Elissa Tinajero
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Social Studies teacher and school librarian committed to creating a welcoming, safe environment for patrons in the library setting. Excellent knowledge of literature for children and teens, well- versed in research and information literacy skills and a strong desire to collaborate with schools and community organizations to promote life long learning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Hubbard High School
Chicago, IL
08.2004 - 06.2019
- Designed, located sources for, and taught engaging inquiry based units centered around national and state standards for teens from diverse backgrounds
- Strengthened student research skills through engaging information literacy lessons
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment which promoted the social-emotional growth of students
- Integrated technology into the classroom to strengthen student research, engagement and collaboration
- Collaborated with teachers and community members to create interdisciplinary presentations which provided deeper subject level understanding
- Organized field trips to enhance student learning
- Participated in professional development programs to incorporate new knowledge and techniques into the classroom to advance student learning
After School Homework Center Librarian
Hubbard High School
Chicago, IL
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted students with research and technology needs
- Managed the circulation desk
- Collaborated with teachers to create book lists to enhance subject understanding and literacy
- Provided readers' advisory services which encouraged additional reading and growth in literacy
- Curated classroom libraries in both English and Spanish which deepened subject level understanding
School Librarian Student Teacher
Waubonsie Valley High School, Brooks Middle School
Aurora, IL, Bollingbrook, IL
03.2013 - 04.2013
- Collaboratively planned and taught a variety of inquiry based learning and information literacy lessons to different grade levels/subjects based around national, state and library learning standards
- Curated sources for projects at different grade levels/subjects to enrich classroom instruction
- Presented book talks and created reading lists for various grade levels to foster a love of reading
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Illinois State University
Normal, ILMaster of Library And Information Science - School Library Media Program
Dominican University
River Forest, ILSkills
- Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Program planning
- Grant writing
- Conversational Spanish
Timeline
After School Homework Center Librarian
Hubbard High School
09.2014 - 06.2015
School Librarian Student Teacher
Waubonsie Valley High School, Brooks Middle School
03.2013 - 04.2013
Social Studies Teacher
Hubbard High School
08.2004 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Illinois State University
Master of Library And Information Science - School Library Media Program
Dominican University