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SHYLA BIJU
Olathe,KS
Summary
Performance-driving leader adept at aligning cross-departmental objectives to facilitate high-quality, on-time productions and long-term patron loyalty. Creative and innovative problem-solver exercises key strengths in workflow optimization, process re-engineering and strategic scheduling techniques. Coordinated educator with 27 years of experience in the education world playing multiple roles as a classroom teacher, department chair, director of school librarians community, and lately as a media specialist supervising library facilities and creating learning environment to stimulate and reinforce students' easy access to information. Expertise in maintaining relevant, organized and correctly catalogued libraries. Accommodating and helpful individual possessing excellent multitasking, organizational and written and oral communication skills.
General Areas of Accomplishment: Extensive experience as a Librarian and Business Instructor, technology application, and technology integration. Experienced in designing and conducting professional development, in-services, and training.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Topeka Public Schools USD 501
Media Specialist
08.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Demonstrating the, practical applications for curriculum connections with technology
- Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
- Updated students on use of the Internet as a reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals and communicated program results with administrators and staff.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit the student population.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
Topeka Public Schools USD 501
Business Department Chair
08.2005 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Implementing and managing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
- Orientation of new faculty, including demonstrating a commitment to the affirmative action goals of the school district
- Manage classroom environment, plan lessons, develop curriculum and communicate with parents
- Being the spokesperson for and yet the strongest critic of the faculty and the department
- Articulating program related goals.
TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR
08.2005 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Prepared and delivered lectures and instructions to high school students on Computer Applications, Business law, principles of marketing and operations management.
- Served on academic or administrative committees related to institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
St. Joseph's Co-Ed School
Lecturer
01.2000 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Managed classroom of 65-70 students on average
- Developed strategies and regulations for school Board of Examinations.
St. Joseph's Co-Ed School, Piparia
Lecturer
08.1999 - 07.2000
Job overview
- Instructed classes of 45-50 11th and 12thGrade students in Business Studies and Accountancy
Education
Kansas State University, Manhattan
from Educational Leadership
05.2022
Emporia State University
Masters of Science from Library Science
05.2020
Fort Hays State University
Endorsement from Library Science
06.2016
University of Phoenix
Doctorate from Business Administration
2014
Emporia State University
Masters of Science from Instructional Design and Technology
2014
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Education
1996
Barkatullah Vishwavidalaya
Master of Commerce from Business Management
1995
Bhopal School of Social Science
Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting & Management
1993
Skills
- Information Sources
- Collaborative Environments
- Multimedia Presentations
- Copyrighting Understanding
- Classroom Practices
- Information Technology Literacy Skills
- Print and Digital Media
- Search Engine Optimization Practices
- Student Support
- Media Production
- Instructional Techniques
- Educational Strategies
Publications
Biju, S. (2014). The 2007 2009 economic recession: A study of impact of the economic crisis on independent owned hotels in kansas (Order No. 3707405). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ University of Phoenix; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Full Text. (1690464803).
Timeline
Media Specialist
Topeka Public Schools USD 501
08.2014 - Current
Business Department Chair
Topeka Public Schools USD 501
08.2005 - 07.2014
BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR
TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2005 - 07.2014
Lecturer
St. Joseph's Co-Ed School
01.2000 - 01.2005
Lecturer
St. Joseph's Co-Ed School, Piparia
08.1999 - 07.2000
Kansas State University
from Educational Leadership
Emporia State University
Masters of Science from Library Science
Fort Hays State University
Endorsement from Library Science
University of Phoenix
Doctorate from Business Administration
Emporia State University
Masters of Science from Instructional Design and Technology
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Education
Barkatullah Vishwavidalaya
Master of Commerce from Business Management
Bhopal School of Social Science
Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting & Management
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