Maria Louise Anderson
Indio,CA
Summary
Seasoned Library Media Specialist, I have been working at Dr. Carreon academy for the last 17 years so I am familiar with successful strategies for building relationships with students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Flexible and friendly team player with encouraging and motivational approach.
I am a Librarian successful at overseeing the entire catalog, as well as all equipment and additional materials, to support teachers and students.
Organized Library Media Specialist, specializing in multimedia equipment and materials management.
Resourceful, focused and dedicated to teaching. Talented, driven to collaborate with educators and students to encourage learning. Familiar with library and classroom practices.
Meticulous Library Media Specialist motivated to improve student learning with multimedia resources.
My passion is to encourage students and staff to love reading. I created a small library inside the staff lounge of the school for the staff to take books home and bring books from home to share with the staff members. I have been to CABE which was an amazing experience and learned so many things that helped me connect to the students more. In there I took a class on diversifying the library collection to include a more wide worldwide point of view through our library collection.
I also had the opportunity to go to an AVID weekend in San Diego which improve my AVID strategies,to help for the implementation of this program schoolwide.
In my view the relationships that we can build with students impact directly their encouragement to improve their learning and their love of reading.
I really think the library should be a the heart of the school.
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Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Desert Sands Unified School District
Indio, CA
06.2007 - Current
- Organized and maintained library collections, including books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and electronic resources.
- Developed a system of cataloging new library materials.
- Created online research guides and tutorials to help students access digital resources.
- Managed student circulation of library materials such as textbooks, laptops, iPads.
- Provided instruction in the use of technology-based information retrieval systems.
- Conducted book talks and other activities to promote reading among students.
- Instructed classes on proper research techniques using print and digital sources.
- Facilitated author visits for classroom enrichment activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to determine appropriate library resources for curricular units.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of current trends in literature and media technologies.
- Prepared annual budget reports outlining expenditures related to library operations.
- Planned special events such as story time sessions or book fairs.
- Participated in professional development seminars related to librarianship.
- Organized library equipment and collections.
- Kept resources in clean and working fashion to maintain availability for use.
- Taught group and individual instruction sessions to impart knowledge of library and research practices.
- Maintained first-rate service by quickly repairing or replacing damaged materials and equipment according to library budget.
- Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
- Maintained complete and accurate records of library transactions.
- Publicized and promoted library services, programs and collections.
- Cleaned and repaired damaged books and library resource materials.
- Answered patrons' questions at circulation desk.
- Coached students, faculty and staff in use of electronic, print and internet resources.
- Troubleshot technical problems with library computers and other technology.
- Processed faculty requests for new resources.
- Led library volunteer program, supervising work of [Number] volunteers each day.
- Restocked returned items to correct shelf or storage locations.
- Identified and removed worn or outdated books and media.
- Collected fines from customers for overdue books and resources.
- Handled in-person and telephone requests for information and materials.
- Prepared, printed and attached classification labels.
- Located desired materials for institutional staff special projects.
- Ordered and processed various library materials and media.
- Generated overdue notices and followed up with patrons to recover items.
MTSS Tier 1 Team
Desert Sands Unified School District
Indio, CA
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Tier 1 Core Instruction- Universal supports for all the students
- Helped in creating the general expectations Matrix for all the instructional settings of the school.
- Helped enhancing a better climate of communication with all the stakeholders of the school.
- Helped creating the School- wide Positive Interventions program.
- "Fire Award"
- " Cosmo class Awards".
- Rocking lunch program
- WICOR Wows (connection to the AVID program)
- AR Point rewards program, which I run entirely by myself. Students would get prizes of according to the amount of AR points the would have earn.
- Helped creating the Carreon Comets Behavior plan Matrix.
- Enhance communication with parent that spoke Spanish.
- Helped creating the team Theory of Action.
Accelerated Reader Program Facilitator
Desert Sands Unified School District
Indio, CA
06.2008 - 06.2021
- Maintained accurate records of program attendance and outcomes.
- Encouraged active participation from all members in order to maximize learning potential.
- Facilitated group activities in a safe, supportive environment.
- Conducted individual and group assessments to identify participant needs.
- Provided feedback on progress to parents and guardians of participants.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure successful program delivery.
- Provided guidance and support throughout the duration of the program sessions.
- Utilized problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors among participants.
- Monitored progress towards achievement of course objectives and goals.
- Delivered presentations during parent orientation meetings.
- Facilitated educational workshops, meetings and conferences associated with program.
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Desert Sands Unified School District
Indio, CA
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Provided classroom support to teachers and students in a Head Start program.
- Encouraged social interaction among peers and facilitated group activities.
- Organized and maintained student records, such as attendance logs, health forms, and immunization records.
- Prepared materials for lessons and supported teachers during instruction time.
Reading Across America Event Coordinator
Desert Sands Unified School District
Indio, CA
- Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services for events.
- Monitored budgeting process for each event to ensure cost efficiency.
- Created detailed reports outlining event planning progress, timelines, budgets, and other relevant information.
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
- Planned various activities such as seminars, workshops or conferences related to the event theme or topic area.
- Developed promotional materials such as flyers, brochures or posters for marketing purposes prior to each event.
- Assisted guests throughout the duration of an event by providing directions or answering questions about available amenities.
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Led site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Worked in tandem with department head to coordinate logistics of all calendar events.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mexican Histori And Bibliographical Management
INAH
Mexico City06-1992
Associate of Science - Chemical Engineering
UNAM Facultad De Quimica
Mexico City06-1990
Some College (No Degree) -
Google Training Weekend
Shadow Hills High SchoolLanguages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Elementary
Accomplishments
- I was awarded the IT award for excellence in my line of work.
- I have been named staff of the week at least twice every school year.
- First Certificate in English form the Cambridge University, England in 1987.
- Head start recognition of Excellence 2007.
Certification
- Most of my Certificates and studies are from Mexico.
Affiliations
- Traveled several time to deferent countries in Europe, Denmark, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, England, etc.
- My family and I enjoy astronomy so we have traveled to see different Eclipses, we went in 2017 to Oregon to see the total Eclipse of the sun and to Chile to see the total eclipse in 2019.
- My hobbies apart from reading are making bracelets, scrapbooking and I enjoy making family trees. Love investigating my ancestors.
- Last summer I had the opportunity to take my kids to Yellowstone National park and we traveled to Cancun Mexico as well.
Timeline
MTSS Tier 1 Team
Desert Sands Unified School District
09.2018 - 06.2021
Accelerated Reader Program Facilitator
Desert Sands Unified School District
06.2008 - 06.2021
Library Media Specialist
Desert Sands Unified School District
06.2007 - Current
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Desert Sands Unified School District
11.2006 - 06.2007
Reading Across America Event Coordinator
Desert Sands Unified School District
Associate of Arts - Mexican Histori And Bibliographical Management
INAH
Associate of Science - Chemical Engineering
UNAM Facultad De Quimica
Some College (No Degree) -
Google Training Weekend
- Most of my Certificates and studies are from Mexico.