Certified School Librarian dedicated to meeting student and teacher needs. Focused on technology, curriculum, and library collection support and committed to promoting lifelong learning. Background in high school education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Librarian
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2019 - Current
Enhanced student research skills by implementing innovative information literacy programs and workshops.
Streamlined the library collection by conducting regular inventory checks and updating materials for relevance and currency.
Collaborated with faculty to design curriculum-aligned research projects, fostering critical thinking among students.
Supported faculty by providing relevant materials for lesson planning and curriculum development.
Streamlined library operations through effective cataloging, classification, and organization of materials.
Collaborated with teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects that fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Spearheaded initiatives to expand digital resources available to students, including eBooks and online databases.
Managed budgets effectively, ensuring adequate funding for new materials, equipment upgrades, and special programs.
School Technology Facilitator
East Baton Rouge Parish
08.2019 - Current
Completed Site 1:1 Chromebook Management Plan for students and faculty.
Completed yearly 1:1 Chromebook check in/out.
Supported classroom teachers and students with timely and effective troubleshooting for hardware and software issues.
Developed and shared user-friendly training materials to facilitate quick adoption of new technologies within the district.
Streamlined communication between technical teams and faculty.
Managed incident ticketing system effectively, prioritizing urgent requests and escalating critical issues when necessary.
Maintained comprehensive documentation of IT processes, updates, and troubleshooting procedures to streamline future problem resolution efforts.
Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team.
Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
Collaborated with teachers to create positive classroom content for social media accounts and school website, expanding class and school exposure and attracting new followers.
Managed social media accounts, ensuring timely responses to comments and messages from the community.
Scheduled regular postings using social media management tools, ensuring a steady stream of fresh content for followers'' consumption.
English Teacher
Central Community School System
08.2007 - 08.2018
Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and implement targeted strategies for improvement.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
Education
Graduate Certificate - School Librarianship
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education-English Language Arts
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2001
Skills
Collection development
Library Instruction
Website Maintenance
Multimedia production
Curriculum support
Reference Services
Technical Support
Social media knowledge
Literacy development
Data Collection
Collection analysis
Budget Administration
Timeline
School Librarian
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2019 - Current
School Technology Facilitator
East Baton Rouge Parish
08.2019 - Current
English Teacher
Central Community School System
08.2007 - 08.2018
Graduate Certificate - School Librarianship
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education-English Language Arts
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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