Pamela Beckman
Frisco,TX
Summary
Certified School Librarian dedicated to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment that meets diverse student needs. Expertise in lesson development enhances educational experiences and promotes a culture of lifelong learning. Proficient in utilizing library resources to empower students and staff, with a strong passion for problem-solving that drives innovative solutions. Committed to creating a dynamic library space that inspires curiosity and encourages academic success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Librarian
Barron Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Mentored and trained junior librarians, school new anchors, and volunteers, fostering professional growth and consistent service quality.
- Developed digital citizenship lesson plans utilized by elementary librarians in the PISD school district.
- Staff trainings on school-wide behavior techniques to improve the culture of Barron Elementary.
- Created the popular Barron Book of the Year program, giving students a voice in choosing books to represent our school.
- Organized annual Book Fair and Literacy Night, engaging students and families in reading activities and raising funds for new materials.
- Recipient of 2 grants totaling over $3,000 to replace outdated materials and add much-needed books by diverse authors.
- Updated and managed the library's weekly newsletter for staff, PBIS committee leader, Trained CORE team member, and Web Master trained
- Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
School Librarian
Rasor Elementary
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Staff instruction on research, online safety, and behavior management techniques during staff trainings.
- Created lessons for teachers to use in the classrooms related to research skills, holidays, genres, book awards, and many other topics.
- Worked with district guidelines to bring a neglected library back into compliance by removing books that were no longer relevant, damaged, and brought balance to our collection, and increased the average collection age by 4 years.
- Recipient of 2 grants totaling over $3,000 to replace outdated materials and add much-needed books by diverse authors.
- Rasor House Committee Chair, updated and managed community weekly newsletter, Co-Chaired Rasor Robotics Team, PBIS committee representative, School Publicity Liaison, Spelling Bee Coordinator
- Designed and implemented a school-wide reading competition
5th grade math teacher, 3rd grade teacher, 2nd grade teacher
Sem Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Addressed individual student needs through small group work.
- Analyzed student work and data to meet student needs, including ESL, Gifted and Talented, Special Education, at-risk, and dyslexic students
- Collaborated with the team weekly to plan for math, reading, and writing.
- Differentiated instruction and developed lesson plans to address the needs of individual students, to ensure all styles of learning were supported.
- Organized activities for elementary students during after-school hours, including coaching the Sem Lone Star Challenge team to their highest rank in the school's history.
- Served as 3rd-grade team lead.
- Designed, created, and sold the Sem Elementary yearbook for the 2013-2016 school years.
- Designed and implemented a school-wide reading program focused on increasing reading after school hours.
Pre-k teacher, Kindergarten teacher, 2nd grade teacher, 4th grade teacher
Marine Creek Elementary
07.2004 - 05.2013
- Launched a peer reading mentor program designed to increase literacy skills and encourage positive student relationships across grade levels. Designed staff development used to implement the program school-wide.
- Served on district math committee that developed district math timeline, scope and sequence, and six-week assessments used by all second-grade classrooms in the district.
- Initiated and chaired the school math committee aimed at increasing student performance on state and local assessments, which was in alignment with the school improvement plan.
- Utilized leadership skills to assist a team of 5 first-year teachers to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of students and also the district requirements, including the implementation of Reading First Initiative grant.
- Developed lessons for a student population made up of over 90% low SES and ESL students.
- Lake Worth ISD teacher of the month for March 2013.
- Directed three after-school plays for grades 3-5
1st Grade Teacher
Ballentine Elementary
12.2002 - 05.2003
- Completed the school year for the teacher on extended maternity leave.
Mixed Age 1-2 Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher
Grapevine Elementary
08.1999 - 12.2002
- Differentiated instruction and developed lesson plans to address the needs of individual students, to ensure all styles of learning were supported.
- Implemented multiple classroom management strategies.
- Opened and maintained lines of communication with parents through meet-the-teacher night, curriculum night, handbooks, monthly newsletters, conferences, and e-mails.
- Served on district math committee that developed district math timeline, scope and sequence documents, and nine-week assessments used by all third-grade teachers in the district.
- Co-chaired the school math committee, which worked to develop a school-wide problem-solving method.
- Designed and implemented a Microsoft Office template used to organize units of study and weekly lesson plans used by all third-grade teachers
Education
Library Certification - Library Information
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2021
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Inclusive Early Childhood
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-1996
Skills
- Library instruction
- Collection development
- Program planning
- Literacy development
- Student engagement
Certification
Generalist (E-4) - Texas
Elementary Self-Contained (1-8) - Texas
English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-8) - Texas
Timeline
School Librarian
Barron Elementary
08.2023 - Current
School Librarian
Rasor Elementary
08.2021 - 08.2023
5th grade math teacher, 3rd grade teacher, 2nd grade teacher
Sem Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2021
Pre-k teacher, Kindergarten teacher, 2nd grade teacher, 4th grade teacher
Marine Creek Elementary
07.2004 - 05.2013
1st Grade Teacher
Ballentine Elementary
12.2002 - 05.2003
Mixed Age 1-2 Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher
Grapevine Elementary
08.1999 - 12.2002
Library Certification - Library Information
Texas Woman's University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts - Inclusive Early Childhood
University of Tennessee