Holly Van Hoy
3011 Park St., Columbia,SC
Summary
Experienced library professional with a strong background in early literacy and comprehensive knowledge of library operations. Demonstrated success in enhancing library services through creative programming, strategic collaborations, and community involvement. Dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for young library users and their caregivers. Passionate about promoting lifelong learning and providing supportive "third spaces" for teenagers to flourish.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Services Associate Librarian
Alamosa Public Library
04.2018 - 05.2025
- Collection Development of Easy, Juvenile, and Young Adult Fiction and Non-fiction
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate mixed-age early literacy storytime sessions twice weekly (ages 0-5) and STEAM activity sessions
- Create and implement literacy programs for children and teens, as well as informative workshops for parents and educators, based on feedback and noted community needs
- Create community partnerships and bring literacy programming to the community outside of the library (Alamosa Farmers Market, Early Childhood Council of the San Luis Valley, Parents as Teachers, Centro de la Familia Head Start, )
- Write Public Service Announcements, social media posts and create visual advertising for Youth Services
- Create a two-month long Summer Reading Program (book performers, create activities and book lists, organize teen volunteers, track budget)
- Deliver library materials to in-home childcare providers
- Give library tours to visiting students from local schools
- Provide excellent customer service in assisting patrons in utilizing all library services (checking out books, utilizing online resources, checking in books, conducting readers advisory interviews)
- Manage budgets for Collection Development, Summer Reading Program and Youth Services programming
- Submit monthly reports, including program attendance and other circulation statistics
Lead Teacher
Tenderfoot Child & Family Development Center
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Complete 30.5 hours of Pyramid Plus Approach coaching, focused on Student Engagement, Positive Language Ratios, and Environment for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
- Act as contributing member in monthly Pyramid Plus Leadership Team meetings and model Pyramid Plus Approach for colleagues in daily classroom environment
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for Toddler Program
- Supervise assistant staff and delegate responsibilities
- Document students' growth and development
- Communicate with parents and caregivers to create meaningful and productive partnerships
- Present in informative workshops for parents
- Initiate and oversee student transition plans from Toddler Program to Preschool Program
- Complete Colorado Shines PDIS training hours
- Submit application for Colorado Shines EC Professional Credential
- Participate in self-evaluations and teacher evaluation teams
Early Childhood Coordinator (2009 -2015) and Lead Classroom Teacher (2006 - 2015)
Hollywood Schoolhouse
06.2006 - 07.2015
- Assist Director of Early Childhood Program in creating, planning, and executing a unique and inclusive EC program
- Meet with EC Director daily and prepare for EC staff meeting twice monthly
- Serve as a California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Self-Study Document Committee Chair
- Participate in self-evaluations and teacher evaluation teams
- Write narrative documentation on each student in my class twice per school year, as well as assisting in proofing the narrative reports of the rest of the EC team
- Plan and run EC Summer Camp Program, including staffing, scheduling, enrollment, curriculum, special events, snack program, and budgeting
- Build family-school relationships through meetings with families, school events, and community outreach
- Coordinate special events, such as multicultural community events, Grandparents and Special Friends Day, and fundraisers
- Speak to prospective families about the EC Program during school tours and at private school fairs
- Plan nutritious EC snack program
- Assist in planning and running summer EC Transition Program for new families
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Summerville Elementary School
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Prepare and implement kindergarten lesson plans to SC State Standards
- Create and implement classroom management plan and parent communication plan
- Assessment of student work and input into district computer program for reporting
- Complete induction course for graduate credit
- Serve on Math Committee
First Grade Reading Program Assistant
Summerville Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2005
- - Prepare and implement lesson plans for eight differentiated reading groups each day
- - Conduct Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA) of first grade students
Education
Spanish for Libraries - 1.4 CEUs
Information School, University of Wisconsin-Madison
11.2022
Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential 2.0, Level IV -
Colorado Shines
Tenderfoot Child & Family Development Center07.2017
Pyramid Plus Approach Training - 18 sessions/48 coursework hours
Gunnison Watershed School District
Gunnison, CO03.2017
B.S. - Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05.2003
Skills
- Experience with integrated library systems (Koha, Prospector and Swift)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptable
- Data collection
- Collection development
- Community engagement
- Program planning
- Approachable
- Literacy outreach
- Presentation development
- Advanced knowledge of Google Suite
Accomplishments
- Presented "What are the CLEL Bells?" at ALSC National Institute in 2024
- Partnered with National Institute for Families Learning (NCFL) to provide fully-funded Play with Purpose program at Alamosa Public Library in 2025
- Received grant from Colorado State Library and Growing Readers Together initiative to provide programming and resources for Family, Friend & Neighbor (FFN) care providers in 2024
- Started a Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at Alamosa Public Library in 2023 and served as the staff representative
- Completed a Diversity Audit of the picture book section at Alamosa Public Library in 2023 to inform future collection development
Affiliations
- CLEL Bell Book Awards Committee Co-Chair
- Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) member
- ALA Individual Member (+ ALSC & YALSA)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley Board of Directors, Chair 2023-2025
Timeline
Youth Services Associate Librarian
Alamosa Public Library
04.2018 - 05.2025
Lead Teacher
Tenderfoot Child & Family Development Center
10.2015 - 02.2018
Early Childhood Coordinator (2009 -2015) and Lead Classroom Teacher (2006 - 2015)
Hollywood Schoolhouse
06.2006 - 07.2015
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Summerville Elementary School
08.2005 - 06.2006
First Grade Reading Program Assistant
Summerville Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2005
Pyramid Plus Approach Training - 18 sessions/48 coursework hours
Gunnison Watershed School District
Spanish for Libraries - 1.4 CEUs
Information School, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential 2.0, Level IV -
Colorado Shines
B.S. - Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude
Winthrop University
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