Lauren Chiasson Deville
Lafayette
Summary
Innovative Librarian/Media Specialist with expertise in integrating technology and developing literacy programs. Led community events and improved curriculum delivery while fostering student engagement and collaboration. Managed digital resources and created web applications to support diverse learning needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Librarian/Media Specialist
Lafayette Parish School System
Lafayette
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging reading programs to foster literacy among students.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate library resources into classroom curricula.
- Managed cataloging and organization of library resources to improve student access.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of digital resources and library technology tools.
- Streamlined management of library media supplies and special equipment to increase resource availability.
- Organized community events that promoted library services and fostered family involvement.
- Managed daily operations of the library, including staffing issues, budgeting, inventory control, and purchasing.
Middle School Teacher
Lafayette Parish School System
Lafayette
01.2003 - 05.2012
- Integrated technology into lessons, supporting personalized learning and increasing student interaction.
- Designed lesson plans to engage diverse student learning styles, fostering inclusive classroom participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum effectiveness, improving student comprehension and engagement.
Health Club Owener
Shades for Women
Lafayette
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Managed daily operations, overseeing hiring and training of staff to enhance service quality.
- Developed and implemented targeted marketing strategies, increasing customer engagement.
- Negotiated deals and resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction.
Education
School Librarian Certification - Grades K-12
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LABachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Library resource management
- Digital resource management
- Library management systems
- Library website development
- Digital content curation
- Educational technology expertise
- Technology integration
- Interactive learning resources
- Curriculum development
- Creative lesson planning
- Information literacy
- Student engagement techniques
- Classroom management
- Collaborative project management
- Leadership
- Communication proficiency
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
Certification
- Louisiana Certified School Media Specialist/Tech Coach
- Louisiana Certified Elementary/Middle School Teacher
Personal Information
Title: Scholastic Book Fair Chairwoman, Producer of Billeaud's Televised Morning Show, School Website Designer, School Technology Coach, Yearbook Chairwoman, STEAM Teacher, Certified to Mentor Beginning Teachers, "The Leader in Me" Lighthouse Team Member, Louisiana Library Association Member, LYRC (Louisiana Young Readers' Choice) State Committee Member, Nominee for Lafayette Parish's Elementary Librarian of the Year 2024
Accomplishments
- 2024 Lafayette Parish Librarian of the Year Nominee
Timeline
Librarian/Media Specialist
Lafayette Parish School System
08.2019 - Current
Health Club Owener
Shades for Women
01.2005 - 08.2007
Middle School Teacher
Lafayette Parish School System
01.2003 - 05.2012
School Librarian Certification - Grades K-12
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette