Julia Newell
Taylor,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Snowflake Unified School District, excelling in roles that demand both hard skills like library software proficiency and soft skills such as guest services.
Offering strong foundation in organizational skills and customer service.
Brings ability to quickly grasp cataloging principles and media management tools. Ready to use and develop technical skills and resource management in Library and office role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Technician
Snowflake Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
- Created visually appealing displays showcasing relevant resources to promote topical themes or events within the community.
- Facilitated interlibrary loan requests for patrons seeking specific materials unavailable at our location.
- Partnered with other local institutions to foster collaborative relationships that enriched community engagement through shared initiatives.
- Supported community outreach initiatives by planning and executing engaging Book Fairs for diverse audiences.
- Implemented innovative strategies to increase overall patron satisfaction with the breadth of available resources and services offered.
- Assisted in the selection and acquisition of new library resources, aligning collection development with patron needs.
- Conducted informative orientations for new students, familiarizing them with library layout, policies, and services.
- Managed circulation desk operations, ensuring prompt and accurate check-in/check-out of materials.
- Ensured accurate inventory management through regular audits and updates to the library system database.
- Provided technology assistance to patrons, troubleshooting issues with computer systems.
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
- Processed customer fines and educated individual patrons on ways to minimize future charges.
- Catalogued and sorted books and library materials.
- Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
- Monitored patrons to enforce adherence to library policies for material management and behavior.
- Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries.
- Communicated with other local and regional branches to locate materials for inter-library loans.
Teacher's Aide
Snowflake Unified School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Supported classroom management by assisting teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress with regular feedback, helping to identify areas for improvement.
- Fostered student participation by encouraging questions and discussions during lessons.
- Assisted with lesson planning for engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized learning plans for students.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Long Term Substitute
Headstart Daycare
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Modified instructional approaches to accommodate varying student abilities.
- Encouraged student participation with interactive activities and discussions.
- Enhanced classroom environment by implementing engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles.
- Utilized hands-on learning techniques to maintain student interest and involvement.
- Developed rapport with students to create a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on best practices in education.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
Cook Shift Leader
Pizza Hut
04.2004 - 06.2007
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.
- Supported overall restaurant success through cross-training in various positions when necessary to provide adequate coverage during busy times.
- Utilized expert knowledge of various cooking techniques to prepare diverse dishes that met or exceeded guest expectations.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Waited tables, taking order and over seeing customer satisfaction
- Worked the registers and insuring correct change is given. Closed out the registers, and processed deposits to be deposited.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Northern Pioneer College
Snowflake, AZ05-2016
High School Diploma -
Sequoia Village School
Show Low, AZ05-2003
Skills
- Reference services
- Collection development
- Library software proficiency
- Budget administration
- Collection management
- Digital archiving
- Attention to detail
- Guest services
Software
Efficient in:
Google Drive including Sheets, Docs and Slides
Microsoft Word, Sheets, Excel, and Teams
Word Processor
Follett
Accelerated Reader
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveTimeline
Library Media Technician
Snowflake Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Snowflake Unified School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
Long Term Substitute
Headstart Daycare
10.2015 - 05.2016
Cook Shift Leader
Pizza Hut
04.2004 - 06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Northern Pioneer College
High School Diploma -
Sequoia Village School
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