MELISSA A BORJAS
Marysville
Summary
Dynamic educator with exceptional leadership and communication abilities, adept at fostering trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Expertise in tailoring instruction to meet diverse student needs and interests, ensuring an engaging learning environment. Detail-oriented Library Media Specialist committed to enhancing student enjoyment of learning through innovative media strategies. Passionate about collaborating with teachers and library staff to create enriching educational experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Marysville Exempted Village School District
02.2019 - Current
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
- Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
- Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
- Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
- Oversaw media, catalog and instructional areas.
- Collected and analyzed statistics on program data and usage using Excel.
- Classified and coded different types of materials according to library policies and organizational standards.
- Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
- Educated library patrons about policies for checking out materials and using resources.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Directed total budgeting, purchasing and scheduling operations and wrote successful grants to fund innovative library and media projects.
- Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Kept catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.
- Notified supervisors when major equipment repairs were needed.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
Darby Creek Golf Course
09.2016 - Current
- Created and maintain positive customer service with fellow employees and customers
- Prioritize request/orders to ensure customer satisfaction
- Manage cash/credit card flow, verify cash balance and end of shift
- Quickly respond to sensitive issues in order to ensure customer satisfaction.
Co-Teacher
LEADS Head Start
07.2016 - Current
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles.
- Sign in/out children daily, release to proper adult with photo I.D.
- Establish a safe play environment for the children.
- Promote good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement method.
- Generate quarterly educational assessments, similar to report cards, to each parent. Supervised children on field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Encourage children to be respectful of others.
- Maintain a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities. Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Successfully completed all required documentation for the National Head Start program.
- Help children reach milestones in the area of self-care.
- Develop professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists. Worked closely with the site director, family care workers.
- Classroom teaching team and other specialists.
- Observe children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Collaborate with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Recruit new students and families
- Plan and implement events during and afterschool
- Fundraiser Scholastic book fair: manage, set-up, handle money, close out and process the funds.
- Built/Maintain a library for the preschool classrooms and students
Independent Designer
Origami Owl
01.2013 - Current
- Created and maintain positive customer service with clients through email, telephone, and social media.
- Adapting to new launches of merchandise
- Create templates for new and old sale reports
- Quickly respond to sensitive issues in order to ensure customer satisfaction.
Preschool Teacher
Enchanted Care Learning Center
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Sign in/out children daily, release to proper adult with photo I.D.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences 12 times during the school year.
- Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Assisted and supervised 12 children through the entire school day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Taught an average of 24 children per school year.
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
Paraprofessional Educator/Kindergarten Teacher
Kinser Elementary School
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Sign in/out children, release to proper adult with photo I.D.
- Evaluated individual student needs, including academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Provided individual students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Liaised with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Managed and controlled office supplies inventory to ensure timely ordering or requisition of depleted or low-level stock.
- Compiled and produced documents and reports and filed, copied or faxed required papers to appropriate parties.
- Assisted in text taking
- Maintain classroom library
- Help librarian check in/out books
- Put away books in the library
MCCS Okinawa School Age Program
02.2011 - 08.2012
- School Age Center Ages 5-12.
- Sign in/out daily, release to proper adult with photo I.D.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Created and implemented clubs tailored to the interest of the children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ01.2019
Associate Of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Texas College
Texas01.2015
Skills
- CPR/First Aide
- Keyboard
- Photography
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Fast learner
- Self-Motivated
- Correspondence
- Organizational skills
- Build strong community
- Scheduling
- Collection development
- Creative direction
- Media options
- User access
- Problem-solving skills
- Problem-solving and reasoning
- Classroom practices
EXPERIENCE
Girl Scout, Leader, 2012-08, 2014-05, Plan and lead a variety of outings and activities to support the Girl Scout objectives., Sign in/out once a week, release to proper adult with photo I.D., Schedule, plan, communicated, and facilitated meetings and activities amongst girl scouts, parents, volunteers, and group leaders., Organize and coordinate community service and ensure total attendance., Followed duties according to the instruction of the scout director., Securely maintain personal reference and information., Manage volunteers, Ensure strict adherence too all safety checkpoints, Recruitment and registration for new incoming girls, Budgeted and managed troop expenses, Organized all aspects of cookie sales to include inventory, orders, booth scheduling, money, training of girls and parents, goal setting, and recognition of awards.
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Marysville Exempted Village School District
02.2019 - Current
Darby Creek Golf Course
09.2016 - Current
Co-Teacher
LEADS Head Start
07.2016 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Enchanted Care Learning Center
02.2015 - 07.2016
Independent Designer
Origami Owl
01.2013 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator/Kindergarten Teacher
Kinser Elementary School
08.2012 - 12.2014
MCCS Okinawa School Age Program
02.2011 - 08.2012
Associate Of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Texas College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona Global Campus