Jennifer Crosley
DUNEDIN,FL
Summary
Energetic Media Specialist trained in helping teachers maximize student learning with useful technological resources and support equipment. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities with friendly and adaptable teaching approaches.
24+ years in the education field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Pinellas County Schools
Largo, FL
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to determine appropriate library resources for curricular units.
- Created online research guides and tutorials to help students access digital resources.
- Instructed classes on proper research techniques using print and digital sources.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of current trends in literature and media technologies.
- Prepared annual budget reports outlining expenditures related to library operations.
- Managed 6 accounts of over $1600.00/year
- Supervised student aides who assisted with daily tasks in the library.
- Attended and presented at a national FAME conferences and subscribed to trade publications to maintain current knowledge of field.
Teacher - High School Science
Pinellas County Schools
Largo, FL
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Assessed students' individual learning needs and developed instructional strategies to meet those needs.
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students in the learning process.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to develop curriculum.
- Encouraged critical thinking through inquiry-based activities.
- Organized field trips, laboratory experiments, and other hands-on activities.
- Integrated technologyI into lessons for enhanced learning opportunities.
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as lectures, discussions, multimedia presentations, role playing.
- Used differentiated instructional techniques to promote content relevance.
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Facilitated extracurricular clubs such as Student Government and teacher bible studies.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05-1996
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Program Management
- Group Instruction
- Project Management
- Proficient in Office 365, Teams and Interactive Media
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem-Solving and Reasoning
- Client Relationships
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Met my professional goal of being the only Media Specialist in Pinellas County to be awarded a seat on the Florida Teen Reads committee, and present at a National FAME conference.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Pinellas County Schools
08.2019 - 02.2024
Teacher - High School Science
Pinellas County Schools
08.2015 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Toledo