Mary Walter
Terre Haute
Summary
Media Specialist at Fuqua Elementary with a strong focus on digital resource management and literacy initiatives. Successfully implemented a 40-book challenge, resulting in a notable increase in student engagement. Proficient in information literacy instruction, empowering over 300 students to effectively navigate online resources collaboratively. Experienced in supporting teachers with technological resources to enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Specialist
Fuqua Elementary
Terre Haute
08.2022 - Current
- Managed library resources, ensuring accessibility and organization for students and staff.
- Assisted in planning school events focused on literacy initiatives.
- Supported students in using digital resources for research and creative projects.
- Troubleshot hardware and software issues related to multimedia equipment usage.
- Managed daily circulation tasks and ensured proper check-in and check-out procedures.
- Implemented a 40-book challenge, which promoted literacy for older elementary students. Students read books in different genres, resulting in increased engagement and participation.
- Developed and maintained the library collection by selecting, ordering, cataloging, and classifying books and other materials.
- Championed a team in the Battle of the Books competition for three consecutive years (2022-2025), fostering enhanced reading comprehension and collaboration among upper elementary students, ultimately leading to improved performance and engagement in reading.
- Created a welcoming library space filled with tailored resources and programs for ELL students, leading to an increase in their library visits and positive feedback from both students and educators.
- I taught information literacy instruction using technology. Over 300 students learned how to use online databases, conduct research using digital resources, and evaluate the credibility of online information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05-2007
Media Specialist License
Skills
- Digital resource management
- Multimedia troubleshooting
- Information literacy instruction
- Library collection development
- Event planning
- Student engagement strategies
- Literacy promotion
- Collection Development
Timeline
Media Specialist
Fuqua Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana State University
Media Specialist License
Similar Profiles
Shana LanghamShana Langham
Office Assistant at Fuqua ServicesOffice Assistant at Fuqua Services
Nina YuNina Yu
Market Development Specialist, Executive Education Department at Duke University, Fuqua School of BusinessMarket Development Specialist, Executive Education Department at Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
Shryl Shuart-FinnShryl Shuart-Finn
Director of Transportation at Fuqua SchoolDirector of Transportation at Fuqua School
Cole SpencerCole Spencer
Delivery Driver at Papa John's PizzaDelivery Driver at Papa John's Pizza
Joel SchulerJoel Schuler
Director of Process Development at F.E. Moran Group of CompaniesDirector of Process Development at F.E. Moran Group of Companies