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Staci Nazareth
Educator
Saline,MI
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in online technologies. Certified School Librarian dedicated to meeting student needs. Focused on promoting literacy, diversity and equity and committed to promoting lifelong learning. Background in elementary and middle grades education.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Saline Area Schools
Saline, MI
08.1998 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Librarian
Saline Area Schools
Saline, MI
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Organized data on circulation flow.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Received and processed new acquisitions for library.
- Scheduled and coordinated use of library equipment among teachers and staff.
- Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Trained staff, students and faculty on use of library technology.
- Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Language And Literature
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 09.1988 - 05.1992
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI 09.2002 - 05.2004
M Ed - School Library And Information Technology
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA 08.2004 - 04.2006
Skills
Classroom management
Student-centered learning
Secondary education
Differentiated instruction
Student engagement
Literacy development
Answering research questions
Removing deprecated sources
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Friendly
Works well independently
Literary knowledge
Collection analysis
Reading and teaching
Knowledge of circulation procedures
Problem-solving skills
Effective trainer
Verbal and written communication
Collection development
Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
2018 SEMLAA Middle Grade Teacher of the Year in Washtenaw County
Software
Excel
Library Collection mgmt software
Video editing
Audacity/Podcast recording
Certification
BX Teacher Certification English language and literature study, journalism, speech, and reading
Timeline
Librarian
Saline Area Schools
08.2007 - 06.2013
M Ed - School Library And Information Technology
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
08.2004 - 04.2006
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove College
09.2002 - 05.2004
Teacher
Saline Area Schools
08.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - English Language And Literature
Eastern Michigan University
09.1988 - 05.1992