Lisa A. Touzeau
West Orange,New Jersey
Summary
Media specialist trained in instrumental and creative instructional design offering 17+ years experience in technology integration and curriculum planning for students and teachers. Built Knowledge Base repositories for students to access 24/7 to enhance the library media center experience. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities with friendly and adaptable approach. Life long learner.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST, LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
West Orange Public Schools
WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
01.2008 - Current
- Integration of instructional technology using G-Suite for Education, extensions and add-ons in the classroom and eLearning platforms to maximize student learning.
- Designed and wrote curriculum and implement lesson plans for grades seven to eight to secure curriculum integration per the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district and state curriculum guidelines.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on incorporating new technologies into instruction.
- Collaborated with IT personnel to troubleshoot technology issues for both faculty and students.
- Promote Literacy Promote literacy through various reading events and platforms such as the yearly book fair, public library programs, contests, author visits, monthly showcases, town wide literacy program, MackinVia and SORA applications.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to teach Information literacy & research methods that address subject matter content, information literacy, and research methods using prior knowledge, classroom learning and the technology of the Library Media Center.
- Created synchronous and asynchronous instructional materials, such as Google Slides, tutorials and videos, to help teachers and students understand the use of technology tools.
- Conducted training sessions to educate teachers on how to utilize technology effectively in their teaching.
- Developed policies and procedures related to the safe use of digital devices by students.
- Monitored student usage of technology resources during class time to ensure proper utilization of tools.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance to staff members when needed.
- Responsible for collection development of library resources.
- Turnkey copyright guidelines to teachers and students as it pertains to print and online resources.
- Develop lesson plans that address differentiated various learning strategies, abilities and backgrounds.
- Co-wrote and received a grant for a Makerbot 3D Replicator Plus printer and accessories
- Advised students for County quiz bowl competitions
- Acquire and curated NASA artifacts to educate students to STEM subjects, and the historic aerospace missions of former residents Mark & Scott Kelly
- Additional experience in Maker Spaces, Collection Conversion, Budget Development, Facility Management, and Collaboration
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
DEERFIELD SCHOOL
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Curriculum Development Design and implement lesson plans for grades three to eight to secure curriculum integration per the New Jersey Core Content Curriculum Standards and district curriculum guidelines
- Differentiated Instruction Develop lesson plans that addressed various learning strategies, abilities and backgrounds
- Grant Writing Co-wrote a grant for a Mac Lab to integrate curriculum through technology and address multiple intelligences
- Retrospective Conversion Identified collection deficiencies both digitally and physically
- Collection Development, Cataloging and Classifying Guide students through the Dewey Decimal System through both instructional and interactive methods
- Responsible for collection development
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
WEST ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WEST ORANGE, NJ
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Curriculum Implementation Implementation of lesson plans for grade K-12 and Education Media on an as needed basis
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL & ACADEMY
WEST ORANGE, NJ
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Curriculum Development Designed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans for grades K-8 to assure curriculum integration per the New Jersey Core Content Curriculum Standards, ALA Technology Standards and The Technology Plan of the Archdiocese of Newark
- Project Based Learning Developed student based projects that moved logically from a knowledge base into higher levels of critical thinking
- Information Literacy/Big 6 Facilitated a student driven multimedia presentation using the Big 6 information finding strategies to define, reference, research, write and present a fifty year history of the school using multiple computer applications to investigate and formulate the project
- Cataloging and Classifying Guided students through the Dewey Decimal System through both instructional and interactive methods
- Responsible for collection development
- Literacy Instruction Used storytelling and story writing to expose the students to the many genres of literature
- Copyright and Plagiarism Guidelines Reviewed proper procedures to document sources for research projects
- Media Production Utilized digital images, digital video and digital audio to create multimedia projects
- Professional Development Responsible for professional development training workshops for faculty needing technology instruction
DIRECTOR OF IMPORTS
S. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INC.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
01.1998 - 12.2003
- Negotiated all contracts with steamship lines, airlines, freight forwarders and trade associations to guarantee freight savings
- Oversaw movement of product internationally and acted as key contact to United States Customs to assure compliance of and customs clearance of $100 million of product
- Educated management with regard to product compliance as outlined by the United States Customs Service and oversaw training and staffing of department.
CONSULTANT
i-scope Inc.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Industry Expert Assisted in product development for e-business supply side web site
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF IMPORTS
S. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INC.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
01.1996 - 12.1998
- Economic Literacy Negotiated all contracts with steamship lines, airlines, freight forwarders and trade associations to guarantee freight savings
- Geographic Relationships Oversaw movement of product internationally and acted as key contact to United States Customs to assure compliance of and customs clearance of $100 million of product
- Staff Education Educated management with regard to product compliance as outlined by the United States Customs Service and oversaw training and staffing of department
- NEW YORK, N.Y
CONSULTANT
OGILVY & MATHER PROMOTIONS
HONG KONG
01.1990 - 12.1993
- Research Consultant Researched sales opportunities established and implemented plans for clients to successfully enter a new international marketplace for increased profits
Education
Masters with distinction - Library Media
Kean University, Nathan Weiss Graduate College
Union3.985 GPA Teacher Certification Program -
Montclair State University, The Graduate School
Montclair, NJBachelor of Arts - Political Science
Seton Hall University
Skills
- Web Development Adobe InDesign, SharePoint, Google Sites, Schoolwires, WordPress
- Course Ware Blackboard, Google Classroom
- Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
- Document Applications Microsoft Office, GSuite for Education
- Mac Operating Systems
- Circulation Software: Follett Destiny, Mandarin 3 Circulation Software
- Google GSuite for Education Level 1 Certified Educator
- Edpuzzle Level 2
- Screencastify Genius
- Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google
Affiliations
- New Jersey Association of School Librarians
- American Library Association
- New Jersey Education Association
- Trustee: West Orange Scholarship Fund
- Vice President & Alternative to the Superintendent: West Orange Public Library Board of Trustees
- Head Building Representative/Webmaster/Middle School Committee West Orange Education Association
- Nikhil Badlani Foundation Registration Race Chair 2017-present
Certification
- Standard Educational Services Certificate: Associate School Library Media Specialist No. 723846
- Instructional Teaching Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing: Social Studies No. 642238
Timeline
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST, LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
West Orange Public Schools
01.2008 - Current
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
DEERFIELD SCHOOL
09.2007 - 12.2007
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
WEST ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2006 - 06.2007
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL & ACADEMY
09.2004 - 06.2006
CONSULTANT
i-scope Inc.
01.2000 - 12.2000
DIRECTOR OF IMPORTS
S. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INC.
01.1998 - 12.2003
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF IMPORTS
S. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INC.
01.1996 - 12.1998
CONSULTANT
OGILVY & MATHER PROMOTIONS
01.1990 - 12.1993
Masters with distinction - Library Media
Kean University, Nathan Weiss Graduate College
3.985 GPA Teacher Certification Program -
Montclair State University, The Graduate School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Seton Hall University
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