MICHELE LYNN MCCAULEY

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills serve as a foundation to effectively network and maintain positive relationships with related organizations, schools and associates in a comprehensive team effort. Organized and focused, with the ability to provide creative direction and leadership while responding effectively to the constantly changing needs of the community.

Resourceful Children's Librarian with meaningful experience cataloging and organizing library collections. Tactfully provides patrons with insightful direction to maximize customer service utility. Knowledgeable operator of library resources and passionate problem solver.

• New York State Professional Public Librarian Certification
• New York State Professional Early Childhood Development & Learning 7-12 CTE
• New York Professional Teacher Education and Training 7-12 (CTE)- ECE
• New York State Professional Certification in Special Education, Birth-21
• NYSUT Union Treasurer (Half Hollow Hills Community Library) 5/24-Present
• NYSUT Negotiating Committee 2/25- 8/25

• A Plus Early Intervention, NY
• Early Intervention Special Education Home Based Teacher September 2025- Present
• Little Angels, Bayport, NY
• Early Intervention Special Education Home Based Teacher January 2021- August 2023 Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead, NY
• Child Development Educator March 2023 - July 2023
• Metro Therapy, Hauppauge, NY January 2018 - January 2023 Special Educator
• Kidz Therapy, Hauppauge, NY January 2018 - July 2020 Special Educator
• New York Therapy Placement Services, Port Jefferson Station, NY January 2019 - January 2020 Early Intervention Special Education Teacher
• Eastern Suffolk B.O.C.E.S., Brentwood, NY September 2017 - January 2018 Adult Literacy ESL Teacher
• Eastport-South Manor Central School District, Manorville, NY October 2016 - September 2017 Teaching Assistant - Work Experience Program
• Family Service League – The North Fork Early Learning Center, Laurel, NY June 2011 - June 2012
• Lead Early Childhood Toddler Teacher
• B.E.S.T. Learning Center, Smithtown, NY September 2005 – June 2007
• Early Childhood Pre-K Teacher

• Phoenix House, Hauppauge, NY May 2016 – October 2016 Vocational/Educational Counselor
• Independent Support Services, Rock Hill, NY October 2012 – May 2013 Community Integration Specialist/Job Coach
• Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center, Commack, NY
• Education Program Coordinator May 2007 - October 2007
• Mary Haven Center of Hope, Yaphank, NY May 2007 – January 2008 Job Coach and Job Developer

• CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATOR:
• Deliver established subject matter knowledge and teach educational programs to the public and professionals.
• Deliver and teach innovative educational programs.
• Provide educational program efforts via mass media with direction from the supervisor.
• Create lesson plans to deliver an educational program for diverse audiences.
• Provide educational program efforts via mass media with direction from the supervisor. Serve as a subject matter resource in all areas of Human Development.
• Special Education/Early Childhood Education:
• Providing home and school based services within both a pre-kindergarten and early intervention program.
• Administration of educational and diagnostic screening evaluations to determine student’s developmental level.
• Development of individual programs to support achievement of all IFSP goals.
• Planning and coordination of activities to promote the development of cognitive, language, fine motor, social-emotional, sensory adaptive and gross motor skills.
• Facilitation of parent training to provide strategies to successfully reinforce behavior management programs and meet IFSP goals within the home.
• English as a Second Language:
• Establishment of curriculum to promote the development of students’ English skills in reading, listening, speaking and writing.
• Administration and analysis of initial evaluations to determine a student’s level of proficiency and measure overall progress.
• Responsible for the overall supervision of high school student volunteers participating in this Center’s program which provided assistance and support to the elderly population.
• Recruited, conducted training, coordinated and orientation programs that motivated volunteers to appropriate departments.

• Operations:
• Providing reference and reader’s advisory services for young children, students and adult patrons.
• Furnishing assistance in the selection of print and digital reading materials; reviewing and processing incoming requests for book renewals and reservations of newly published books.
• Facilitation of research and analysis of current digital and print collections to provide patrons with an updated department offering more relevant material and resources; purchasing of new books and media in accordance with annual budget.
• Review of library collection to identify and dispose of dated materials.
• Maintenance of large print adult book inventory; ordering of new selections in collaboration with publishing representatives.
• Instruction to patrons in the use of library resources and related technology including online catalog and computer equipment.
• Working with patrons in the set-up and operation of electronic reading devices and tablets, and establishment of email accounts.
• Participation in ongoing staff meetings, professional development and workshops.
• Proficiencies: Sierra; OPAC; EventKeeper; Microsoft Office; Google Applications
• Responsible for a staff schedule of eight part time clerks and one full time clerk.
• Handles behavioral concerns and delegates responsibilities on a daily basis.
• Utilized the platform of Baker & Taylor for material ordering for the department.
• Maintained and organized a high volume of Take & Make programs for patrons weekly in Eventkeeper.
• Assisted with the construction of a monthly newsletter along with booking programmers.
• Other tasks delegated by the Children’s Department Head.
• Program Development & Community Outreach:
• Participation in open school night activities to introduce library services to parents.
• Collaboration with teachers in providing library resources and gathering materials to support the curriculum.
• Planning and coordination of schedule of library activities and programs in accordance with current interests and trends.
• Development and distribution of bi-monthly Take and Make projects for pre-kindergarten children.
• Delivery of presentations to local schools to establish partnership with the district’s Summer Reading Program.
• Oversight of Children’s Department leveled book section; updating of guided reading flyers with current information.
• Maintenance of community bulletin boards with notices of upcoming events and opportunities.
• Creation of book displays and seasonal decorations to enhance the visual appeal of the Children’s Department.
• Homebound Outreach Coordinator; processing of requests and delivery of books to homebound readers.
• Human Resources/Supervision:
• Supervision exercised over professional and nonprofessional staff.
• Training of Librarian Trainees and clerical staff.
• Supervision and hiring of 5 clerical staff/Library Pages.
• Managed and scheduled a team of 5 employees, ensuring optimal staffing levels.
• Managed payroll processes and systems on Accudata, including payroll administration, and timekeeping.