Valerie Fairley

Certified School Librarian dedicated to meeting student needs. Focused on Literacy and committed to promoting lifelong learning. Background in elementary and middle grades education. Engaged Librarian interacts with diverse body of library users by interpreting library resources and services. Well-versed in professional methods of library science. Demonstrates robust knowledge of basic computer functions and programs. Resource-driven Librarian recommends, interprets and evaluates information sources and assists users with academic and information searches. Asserts sharp, keen eye for detail and organization. Proactively uses technology to perform job or enhance customer experience. Librarian exhibiting superb communication and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to fostering welcoming and inviting library atmosphere. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

• Brought about Library Manual through creating a Personalized one for the School
• Earned Reading Award for outstanding performance in ELA
• Reduced annual library costs by20% by offering incentives for bring books back to the library.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
• Named "Teacher of the Year" at East Sunflower Elementary in 2003.
• Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Mount Olive Attendance Center in 2018.
• Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of Benchmark Assessments.
• Named "Teacher of the Year" at [School Name] in [year].
• Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Leflore Elementary staff in November, 2014
• Led class to an average 25% increase in reading standardized test scores during the 2008-2009 school year in Sunflower
• Employed differentiated instruction and brain-based techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.

Reading Instructor

National Association of Educators

American Federation of Teachers