Melinda Lanham
Belton,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable District Lead Librarian with extensive background working within public school library systems EC-12. Highly skilled in curriculum design, adult learning, content development, and technologies. Extensive background in Library Science, English Language Arts, curriculum, and digital learning integration. Fast learner and multi-tasker.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
District Lead Librarian
Belton Independent School District
06.2022 - Current
- Developed district policies and procedures for all aspects of library programs on 20 campuses.
- Developed and delivered professional learning at district and campus levels.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Supported digital library collections containing e-books, audiobooks and digital media.
- Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
- Improved library operations by hiring staff, leading training and motivating strong performance.
- Directed total budgeting, purchasing and scheduling operations and wrote successful grants to fund innovative library and media projects.
Librarian
South Belton Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Provided available resources to students and staff members
- Systematically developed collection within school focusing on diversity
- Developed and implemented successful plan to increase circulation and library usage
- Delivered learning opportunities related to new technologies, use, and production of variety of media formats
- Created, implemented, and delivered collaborative instruction
- Developed and delivered professional development opportunities at campus and district levels
- Lead collaborative participation in PLCs
- Participation in number of committees to include Campus Leadership Team, Campus Improvement Team, AVID Site Team, GT Committee
Librarian
Chisholm Trail & Southwest Elementaries
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Developed and delivered professional development opportunities at campus and district levels.
- Developed and implemented opening of new library at Chisholm Trail Elementary
- Design and implement all aspects of elementary library programs for Chisholm Trail Elementary and Southwest
- Identified and implemented information to develop more diverse program
- Delivered learning opportunities related to new technologies, use, and production of variety of media formats
- Planned library's goals/objectives; managed circulation/cataloging of materials and access to online resources
English/Journalism Teacher
Copperas Cove High School
08.2006 - 08.2014
- Served as English Department Content Lead
- English PLC Leader and Mentor Teacher
- Taught Pre-A.P. English II and Journalism.
- Implementation of College Board Springboard Program in district and “Train the Trainer” participant.
- Paid consultant for College Board Springboard Program.
- Paid consultant for Laying the Foundations.
- Served on variety of committees at campus and district level to include campus and district leadership teams.
English/Journalism Teacher
Manor Middle School
08.2001 - 08.2006
- Department Chair
- Fostered physically and emotionally safe and supportive learning environment characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations and organization that maximized student learning.
- Reviewed and analyzed data to measure and assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and adjusted instructional strategies and content delivery.
English/Theatre Arts Teacher
Johnson Central High School
01.2000 - 08.2001
- Taught English I, II, III, and Theatre Arts
- Student Group Performance for History Day Competition received 1st at Regional, 2nd at State (KY)
- Advanced to National History Day in Washington D.C.
Education
Master of Science - Library Science And Information Systems
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12.1998
Skills
- Training and Development
- Texas Accelerated Library Leaders (TALL) Graduate
- Collection Management
- Data Collection
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Technology Integration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Parent Outreach
- College Board Consultant
Certification
School Librarian EC-12
Secondary English 6-12
Journalism 6-12
Texas Association Library Leaders (TALL) Graduate 2022
Affiliations
- Texas Library Association (TLA)
- Texas Association of School Librarians (TASL)
- Texas Association of School Library Administrators (TASLA)
- American Library Association (ALA)
- Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
- National Council of Teachers of English
- Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts
Timeline
District Lead Librarian
Belton Independent School District
06.2022 - Current
Librarian
South Belton Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Librarian
Chisholm Trail & Southwest Elementaries
08.2014 - 08.2018
English/Journalism Teacher
Copperas Cove High School
08.2006 - 08.2014
English/Journalism Teacher
Manor Middle School
08.2001 - 08.2006
English/Theatre Arts Teacher
Johnson Central High School
01.2000 - 08.2001
Master of Science - Library Science And Information Systems
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Morehead State University
School Librarian EC-12
Secondary English 6-12
Journalism 6-12
Texas Association Library Leaders (TALL) Graduate 2022
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