Lesley Susan Staggs
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Former school library media specialist and teacher with years of experience in education, data applications, and management of information systems. Served as a teacher leader and mentor. Has a positive mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Library Media Specialist
Maplewood Richmond Heights School District
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Compiled and submitted library activity and performance reports for improved insight.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach
Maplewood Richmond Heights School District
08.2001 - 08.2014
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Used approaches such as [Name] to achieve dramatic results with students.
English Teacher
Valley Park School District
08.1998 - 08.2001
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Education
Post-Graduate Coursework in Creative Writing -
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MOMaster of Arts - Literacy
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO12.1993
Skills
- Current General and Remote Notary Certified
- Materials Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Interlibrary Loans
- Research Reports
- Maintaining Library System
- Proficient Use in Alexa, Destiny, Google Apps, EduClimber
- Mentoring and Coaching New Teachers in Literacy and Behavior Management
- Organized School Wide Events such as Book Fairs and Book Clubs
Timeline
School Library Media Specialist
Maplewood Richmond Heights School District
08.2014 - 06.2023
Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach
Maplewood Richmond Heights School District
08.2001 - 08.2014
English Teacher
Valley Park School District
08.1998 - 08.2001
Post-Graduate Coursework in Creative Writing -
Washington University in St Louis
Master of Arts - Literacy
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Missouri - Columbia
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