Nicole Cooke
Library Media Specialist
Newport News,VA
Summary
Experienced English/Media Literacy teacher with excellent organization, communication, and motivational skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed and implemented Content Area Literacy curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals.
Library Media Specialist
Newport News Public Schools
Newport News, VA
06.2019 - Current
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Oversaw trainings via online platforms for local and off-site staff on functionality of newly developed applications to achieve strategic objectives.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, and makerspace supplies.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
- Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website and newsletter.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and student leaders to analyze requirements and design project scope.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain continuity of service.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Gathered and utilized diverse technologies for modern and more effective education.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Designed campaigns and showcases to promote literacy.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
English Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
Newport News, VA
08.1999 - 06.2019
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided immediate feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Delivered lectures on literary topics to community groups.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Assisted with student organization events to promote student engagement.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
08.1992 - 06.1996
Tau Delta English Honor Society
Master of Library and Information Science - Library And Information Science
01.2018 - 12.2020
Skills
Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Named “Teacher of the Year” for Menchville High School in 2006.
- Named “Teacher of the Year” for Menchville High School in 2021.
- Named “Division SecondaryTeacher of the Year” for Newport News Public Schools in 2021.
- Developed multi-year Inquiry project for English curriculum.
- Created a learning commons for students and staff.
- Served on AASL committee to write the National Standards for the "Instructional Role of the School Librarian."
- Presented at multiple conferences within the school division.
Affiliations
American Association of School Librarians
American Library Association
Certification
State of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License
Timeline
Adjunct Professor - Christopher Newport University
08.2022 - Current
Library Media Specialist - Newport News Public Schools
06.2019 - Current
Old Dominion University, Cooke Traditional Resume - Master of Library and Information Science, Library And Information Science
01.2018 - 12.2020
English Teacher - Newport News Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2019
Christopher Newport University - Bachelor of Arts, English
08.1992 - 06.1996
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