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Karama Mathis

Karama Mathis

School Librarian
Cypress,TX

Summary

Dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic Librarian committed to fostering students' critical thinking and research skills through use of the library resources. I have successfully transformed struggling and reluctant readers into students who are excited about reading through thoughtful collection analysis, book promotion, and exposure to diverse reading and learning opportunities. The library is the hub of the school where students are excited about books and learning.

Work History

Librarian

Bane Elementary, CFISD
Houston, TX
08.2020 - Current
  • Plans and implements an effective school library program that meets identified needs and creates a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
  • Provides services and resources that allows students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems.
  • Work with teachers to convey appropriate use of digital resources and schedule time in the library to teach students how to use digital resources in classroom.
  • Drive expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
  • Engage students and educate teachers on the use of library digital resources, safe internet use, research and ebooks.
  • Train teachers on implementation of new technology in classrooms.
  • Administers budget effectively and efficiently according to priorities of the instructional program, the district's collection development policy, and the established business practices.
  • Coordinate and manage all activities pertaining to the library such as book fairs, author visits, book talks, or specific literacy programming.

English, Reading and Social Behavior Teacher

Maybelline Carpenter Center CFISD
Houston, TX
11.2011 - 06.2020
  • Taught reading, language arts, and social sciences in a restorative learning environment for students with emotional disturbances and learning differences
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Design and develop individual educational plans (IEP) based on unique learning style
  • Create flexible and creative ELA, Reading, and Social Behavior lessons to meet the needs of exceptional learners
  • Assisted with planning, coordination, and supervision of Extended School Year activities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

ELA Teacher

Memorial High School PAISD
Port Arthur, TX
08.2008 - Current
  • Inspire and motivate 120 high school students daily with engaging instruction for 10th and 11th grade English using established English curricula
  • Communicate with fellow team department members on a regular basis with regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, and subject organization
  • Developed district goals with administrators and other colleagues as the school's representative for the District Planning Committee
  • Executed daily use of Harry Wong's classroom management techniques to ensure students safety and cooperation

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Education

Master of Science - Library Science

University of Houston –Clear Lake
Clear Lake, Texas
08.2018 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX
08.1999 - 05.2003

Skills

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Additional Information

Education Technology Liaison 2019-present

Ribbons Read (Diverse and inclusive book selection committee) 2020-present

Campus Website Administrator 2019

Teacher of the Year 2018

Campus Sunshine Committee 2015-2018

District Planning Committee 2012-2015

Girl Scout Assistant Leader 2011-2013

Cub Scout Assistant Leader 2013-2017

USAA Inclusion and Diversity Liaison 2006

Colorado Springs Toastmasters 2006-2007

Timeline

Librarian

Bane Elementary, CFISD
08.2020 - Current

Master of Science - Library Science

University of Houston –Clear Lake
08.2018 - 05.2020

English, Reading and Social Behavior Teacher

Maybelline Carpenter Center CFISD
11.2011 - 06.2020

ELA Teacher

Memorial High School PAISD
08.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Houston - Downtown
08.1999 - 05.2003

Certifications

School Librarian (EC-12), Generalist(4-8), English Language Arts and Reading(8-12), Speech (7-12), Special Education(EC-12),

Certifications

School Librarian (EC-12), Generalist(4-8), English Language Arts and Reading(8-12), Speech (7-12), Special Education(EC-12),

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