Jo'Lee Tarkon

- Lead and manage weekly storytimes for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Plan and implement a wide variety of engaging youth programs including art classes, science events, and educational workshops.
- Coordinate with external partners such as Houston Museum of Natural Science, local park rangers, Livingston Art League, and Texas Master Naturalists to offer diverse programming.
- Design and manage an annual 7-week Summer Reading Program with both active events and passive reading challenges.
- Represent the library as a community liaison, attending and speaking at local events including literacy nights, festivals, and service organization meetings.

- Developed and led engaging storytimes, crafts, and educational programs for children and families.
- Facilitated chess club and art classes to promote cognitive development and creativity.
- Played a key role in organizing community events such as Earth Day celebrations and arts festivals.
- Supported circulation, reader advisory, and collection development for the children's section.

- Provided individualized academic support in reading, math, science, college prep, and GED studies to students from elementary through high school.
- Built strong relationships with families to support student learning and educational planning.
- Applied differentiated instruction and flexible strategies to meet diverse learning needs.