Robin Schaffer
Teacher Librarian
Bettendorf,Iowa
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with 20 years experience and a solid
commitment to the social/emotional/academic growth and development of every child.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher Librarian
Davenport Community School District
08.2019 - Current
- Teaches information literacy and problem solving skills that support student research and personal investigation
- Teaches all grade levels and support all curricular areas in school
- Collaborates with classroom teachers to develop and teach assignments or units to address state standards and frameworks as well as to maximize student learning
- Develops lesson plans with appropriate instructional methods and materials to foster independent thinking which incorporate resource-based learning and standard research process
- Teaches students and staff how to access, evaluate and use information from variety of sources
- Promotes literacy and enjoyment of reading, viewing and listening
- Models instructional strategies and coaches staff in integration of technology within curriculum
- Provides services to students and staff including instruction, reference, educational technology, reading incentives and circulation of library materials
- Creates and implements procedures for library media center operations
- Led professional development workshops for staff on technology integration, digital literacy, and library resources to enhance learning outcomes
- Managed school library collection, including cataloging, acquisition, and organization of materials to promote conducive learning environment
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate information literacy skills into curriculum and support student academic achievement
- Conducted regular book talks, reading promotion activities, and author visits to foster love for reading and learning among students
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to students' individual learning styles and needs
- Utilized technology such as smart boards and educational apps to enhance classroom instruction and increase student engagement
- Established positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered love for learning and academic success
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and improve curriculum, assessments, and instructional strategies
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Teacher
Davenport Community School District
08.2004 - 06.2019
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress and address any concerns as needed
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey
Education
Master of Arts - Library Information Science
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA. 08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Reading Intervention
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Decision-Making
undefinedTimeline
Master of Arts - Library Information Science
University of Iowa
08.2021 - 05.2023
Teacher Librarian
Davenport Community School District
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Davenport Community School District
08.2004 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Reading Intervention
St. Ambrose University
08.1999 - 05.2003
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