Michael Dodes
Teaneck,NJ
Summary
A school library professional that knows the priorities in developing an effective program that meets the needs of the community. Knowledgeable how to take any library program where it starts and move it forward to encourage reading and inquiry based learning supported with library resources and strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Library Coordinator
New York City Department Of Education
02.2016 - Current
- Incorporated library services into lessons for professional librarians while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
- Guided administrators in the development of school library programs at varying stages of development
- Helped develop guides in various formats for different audiences to support learning across New York City
High School Librarian
A. Philip Randolph Campus High School
09.2012 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with teachers in all subject areas to design research projects to meet student needs
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy
- Obtained several grants to renovate the library facility, collection, and technology
High School Librarian
Samuel Gompers CTE High School
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Built the library catalog from the ground up
- Created a library program where there had been none before
- Obtained several grants to build the school library program
Education
Master of Science - Education
College of St. Rose
Albany12.2018
Master of Library Science - Library Science
CUNY Queens College
Queens06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
SUNY Binghamton
Binghamton06.2004
Skills
- Knows how to build school library programs that prioritize and demonstrates student learning and engagement
- Engaging presentations to different audiences on ways to build and improve programs including librarians administrators, parents, and parent coordinators
- Using data collection and analysis for New York City School Library programs
- Excellent at adopting and using innovative technologies to accelerate student and teacher growth
- Excels at supporting professional learning across content areas
- Gets non-readers to enjoy reading!
Certification
- Certified School District Leader (SDL), College of St. Rose, 2018
- Certified School Library Media Specialist (SLMS), Queens College, 2007
- Certified ELA 7-12, Queens College - 2007
Accomplishments
I have received numerous grants for library programs:
- $27,000 for library materials including technology (3 grants for 2 libraries)
- $1.1 million for library renovations (3 grants for 2 libraries)
I have been recognized as a leader through numerous positions:
- Professional development leader for accessibility, sustainability, privacy, intellectual property, digital citizenship
- Queens school library leader for the New York City School Library System
- 3 years on ALA Office of Information Technology Policy committee
Timeline
School Library Coordinator
New York City Department Of Education
02.2016 - Current
High School Librarian
A. Philip Randolph Campus High School
09.2012 - 02.2016
High School Librarian
Samuel Gompers CTE High School
09.2007 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Education
College of St. Rose
Master of Library Science - Library Science
CUNY Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - English
SUNY Binghamton