Marieke Sperry
Norwich,VT
Summary
Upbeat librarian/teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Librarian
Quechee Public Library
10.2007 - 08.2023
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation
- Organized and maintained detailed records on equipment use, materials logs and circulation activities.
- Catalogued and sorted books and library materials.
- Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
- Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
- tracked monthly and yearly statistics for library accreditation purposes
- implemented hybrid programming during and after Covid
- PR representative for the library using social media, listserves, websites
- maintained rotating collection between 2 library buildings
- provided outreach to local schools, underserved families and senior center
Camp Counselor
The Aloha Foundation
06.1989 - 08.2010
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
- Evaluated campers' progress and provided feedback to parents.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Assisted in recruitment and hiring of new recreation staff.
- Developed and monitored budgets for recreational activities.
Elementary School Teacher
Moses Brown School
03.1996 - 04.2006
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Education
M.A.T - Elementary Education
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI05.2003
Master of Arts - American Studies
Universiteit Van Utrecht
Utrecht, 06.1996
Skills
- Technical Programs
- Community Outreach
- Educational Activities Planning
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Effective Project Completion
- Social Media Management
- Database Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Written and Oral Communications
Timeline
Assistant Librarian
Quechee Public Library
10.2007 - 08.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Moses Brown School
03.1996 - 04.2006
Camp Counselor
The Aloha Foundation
06.1989 - 08.2010
M.A.T - Elementary Education
Roger Williams University
Master of Arts - American Studies
Universiteit Van Utrecht
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