC, OK
- NYAC Summer Conference, Presenter, OKC, OK
- Title One Committee, Member, KES-PC
- Reading Committee, Member, WRE-PC
- English Department Chair, DSA-OKC
- Vertical Team Committee, Chair, DSA-OKC
- North Central Association Committee, Vice Chair, DSA-OKC
Editorial Reviewer
Reviewer, Voices in the Middle, NCTE
Publications
- Even teens are clamoring for a screen time break, Young Adult Library Services, 20, 2, 8-10, 2022
- Book Speed Dating and the Art of Making Lasting Connections, Literacy Engagement Through Peritextual Analysis, American Library Association, Chicago, IL, 2018
References
Available upon request.
Training
- YALSA National Symposium, St Louis, MO, 2023
- ISTE National Conference, Virtual, 2021
- ALA National Conference, Virtual, 2021
- ALA National Conference, Washington DC, 2019
- Collaboration for Deeper Learning Webinar, AASL, 2019
- Encyclo-Media, OTA and OLA Conference, OKC, OK 2013-2019
- Design Thinking Workshop, Stanford University, June 2018
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Putnam City Schools
08.2013 - Current
English Teacher/Department Chair
Dove Science Academy
08.2004 - 05.2013
Doctorate of Educational Leadership -
University of Oklahoma
Master of Science, Instructional Media - undefined
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science, English Education - undefined
University Of Oklahoma