Kara Beasley
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced education professional with strong focus on information organization, digital cataloging, and community engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to changing needs, while achieving targeted outcomes. Knowledgeable in managing collections, conducting research, and providing exceptional user services. Reliable, flexible, and ready to make a significant impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Instructor
Osceola High School
08.2024 - Current
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with students, families, administrators, and colleagues.
- Implement inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible learning practices to support diverse learners.
- Collaborate across teams to align educational goals and support shared initiatives.
- Develop and evaluate curriculum and learning experiences, using data to inform continuous program improvement.
Assistant Manager
Menards
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Trained new Team Members on ordering materials and conducting inventory.
- Delegated department-specific tasks to Team Members to promote maximum efficiency.
- Collaborated with vendors and guests to ensure all special orders were correct and delivered on time.
- Performed closing tasks to prepare for the following day’s operations.
Librarian Intern – The Lincoln Collection
Allen County Public Library
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Transcribed letters dating as far back as the mid-19th century to be used in the Lincoln Collection archive.
- Assisted in the digitization of archived documents for the Lincoln Collection to make widespread public access more achievable.
- Collaborated with full-time librarians daily in order to prioritize activities and brainstorm solutions to current problems.
- Researched facts to provide contextual details about pieces in the Lincoln Collection, expanding information available to patrons.
Team Leader
Chick-Fil-A
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Trained new Team Members in established restaurant policies and procedures.
- Delegated tasks to Team Members in order to promote maximum efficiency.
- Assumed leadership of restaurant operations when managers were absent.
Education
Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) -
Indiana University Bloomington
05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
Indiana University Fort Wayne
05-2020
Skills
- Archiving
- Digitization
- Preservation
- Microsoft Office programs
- Writing instruction
- Public speaking & youth engagement
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Author of “Abraham Lincoln: A Self-Made Man Through Literature,” published on The Lincoln Collection Tumbler page in 2020.
- Author of “A Brief History of Slavery and Frederick Douglass,” published on The Lincoln Collection Tumbler page in 2020.
- Author of “Spiritualism: The Gateway Between the Living and the Dead,” published on The Lincoln Collection Tumbler page in 2020.
- Transcribed 8 letters from the 19th century.
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
Certification
- State of Indiana Librarian Certificate 3
Timeline
English Language Arts Instructor
Osceola High School
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Menards
09.2021 - 08.2024
Librarian Intern – The Lincoln Collection
Allen County Public Library
01.2020 - 05.2020
Team Leader
Chick-Fil-A
06.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
Indiana University Fort Wayne
Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) -
Indiana University Bloomington