Rebecca Wright
Greeneville,TN
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian Media Specialist
Greene County Schools/Chuckey Doak Middle
Afton, TN
06.2018 - Current
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
School Library Media Specialist
Greene County Schools/West Pines Elementary
Greeneville, TN
06.2008 - 05.2018
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
3rd Grade Teacher
Greene County Schools/West Pines Elementary
Greeneville, TN
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Kindergarten Teacher/4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Greene County Schools/Doak Elementary
Greeneville, TN
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Kindergarten Teacher/4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Greene County Schools/Baileyton Elementary
Greeneville, TN
01.1997 - 05.2004
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Education
Master of Arts -
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Elementary Education
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.1996
Skills
- Multimedia Presentations
- Copyrighting Understanding
- Public Libraries
- Collaborative Environments
- Behavior Intervention
- Classroom Practices
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Group Assistance
- Search Engine Optimization Practices
- Print and Digital Media
- Active Listening
- Information Sources
- Strategic Content Planning
- Library Organization
Timeline
Librarian Media Specialist
Greene County Schools/Chuckey Doak Middle
06.2018 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Greene County Schools/West Pines Elementary
08.2008 - 08.2010
School Library Media Specialist
Greene County Schools/West Pines Elementary
06.2008 - 05.2018
Kindergarten Teacher/4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Greene County Schools/Doak Elementary
08.2004 - 05.2008
Kindergarten Teacher/4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Greene County Schools/Baileyton Elementary
01.1997 - 05.2004
Master of Arts -
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Elementary Education
East Tennessee State University
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