Kimberly Rapp
Bloomsdale,MO
Summary
Creative Librarian and Teacher with history of providing high-quality library and classroom services and programming. Innovative with skill in developing and implementing programs to increase community interest and engagement. Motivating leader offering over a decade of experience working with children and adults backed with a Maters Degree in Education and experience in both library and classroom settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Valley Abloom LLC
12.2022 - Current
- Creator and owner of Valley Abloom LLC
- Works closely with customers to brighten their days
- Excellent customer service with friendly and upbeat attitude
- Completes all website edits and updates
- Teaches and donates time and resources to community
- Plans and designs flower garden
- Germinates seeds and keeps detailed records of what is grown
- Plants, grows, maintains, cuts, and arranges flowers
Adult Programming & Services Librarian/Technology Specialist
Ste. Genevieve County Library
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Served as the lead for adult programs and services.
- Provided excellent costumer service to patrons.
- Assisted customers with computer issues, database searches, printing, email, internet searches, and job applications.
- Issued library cards, assisted patrons in their applications, prepared cards, and collected fees.
- Checked out books, videos, and other library materials, scanned cards and reviewed due dates.
- Helped catalog new materials.
- Made copies and sent faxes.
- Completed interlibrary loans and located materials.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Trained new library staff and volunteers.
- Developed and ran book club.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Implemented feedback system to gather patron opinions, guiding future library enhancements.
- Spearheaded digital literacy initiatives.
- Held a variety of programs for the community for both adults and families.
- Wrote curriculum and taught technology classes.
Elementary Teacher/Middle School Science Teacher
Ste. Genevieve R-II
08.2013 - 05.2019
- Created meaningful and creative lessons to delight students and make learning unforgettable.
- Highly organized and proactive teacher who set goals and accomplished those goals with team of students.
- Excellent rapport with students and parents by building and maintaining meaningful relationships.
- Responded to all communications in timely manner.
Middle School Science Teacher
Mehlville School District
08.2010 - 05.2013
- 2013 Lemay Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year
- Modeled leadership to students by acting with integrity and sound judgement.
- Worked with multiple teams to accomplish goals within school and strengthen areas of weakness.
- Developed engaging lessons.
- Supported students to accomplish their learning goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
University Of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO05.2009
Skills
- Natural leader
- Action oriented
- Excellent rapport
- Organized
- Creative
- Marketing
- Self-starter
- Customer Relations
- Financial Planning
- Program creation and implementation
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
Teaching Certificates:
Elementary Education
Middle School Science
High School Biology
Hobbies
Reading
Gardening
Cut flowers
Hiking
Biking
Outdoors
Timeline
Owner
Valley Abloom LLC
12.2022 - Current
Adult Programming & Services Librarian/Technology Specialist
Ste. Genevieve County Library
03.2022 - 12.2022
Elementary Teacher/Middle School Science Teacher
Ste. Genevieve R-II
08.2013 - 05.2019
Middle School Science Teacher
Mehlville School District
08.2010 - 05.2013
Teaching Certificates:
Elementary Education
Middle School Science
High School Biology
Master of Arts - Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University Of Missouri - St Louis
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