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Katie Ann Cyrs

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in school and academic librarianship, certification in Youth Services, and hands-on experience gained through educational projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MLIS School Library Practicum

Deming High School
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supported digital library collections containing e-books, audiobooks, and digital media.
  • Cataloged and organized books, materials, and other documents for proper library management.
  • Assisted in the selection and acquisition of books.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to enhance library services and resources.
  • Delivered a library instruction session on specific databases.

MLIS Academic Library Practicum

New Mexico State Univeristy
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Shelved and weeded books
  • Organized collections
  • Practiced database searching with a cooperating librarian
  • Shadowed Technical Services staff meetings
  • Shadowed and Interviewed Library Staff across departments and on the floor
  • Recorded lost, found, and/or relocated books
  • Researched and participated in discussions about planning for the library
  • Wrote research paper

Secondary Language Arts Teacher

Las Cruces Public Schools
01.1999 - 03.2019
  • Evaluated each student's academic skills through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
  • Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Created and maintained a safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Promoted a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration in the classroom.
  • Developed and implemented various instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.

Education

Master of Library And Information Science - Academic And School Librarianship

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS Online
08-2025

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
08-2016

Master of Arts - Education

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
09-2006

Bachelor of Arts - English

New Mexico State Univeristy
Las Cruces, NM
05-1996

Skills

  • Information Literacy
  • Curriculum Design and Development
  • Cross-curricular design
  • Differentiated Learning
  • Problems-based inquiry
  • Student-centered learning
  • Whole Group Learning
  • Multi-Cultural Awareness

Certification

Certificate in Youth Services (Expected August 2025)

Online Teaching (in progress)


Timeline

MLIS School Library Practicum

Deming High School
10.2024 - 12.2024

MLIS Academic Library Practicum

New Mexico State Univeristy
08.2023 - 12.2023

Secondary Language Arts Teacher

Las Cruces Public Schools
01.1999 - 03.2019

Master of Library And Information Science - Academic And School Librarianship

University of Southern Mississippi

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

New Mexico State University

Master of Arts - Education

New Mexico State University

Bachelor of Arts - English

New Mexico State Univeristy

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