Michelle Ball
Midlothian
Summary
Dynamic librarian with extensive experience at Powhatan County Public Schools, excelling in collection development and program planning. Skilled in fostering student engagement and lifelong learning, I successfully enhanced library resources and advocated for children's programs. Adept at budget administration and organizational skills, I effectively supported curriculum goals and enriched classroom instruction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian
Powhatan County Public Schools
09.2014 - Current
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
- Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
- Removed and replaced outdated materials from children's collection to increase circulation and maintain interest of young guests.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
- Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Directed total budgeting, purchasing and scheduling operations.
Substitute Librarian
Henrico County Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Shelved books and materials
- Provided instruction to students as outlined in substitute plans
Instructional Assistant
Henrico County Public Schools
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Education
Master of Science - PreK-12 Library Media
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05-2013
MBA - Real Estate And Land Development
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-1995
BBA - Finance
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-1988
Skills
- Library instruction
- Research assistance
- Collection development
- Program planning
- Reading groups
- Organizational skills
- Collection management
- Budget administration
- Scheduling
Timeline
Librarian
Powhatan County Public Schools
09.2014 - Current
Substitute Librarian
Henrico County Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2014
Instructional Assistant
Henrico County Public Schools
01.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - PreK-12 Library Media
Longwood University
MBA - Real Estate And Land Development
Virginia Commonwealth University
BBA - Finance
James Madison University
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