Taryn Barlow
Ruther Glen,VA
Summary
Certified School Librarian dedicated to meeting student and teacher needs. Focused on building engaging libraries and committed to promoting and providing lifelong learning. Background in elementary and middle grades education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Librarian and Liaison
Caroline County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Schedule, plan, and lead countywide librarian meetings
- Facilitate one-on-one trainings for new and existing librarians
- Observe and assist in each library once a month, or greater at the request of a school
- Manage the district Follett Destiny system
- Coordinate with technology to maintain the Follett Destiny system
Library Media Specialist
Caroline County Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Updated students on the use of the Internet as a reference tool to access the latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Developed and maintained a collection of resources appropriate for curriculum, students, and teaching, and learning styles inherent within the school community.
- Stayed abreast of the latest trends and strategies in the field by reading trade publications, attending conferences, and leading trainings.
3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Caroline County Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2015
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Library Media Specialist Endorsement -
Old Dominion University
Hampton, VA05.2016
Masters of Teaching - VA certification and Licensure PK-6 -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2004
Bachelors of Science- Religious Studies -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2002
Skills
- Library Instruction
- Copyright Law
- Collection Development
- Collection Analysis
- Knowledge of Circulation Procedures
- Cataloging expertise
- Library Management Systems
- Scheduling
- Program Management
Accomplishments
- Next Generation Leadership Academy 2022- 2023
- Caroline Middle School Teacher of the Year 2022
- Caroline County Teacher of the Year 2012
- Bowling Green Elementary Teacher of the Year 2012
Specialized Trainings
- Follett Institute, 05/2021
- Radford University; Vinod Chandra Impact Lab, 07/2020
- Classroom Management: Tier 1 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support, 06/2020
- Foundations of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, 06/2020
- Intel Teach Elements: Assessments in the 21st Century Classroom, 06/2013
- Intel Teach Elements: Collaboration in the Digital Classroom, 04/2013
- PLC+ Institute and PLC+ Activator's Guide Institute, 05/2021
Timeline
Lead Librarian and Liaison
Caroline County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Library Media Specialist
Caroline County Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Caroline County Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2015
Library Media Specialist Endorsement -
Old Dominion University
Masters of Teaching - VA certification and Licensure PK-6 -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelors of Science- Religious Studies -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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