Experienced Teacher/Librarian with over 30 years of experience in Education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, maintaining positive relationships with parents and instructing students with various levels of learning challenges. Hardworking Librarian with comprehensive background in acquisition and collections management. Highly organized and articulate.
Work History
Library Media Specialist
School District Of Riverview Gardens
St. Louis, Missouri
07.2012 - 05.2022
Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain continuity of service.
Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
Taught classes of Technology and Library Skils
Teacher
School District Of Riverview Gardens
St. Louis, MO
06.1990 - 07.2012
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Bank Teller
Mark Twain Bancshares
Ferguson, Missouri
09.1984 - 02.1991
Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
Counted and packaged currency and coins.
Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Education
No Degree - Education
Truman University
Kirksville, MO
Master of Arts - Education
Webster University
St Louis, MO
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO
Skills
Circulation Desk Management
Classroom Management
Classroom Instruction
Interactive Media
Collection Development
G Suite
Vice President of RGNEA teacher's union
Represented Riverview teachers in all school district level committees, negotiated contracts, administration interview team and represented teachers in disciplinary meetings. I was the Membership Chairperson driving membership and responsible for the dues and registration paperwork.
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
School District Of Riverview Gardens
07.2012 - 05.2022
Teacher
School District Of Riverview Gardens
06.1990 - 07.2012
Bank Teller
Mark Twain Bancshares
09.1984 - 02.1991
No Degree - Education
Truman University
Master of Arts - Education
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Missouri - St Louis
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