Robert Coe
Media Specialist
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Media Specialist
Gainesville High School
08.2017 - 08.2025
- Develop and implement a comprehensive library/media program to support curriculum objectives and promote reading, research, and digital literacy skills among students and staff.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate technology into classroom instruction and provide support in the use of digital resources, online databases, and other instructional technologies.
- Manage the library collection, including selection, acquisition, cataloging, and processing of materials, and maintain accurate records of library inventory and circulation statistics.
- Provide individual and group instruction to students in information literacy skills, including evaluating sources, citing references, and conducting effective research.
- Coordinate and facilitate various reading and literacy initiatives, such as book clubs, author visits, and reading contests, to promote a culture of reading and lifelong learning.
- Collaborate with other schools' staff to plan and implement school-wide events, such as book fairs, library fundraisers, and literacy events to engage the school community in literacy promotion.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
Media Specialist
Santa Fe High School
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Create and collaborate in the development of research projects; help students become efficient in sourcing information via multiple formats including print, eBooks, databases, and other online resources.
- Develop and maintain a budget and excel spreadsheet for purchases, staffing expenses, and maintenance expenses on student strain and student use in the school of the library resources, including technology, virtual, and hard copy books.
- Arrange visits with authors, poets, and writers to present material that extends the students as part of literature appreciation.
- Incorporate new technology, such as Augmented Reality, Air Serve, Google Translate, and other enhancements to stimulate variation in the media center.
- Implement accessible library resource materials by moving various digital library resources made available through the development and consistent updating of digital library databases.
- Provide professional development to faculty and staff upon request.
- Order, receive, catalog, and display new materials in hardware, software, books, journals, eBooks, and research.
- Participate in extra-curricular activities in orientation, open houses, school events, sports, and workshops.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
English Teacher
Santa Fe High School
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Implement a classroom that encourages students to meet or exceed standards.
- Develop and revise lesson plans, classwork, and homework in alignment with curriculum.
- Ensure curriculum complied with policy and regulation of district.
- Develop a curriculum that held interest and resulted in high rates of participation.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records of students' grades, achievements, and behaviors.
- Encouraged and implemented technology and computer systems for daily classwork.
- Developed a weekly and monthly plan that enabled substitute teachers to follow guidelines when necessary.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Instructional Designer
JHT Inc
03.2004 - 08.2007
- Edited all content related to graphics, functionality, and text to existing style guides and standards.
- Designed and developed assessments that evaluated students' mastery of courses, in accordance with Navy standards.
- Incorporated storyboard layouts to communicate instructional strategies to development team members using graphic artists, subject matter experts, and programmers.
- Used LMS software to design training for military employees and increase company retention and productivity rates 80%.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Applied adult learning principles to ensure optimal engagement levels among diverse groups of learners.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate tools and technologies for effective course development and delivery.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Incorporated best practices in instructional design methodologies like ADDIE, SAM, and Agile into project workflows.
- Designed multimedia presentations that incorporated audio, video, and graphics for engaging online courses.
- Identified gaps in existing curriculum by conducting thorough reviews of current course offerings.
- Developed custom training programs tailored to diverse learner populations in various industries and sectors.
- Evaluated existing course materials, identifying opportunities for enhancement or revision based on learner feedback.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards such as SCORM or xAPI while creating e-learning modules.
- Conducted post-training evaluations to measure effectiveness of instruction and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Implemented successful instructional design projects from concept to completion within budget and time constraints.
- Transformed traditional learning materials into digital formats, ensuring accessibility for remote learners.
- Improved training outcomes with implementation of customized learning pathways based on individual learner needs.
- Facilitated seamless transition to online learning platforms during unexpected shifts to remote education.
- Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for improved performance, incorporating multimedia and interactive technologies.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance, enhancing learner trust and engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Barry University
Miami, FL06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL06.1987
Skills
Presentation support
User access
Media plans
Group instruction
Information sources
Document control
Literacy development
Interpersonal skills
Certification
Florida Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Media Specialist
Gainesville High School
08.2017 - 08.2025
Media Specialist
Santa Fe High School
08.2011 - 08.2017
English Teacher
Santa Fe High School
08.2007 - 08.2011
Instructional Designer
JHT Inc
03.2004 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Barry University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Florida State University