Katherine Bigby
Due West,SC
Summary
Goal-oriented librarian and media specialist, skilled in fostering literacy, digital citizenship, and research skills in students. Expert in program planning and collection analysis, successfully expanded library resources to meet diverse student needs and increase circulation. A passionate advocate for reading, leveraging strong organizational skills to enhance library engagement and support educational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian/Media Specialist
Woodfields Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
- Teach K4-5th grade classes as part of the related arts schedule. Lessons promote literacy, digital citizenship, research and inquiry based on the SC state standards.
- Assist students and staff with resolving computer problems.
- Instruct students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Drive expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Assist students in locating and using library resources.
- Create programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Catalogue and organize books, materials and other documents.
Early Intervention Specialist
Easterseals
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Provided early intervention services to 18-20 families per week.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention home or daycare visits.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental delays.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Liaised with teachers, doctors, and therapists to maintain cohesive collaboration regarding child's goals and challenges.
- Attended IEP meetings to advocate for the child and family.
Education
Master of Library And Information Science -
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2024
Master of Arts - Psychology
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-2020
Skills
- Library instruction
- Research and inquiry based instruction
- Catalog maintenance
- Program planning
- Organizational skills
- Collection analysis
- Promote a love for reading
- Leader in the Accelerated Reader Program through Renaissance
Accomplishments
- 2024-2025 Woodfields Elementary School First-Year Teacher of the Year
- Increased circulation at Woodfields Elementary School by over 60%
- Transformed the age of Woodfields Elementary School's library collection from 2007 to 2009 in one year.
Timeline
Librarian/Media Specialist
Woodfields Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
Early Intervention Specialist
Easterseals
01.2021 - 07.2024
Master of Library And Information Science -
University of South Carolina
Master of Arts - Psychology
Clemson University