JILL WAGNER
Washingtonville,New York
Summary
Detail-oriented Library Media Specialist eager to help students develop a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of libraries. Dedicated to working closely with teachers and other library staff.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Middletown Enlarged City School District
08.2023 - Current
- Instructed 6th grade students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Promoted love of libraries and reading throughout school with contests, displays and open lunch periods.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
Library Media Specialist
Clarkstown Central School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught K-5 students about library practices via group instruction.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
Youth Services Coordinator
Library System of Lancaster
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated countywide Summer Reading Program for 16 public libraries and Bookmobile
- Provided support, training on new technologies and professional development opportunities for youth services staff
- Managed Early Literacy Outreach Program, Be READy Rover
- Created promotional materials for countywide programs and materials
- Created educational programming for children and their families
Information Specialist/Youth Services
Forsyth County Public Library
10.2013 - 05.2019
- Developed and delivered youth-centered programs and services such as storytimes and STEM programming for youth ages birth to 18
- Provided reference services for library patrons of all ages
- Explained use of library facilities, resources, equipment, services, and library policies.
Math Teacher
Point Pleasant Borough School District
08.1999 - 08.2002
Education
Master of Library And Information Science -
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12.2018
Master of Education - Mathematics
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Science - Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NYSkills
- Digital tools
- Group Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Information sources
- Collection development
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Middletown Enlarged City School District
08.2023 - Current
Library Media Specialist
Clarkstown Central School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Youth Services Coordinator
Library System of Lancaster
11.2020 - 01.2022
Information Specialist/Youth Services
Forsyth County Public Library
10.2013 - 05.2019
Math Teacher
Point Pleasant Borough School District
08.1999 - 08.2002
Master of Library And Information Science -
Valdosta State University
Master of Education - Mathematics
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Education
The College of Saint Rose
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