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Erica Martin

Coffee Springs

Summary

Dynamic Library Media Specialist with a proven track record at Geneva City Schools, excelling in collection development and student engagement. Skilled in website maintenance and collaborative planning, I foster a supportive learning environment that enhances academic growth and nurtures critical thinking skills. Committed to empowering students through innovative library technology and effective communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Media Speciliast

Geneva City Schools - Mulkey Elementary
08.2020 - Current

I am responsible for the instruction of students and daily operations of the library program at the elementary school level. I have the primary responsibility for the functions of the school library which include evaluation and selection, ordering and processing, utilization of media, and the instructional role, which includes both formal and information instruction in library, media and technology information skills as well as assistance to students and staff in locating, evaluating and using library media materials and technologies.

2nd Grade Teacher

Geneva City Schools - Mulkey Elementary
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

Kindergarten Teacher

Geneva City Schools - Mulkey Elementary
07.2008 - 07.2017
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Troy University Dothan
Dothan, AL
05-2008

High School Diploma -

Geneva High School
Geneva, AL
05-1998

Skills

  • Website maintenance
  • Collaborative planning
  • Online research
  • Collection development
  • Student engagement
  • Cataloging of materials
  • Reading and teaching
  • Library technology
  • Circulation processes
  • Cataloging and shelving
  • Damaged book removal
  • Book repair
  • Administrative support
  • Materials management

Timeline

Library Media Speciliast

Geneva City Schools - Mulkey Elementary
08.2020 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher

Geneva City Schools - Mulkey Elementary
08.2017 - 07.2020

Kindergarten Teacher

Geneva City Schools - Mulkey Elementary
07.2008 - 07.2017

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Troy University Dothan

High School Diploma -

Geneva High School
Erica Martin