Erica Reynolds
Ketchikan,AK
Summary
Passionate educator and information specialist with a wide range of skills and experience supervising library facilities and creating learning environment to stimulate user interest and promote easy access to information. Expertise maintaining relevant, organized and correctly catalogued libraries. Self-motivated individual possessing excellent multitasking, written and oral communication skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Gathered and utilized diverse technologies for modern and more effective education.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
- Supported digital library collections containing e-books, audiobooks and digital media.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Developed policies and procedures for library patrons for optimal satisfaction.
- Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
- Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries.
- Communicated with other local and regional branches to locate materials for inter-library loans.
Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2008 - 08.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Teacher
Kent School District
08.2002 - 08.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Certificate - Library And Information Science
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA05.2022
Master Of Arts - Education
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA06.2002
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA06.2001
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Group Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Program Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Scheduling
- Multimedia Presentations
- Reference Research
- Recordkeeping
- Analytics
- Team Collaboration
- Goal-Oriented Design
- User Access
- Proficient in Software
- Collaborative Environments
- Literacy Development
- Client Relationships
- Document Control
- Copyright Law
- Information Sources
- Information Technology Literacy Skills
- Digital Tools
- Collection Development
- Data Collection
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Work Well Independently
- Audio and Video Production
- Basic Accounting
- Staff Training
- Project Coordination
- Circulation Desk Management
- Data Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Active Learning
- Materials Acquisition
- Catalog Maintenance
- Policy and Procedural Writing
- Library Databases and Programming
- Continuous Improvements
- Skilled Researcher
- Website Upkeep
- Materials Maintenance
- Database Systems
- Project Management
- Knowledgeable Reference Librarian
- Interactive Media
- Automated Library Systems
- Interlibrary Loan Processes
- G Suite
- Effective Trainer
- Knowledge of Circulation Procedures
- Supporting User Research
- Superb Writer and Editor
- Mathematical Ability
- Event Planning
- Training and Development
- School Operations
- Managing Reference Catalog
- Circulation Oversight
Accomplishments
National Board Certified, NBPTS
Affiliations
American Library Association
American Association of School Librarians
Association for Library Service to Children
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2008 - 08.2021
Teacher
Kent School District
08.2002 - 08.2008
Certificate - Library And Information Science
Central Washington University
Master Of Arts - Education
City University of Seattle
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Sciences
Washington State University
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