Jena L. Wayt
White Oak,USA
Summary
Professional with a comprehensive background in library and educational services, bringing wealth of experience in resource curation and information literacy. Known for collaborative efforts that drive team success and adaptability to changing educational environments. Skilled in media management and instructional support, valued for dependability and dedication to student success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Mesquite ISD
06.2025 - Current
- PreK - 5th
Librarian
Highland Park ISD
10.2024 - 06.2025
- 5th-8th Grade
Librarian
Spring Hill ISD
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Primary PreK-2nd and Intermediate 3rd-5th
7th Grade Honors ELA Reading and Writing
Gainesville ISD
07.2020 - 05.2021
- In-person and virtual, 7th & 8th UIL Listening and Dictionary Skills Coach
8th Grade ELA Classroom Teacher
Gilmer ISD
07.2020 - 07.2020
- UIL 8th and 7th grade Spelling and Listening Coach
Sylvan Learning Center
09.2015 - 07.2020
- In-person and virtual Tutor Students in Reading, ACT, SAT; Summer Camps - Robotics, Coding, Animation, Game Design, and JavaScript
8th Grade ELA Co-Teacher
Hallsville ISD
08.2018 - 02.2018
- With Special Ed teacher
Online
Orion High School
01.2014 - 08.2017
- 5th – 8th grade Language Arts
Hallsville ISD Online High School
08.2014 - 09.2015
- 9th and 10th grade ELA
Substitute Teacher
Hallsville ISD
04.2011 - 01.2012
5th – 6th Grade Reading TAKS Tutor
Hallsville Middle School
01.2011 - 04.2011
Substitute Teacher
Pine Tree ISD
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Pine Tree Junior High – March – May 2010
- Student Teaching - 7th Grade Advanced and Regular English/Language Arts
- Pine Tree Junior High School January-March 2010
- Permanent Substitute - 7th Grade Regular and Basic ELA
Substitute Teacher
Spring Hill ISD
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Spring Hill High School - September - December 2010
- Permanent Substitute – 11th Grade AP and English III
- Spring Hill High School March - April 2009
Education
Master of Science -
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05-2008
Master of Science - Educational Media Design & Technology
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL08-2012
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalist 4-8
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX05-2010
Associates of Teaching -
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05-2008
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- E-learning development
- Learning management systems
Certification
- Generalist grade 4-8
- English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies grades 4-8
- English Language Arts and Reading grades 8-12
- ESL Supplementary Certification
- GT Hours Summer 2023
- School librarian EC-12
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Mesquite ISD
06.2025 - Current
Librarian
Highland Park ISD
10.2024 - 06.2025
Librarian
Spring Hill ISD
06.2022 - 10.2024
7th Grade Honors ELA Reading and Writing
Gainesville ISD
07.2020 - 05.2021
8th Grade ELA Classroom Teacher
Gilmer ISD
07.2020 - 07.2020
8th Grade ELA Co-Teacher
Hallsville ISD
08.2018 - 02.2018
Sylvan Learning Center
09.2015 - 07.2020
Hallsville ISD Online High School
08.2014 - 09.2015
Online
Orion High School
01.2014 - 08.2017
Substitute Teacher
Hallsville ISD
04.2011 - 01.2012
5th – 6th Grade Reading TAKS Tutor
Hallsville Middle School
01.2011 - 04.2011
Substitute Teacher
Pine Tree ISD
01.2006 - 01.2011
Substitute Teacher
Spring Hill ISD
01.2006 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Educational Media Design & Technology
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalist 4-8
LeTourneau University
Master of Science -
Kilgore College
Associates of Teaching -
Kilgore College
Practicum Experience
- Hallsville ISD, September 2017 – January 2018 – 23 hours in the Middle School Library under the supervision of Terri Nalls and Cheryl Winters
- Gilmer ISD, February 2018 – September 2019 – Completed my 160 hours for MLI under the supervision of Penny Wise