Jennifer McPherson
Bemus Point,NY
Summary
Experienced Library Media Specialist enthusiastic about helping students of all cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic levels excel in learning. Outgoing and reliable professional with flexible and collaborative approach. Consistently promotes love of reading, research and learning across all grades.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
High Point Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Developed a relationship with the students that ultimately improved student learning and motivation
- Identified the learning differences in students and planned activities to accommodate these differences
- Acquired educational knowledge necessary to fulfill curriculum goals
- Organized and recruited parent volunteers for successful book fair
- Lead inquiry based operations of the school library
- Planned and lead the Literacy Team for school wide author visit
- Coordinated and planned “Creativity Day” by scheduling and planning for specialists to come and educate 500 students
- Utilized Technology based lessons in library class and for research.
Library Media Specialist
Bryden Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Taught lessons that promoted higher level thinking
- Supported teachers with materials that met school and state curriculum goals
- Facilitated guided reading group daily to first graders
- Coordinated Right to Read week
- Encouraged students to increase information literacy skills with how to use and locate materials effectively and independently in the library
- Used technology in both reading group and library instruction to support curriculum goals and increase student achievement
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to help positively impact student achievement and provide seamless instruction to all learners.
Physical/Health Education Teacher
Beachwood Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Maintained productive, safe learning environment by reinforcing class expectations, holding students accountable for their actions and by remaining consistent
- Organized and planned lessons that promoted teamwork and cooperation
- Coordinated “Hoops for Heart” event to raise heart awareness for the American Heart Association
- Incorporated INFOhio databases into Health units
- Worked cooperatively and collaboratively with co-worker to plan units for both Health and PE units.
Physical Education Teacher
The Atlanta International School
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Initiated the creative games unit in the Upper School to encourage innovative thinking
- Planned field day activities for the Middle School
- Worked with a number of professional colleagues in the development of an innovative PE curriculum to support school-wide goals
- Taught the State of Georgia Driving Course.
Physical Education Teacher
Stiles Elementary
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Used a dynamic motivational approach to the teaching process to insure that all students participated in class activities
- Coordinated “Jump Rope for Heart” Events, raising over $2,000 each year
- Maintained productive learning environment by managing efficient class time and space
- Safety Patrol Advisor.
Education
Master of Library and Information Science - MLIS
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2006
Bachelor of Science in Education - K-12 Physical Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.1997
Associates Degree - Math/Science
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05.1994
Skills
- Classroom Collaboration
- Research Based Lessons
- Familiar with STEM inclusion
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
High Point Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2014
Library Media Specialist
Bryden Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2007
Physical/Health Education Teacher
Beachwood Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Physical Education Teacher
The Atlanta International School
01.2000 - 01.2003
Physical Education Teacher
Stiles Elementary
01.1998 - 01.2000
Master of Library and Information Science - MLIS
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science in Education - K-12 Physical Education
Bowling Green State University
Associates Degree - Math/Science
Jamestown Community College
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