Kendra Dake
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Library Media Specialist eager to help students enjoy learning and engage in education using diverse media strategies. Dedicated to working closely with teachers and other library staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Paul Ecke Elementary
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website and newsletter.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Analyzed circulation data to identify trends in resource usage, informing decisions for future acquisitions or weeding outdated materials.
- Established a welcoming atmosphere within the library space, fostering positive interactions between students, staff, and visitors.
- Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain continuity of service.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
Assistant Director
Mad Science of South Orange County
05.2000 - 11.2006
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as school assemblies, community events, team building entertainment and promotional events.
- Created new curriculum, including research and development, training, purchasing and implementing.
- Maintained schedules for over 15 employees and 50 different classes/ schools.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among patrons and staff.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced public relations, organizing community outreach programs that elevated organization's public profile.
- Cultivated culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to innovate and propose solutions to operational challenges.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Library And Information Technology
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.1998
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Scheduling
- Client Relationships
- Reference Research
- Literacy development
- Cataloging and Classification
- Reading promotion
- Collection development
Hobbies
Have helped my family research and record over 9 generations and 6 main lines in Geneology
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Paul Ecke Elementary
08.2016 - 09.2018
Assistant Director
Mad Science of South Orange County
05.2000 - 11.2006
Associate of Arts - Library And Information Technology
Palomar College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Irvine
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