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Pamela Kopishke

Allentown,PA

Summary

Certified to teach library science in K-12 grades. Taught in all levels of public school and public librarian for approximately 24 years. Expert in fundraising, grant writing, lessons, cataloging, inventory, book circulation, community outreach, school safety, student volunteer groups, and school environment teams. Skilled in monitoring and providing analysis of ongoing actual spending versus budget to proper cost controls are in place and risks/opportunities are identified and communicated. Researching / Purchasing / Inventory / Cataloging / Educator / Employee training and recruiting / Report preparation / Presenter / Fundraising / Adult literacy / GED teacher and liaison/ Foster Parent / Google Docs/Doc sharing/ slides/ Google classrooms / Hiring, training and mentoring Adults / To whom it may concern: It is my pleasure to advocate for Pam Kopishke for a position as public-school library teacher . I've had the pleasure of working with Pam Kopishke at Ritter Elementary School for the past 8 years as a principal and 10 years as her colleague. As a Librarian, Mrs. Kopishke possesses the ability to connect with elementary children. With a firm but friendly demeanor, Mrs. Kopishke exhibits a good rapport with her students. This enables her to present skills and concepts at all levels and differentiate appropriately. Mrs. Kopishke has good written and verbal skills. Mrs. Kopishke is organized and plans standards-based lessons, integrating core curriculum whenever possible. Mrs. Kopishke' s knowledge of books creates a love of reading environment for all her students. Mrs. Kopishke brings out the excitement in students during book selection and in her read aloud sessions. In addition to her busy schedule, Mrs. Kopishke assists with Library Club, technology and after school clubs. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that I recommend Pam Kopishke for a Librarian position in your school district or business. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance. Melissa A. Marcks, M.Ed. Ritter Elementary Principal Library Director/Librarian Area Code 2 1

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Director

Public Library
Coplay, PA
04.2023 - 01.2025
  • Planned, organize, and direct the activities of the library
  • Oversee a staff of 5 employees and ensure that necessary work is carried out promptly including the maintenance of the building and grounds
  • Work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the Library staff, and the public to communicate the library’s mission and goals effectively
  • Attend monthly Board of Trustees meetings and prepare a monthly Director’s report
  • Budget and inventory library books, supplies, and technology
  • Maintain records on library circulation and foot traffic
  • Develop reports for state aid.

Age Teacher

Head School
Trexlertown, PA

assistant teacher

Active Learning Center
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Head teacher for the school-aged classroom
  • Upheld the highest standard of whole child approach to education as outlined under the Keystone STARS program
  • Maintained the exceptional STAR-4 center quality rating standards in all daily practices including lesson plans, classroom activities, outreach to parents, summer club, and field trips.

Media Specialist

Public School Librarian
Allentown, PA

Public Library Director

Allentown School District
08.2003 - 03.2022
  • Managed various libraries within the elementary, middle, and high school buildings
  • Budgeted and cataloged purchases
  • Conducted book circulation, fundraising, parent services, and community outreach
  • Provided lessons for kindergarten to high school students on topics such as navigating the library, research tools, and technology
  • Designed and published to Google Classrooms for virtual instruction during COVID
  • Early Career Highlights at Bangor Public Library, Prepared monthly board and yearly state reports
  • Legislative advocate for the library
  • Digitized internal cataloging system of more the 2,000 files

Adult Education Coordinator

Public
BANGOR, PENNSYLVANIA
- 06.1994
  • Taught classes in GED/adult literacy
  • Assisted in enrolling graduating students in college, FAFSA forms., To Whom it May Concern, Pamela S
  • Kopishke has been our Librarian since October of 1988
  • During this time, she has run the entire library on her own and always performed up and beyond our expectations
  • Since she began, children's programs tripled in size and summer reading clubs for children quadrupled from the size required for the program
  • Winter story hour expanded to two per week under her direction
  • Pam brought us into the computer age and began the circulation program used throughout the library
  • Working from a government grant, she is currently purchasing a more advanced system that will be in place soon
  • One of her main jobs is to hire and train a large volunteers and paid employees, including supervision of staff of employees and keeping in touch with the night time workers to be sure they are abreast of the policies
  • She reported needs, bills, also keeps track of all books, over-dues and donations and monthly to the Board of Trustees about library activities
  • Financially, she keeps records of gifts she secures, incoming monies
  • Pam's public relations have always been excellent
  • The library has never had so much good publicity and good relations with the townspeople
  • Her suggestions for fund-raisers have always been helpful to the Friends group and the Board of Trustees
  • We at the Bangor Public Library would highly recommend her for any job she might undertake
  • She is quite capable to succeed in any endeavor
  • Sincerely
  • Kathy Bramble, President
  • Board of Trustees

Education

B.S Education - Library Science

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Cedar Crest College, Lehigh Carbon Community College

Timeline

Library Director

Public Library
04.2023 - 01.2025

assistant teacher

Active Learning Center
03.2022 - 04.2023

Public Library Director

Allentown School District
08.2003 - 03.2022

Age Teacher

Head School

Media Specialist

Public School Librarian

Adult Education Coordinator

Public
- 06.1994

B.S Education - Library Science

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Cedar Crest College, Lehigh Carbon Community College

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