Elizabeth Brunett
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Certified School Librarian dedicated to meeting student and faculty needs. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet school goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Librarian & Technology Facilitator
Math Science & Arts Academy East
2019.08 - Current
- Deliver technology training and support to faculty, daily troubleshooting of devices, and maintain school wide technology inventory
- Managed total budgeting & purchasing and wrote successful grants to fund innovative library and media projects, such as Kindle devices for ebooks
- Trained and supervised library student workers.
- Kept catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.
- Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
- Responsible for Collection Development and management of library materials for K-12 grades.
- Maintain and update school website & social media accounts.
- Managed acquisition process for new materials, to maintain a diverse and relevant collection.
- Managed ID cards & security door access program for students and staff.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Encouraged reading through book clubs and reading programs.
- Co-presented at Teacher Leader Summit as a participant in Coastal Louisiana Fellowship via the LA Department of Education, May 2022
- Presented to a group of 50 participants at LaCue 2019 Conference on implementing Albert.io software for increased ACT and AP outcomes
Library Technician I
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
2015.09 - 2020.02
- Provided efficient customer service and assistance with various circulation and patron requests.
- Provided technical support to patrons using computers, printers, and other equipment within the facility.
- Helped patrons to complete forms for library card issuance.
- Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
Teacher
West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
2007.08 - 2019.05
- Teacher of academically gifted students, 2012-2019
- Coordinated an internship for a gifted student at LSU CAMD research facility, only 2nd high school student to intern and complete a research project at facility, 2014
- National History Day Sponsor- taught and sponsored gifted student from regionals to national level; escorted student to nationals in Maryland in 2014; 2017, 2 students won at Regionals
- Monitored gifted and non-gifted students on online courses for credit (Edgenuity, Odysseyware)
- AP Coordinator for Port Allen High School, 2012-2013
- Served on AdvancEd|Measured Progress School Accreditation External Review Team for Berwick High School (2018) and co-wrote AdvancEd|Measured Progress Self-Assessment Accreditation Report for Brusly High School (2018)
- Taught Civics, American History, African-American History, Free Enterprise, ACT Prep, Broadcasting, Speech, World Geography, Sociology
- Senior Beta Club Sponsor
- Began school's first Broadcast video news, The Pelican Broadcast in 2011.
Teacher
Ascension Parish Schools
2004.09 - 2007.05
- History Teacher, St. Amant High
- Senior Beta Sponsor, 2 years
Teacher
Silverside Academy
2002.01 - 2003.01
Education
M.Ed., Gifted Education -
LSU
BA in Sociology, History Minor -
LSU
Baton Rouge Magnet High School Alumna
Skills
- Google Level 2 Certified
- Technical Support for student and staff devices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptable and approachable team member
- Proficient in: Follett Destiny, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Kami, Screencastify, Renaissance, GoGuardian
Accomplishments
- Organized school library to be more accessible and relevant to student needs.
- Successful grant writer-awarded 17+ grants for tech, literacy, & curriculum needs
- Presenter at 2 state wide conferences with 30-50 attendees
- Senior Beta Sponsor 10+ years
- Library Practicum Supervisor for 2 graduate students
- National History Day Sponsor
- Online course supervisor for students
Certification
Level 3 586475
- School Librarian
- Gifted Education
- Social Studies, 6-12
- English 6-12
References
- Abby Jones, 251-609-0962, abbyjones@apsb.org
- William Mulina, 225-266-4467, wsmulina@gmail.com
Timeline
Librarian & Technology Facilitator
Math Science & Arts Academy East
2019.08 - Current
Library Technician I
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
2015.09 - 2020.02
Teacher
West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
2007.08 - 2019.05
Teacher
Ascension Parish Schools
2004.09 - 2007.05
Teacher
Silverside Academy
2002.01 - 2003.01
M.Ed., Gifted Education -
LSU
BA in Sociology, History Minor -
LSU
Baton Rouge Magnet High School Alumna
Level 3 586475
- School Librarian
- Gifted Education
- Social Studies, 6-12
- English 6-12
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