Gino DeSantis
El Paso,TX
Summary
Resourceful Librarian with meaningful experience cataloging and organizing library collections. Tactfully provides patrons with insightful direction to maximize customer service utility. Knowledgeable operator of library resources and passionate problem solver.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Librarian - High School
EPISD
09.2015 - Current
- Maintained records for program attendance and material usage to continuously improve library offerings.
- Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
- Selected and maintained books, software and periodicals for library collection within a budget per year.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- 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.
- Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
- Created and implemented engaging and educational programs for all age groups.
Classroom Teacher
EPISD
09.2006 - 09.2015
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 170 students per year.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies..
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Educational Diagnostician Certification - Special Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2023
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2018
Texas Teacher Certification - Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2005
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Staff Supervision
- Adult Services
- Collection Development
- Curriculum Support
- Special Collections
- Budget Management
- Community Outreach
- Conflict Resolution
- Database Management
- Technology Integration
- Library Instruction
- Information Literacy
Certification
- Certified Educational Diagnostician, Texas - 2023
Timeline
School Librarian - High School
EPISD
09.2015 - Current
Classroom Teacher
EPISD
09.2006 - 09.2015
Educational Diagnostician Certification - Special Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of North Texas
Texas Teacher Certification - Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At El Paso
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