Miriam Gomez
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Dedicated new teacher eager to enhance classroom skills and establish a solid career foundation. Excited to pursue new learning opportunities, develop professionally, and enhance existing skills. Highly organized and committed to helping all students achieve their maximum potential. Field experiences include K-2 special education setting and kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade in a general education settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulation Aid/Library Page *Current (Summer 25')
Crown Point Community Library
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted patrons in locating materials and resources efficiently.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized library materials and ensured accurate shelving according to classification systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of library spaces, enhancing user experience.
- Collaborated with staff to implement efficient circulation processes and procedures.
- Trained new pages on operational protocols and best practices in resource management.
- Monitored inventory of library materials, identifying needs for weeding and repair.
- Performed opening and closing procedures as required, safeguarding the security and integrity of the library''s physical space and collections.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling patron information, adhering to strict privacy policies and promoting trust in library services.
- Contributed to a positive learning environment by enforcing library policies and addressing any disruptive behavior promptly.
- Aided in circulation tasks such as checking-in, checking-out, and renewing materials, ensuring efficient service for all patrons.
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
- Assisted patrons with printing and copying according to personalized requirements.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
ESS-Crown Point School Corporation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised recess activities.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
Library Page/ Transport
Crown Point Community Library
03.2013 - 07.2020
- Enhanced patron experience by efficiently shelving and organizing materials according to library classification systems.
- Assisted librarians with collection maintenance, ensuring easy access to relevant resources for patrons.
- Provided exceptional customer service by answering basic questions and guiding patrons to appropriate resources.
- Maintained orderly and welcoming environment through regular shelf-reading and straightening of materials.
- Collaborated with fellow library staff on inventory management, reducing number of misplaced or lost items.
- Conducted regular audits of library holdings to identify damaged or outdated materials for removal or replacement.
- Actively participated in staff meetings and training sessions to continually improve knowledge of best practices in library services.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Answered patron questions in-person regarding library services and resources.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Highest Distinction
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN05.2025
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
St. Augustine College
06.2008
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Attention to Detail
- Fluent in Spanish language
- Lectures and Discussions
- Group instruction
- Faculty collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Health and safety
- Motivating students
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Empathy and patience
- Flexible and adaptive
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Circulation Aid/Library Page *Current (Summer 25')
Crown Point Community Library
09.2022 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-5
ESS-Crown Point School Corporation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Library Page/ Transport
Crown Point Community Library
03.2013 - 07.2020
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
St. Augustine College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Highest Distinction
Purdue University Northwest
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