Pam H Darwin
Pisgah,AL
Summary
Skilled Librarian focused on collaborating with teachers, administrators and students to maximize educational opportunities. Well-developed understanding of classroom strategies and library standards. Excellent grasp of media tools, materials and processes useful for research and instruction. Resourceful Librarian with meaningful experience cataloging and organizing library collections. Tactfully provides patrons with insightful direction to maximize customer service utility. Knowledgeable operator of library resources and passionate problem solver. Certified School Librarian dedicated to meeting student needs. Focused on Information Literacy and committed to promoting lifelong learning. Background in elementary and middle grades education. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Librarian position. Ready to help team achieve NACC goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist/Teacher
Jackson County Board Of Education/Pisgah High Scho
07.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain continuity of service.
Elementary School Teacher
DeKalb County Board Of Education
08.1998 - 07.2005
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Taught core subjects of reading, math, science, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Athens State University
Athens, AL05.1997
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, ALHigh School Diploma -
Pisgah High School
Pisgah, AL05.
Skills
- Collection Development
- Catalog Maintenance
- Individual Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Copyright Law
- Patron Relations
- Experienced with Database Atriuum
- Group Instruction
- Assisting Students
- Works Well Independently
- Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
- Scheduling
- Classroom Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Materials Maintenance
- Maintain appearance of library
Timeline
Library Media Specialist/Teacher
Jackson County Board Of Education/Pisgah High Scho
07.2005 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
DeKalb County Board Of Education
08.1998 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Athens State University
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Northeast Alabama Community College
High School Diploma -
Pisgah High School
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