Resume
SUMMARY
Accomplished Media and Technology Specialist with expertise in education of elementary, middle and high school students to foster creativity, encourage critical thinking and problem solving. Direct and organize the services essential to a library program centered on students’ needs and the instructional goals of the school. Facilitate physical and digital media creation and collaboration. Nurture student success by promoting love of reading and effective use of technology for lifelong learning and success.
GRANT ELEMENTARY, Kenosha, WI 2014-Present
HARVEY ELEMENTARY, Kenosha, WI 2016-Present
NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, Charlotte, NC 2004-2014
Library Media Teacher
Instruct middle and high school students in research skills using books, eBooks, online databases and internet resources. Prepare lessons, schedule classes, select and order materials. Technology Specialist providing support to the network iPads, computers, and printers.
NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL, North Tonawanda, NY 1994-2004
Media Specialist
Taught information literacy including reading, writing and technology skills
Accomplished Media and Technology Specialist with expertise in education of elementary, middle and high school students to foster creativity, encourage critical thinking and problem solving. Direct and organize the services essential to a library program centered on students’ needs and the instructional goals of the school. Facilitate physical and digital media creation and collaboration. Nurture student success by promoting love of reading and effective use of technology for lifelong learning and success.
- Technical support
- Order materials
- Automated library
- Research skills
- Schedule classes
- Manage staff
- Lesson preparation
- Peer mentoring
- Community outreach
GRANT ELEMENTARY, Kenosha, WI 2014-Present
HARVEY ELEMENTARY, Kenosha, WI 2016-Present
NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, Charlotte, NC 2004-2014
Library Media Teacher
Instruct middle and high school students in research skills using books, eBooks, online databases and internet resources. Prepare lessons, schedule classes, select and order materials. Technology Specialist providing support to the network iPads, computers, and printers.
- Earned Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools - Media Specialist of the Year in 2011
- Taught students and faculty in identifying information resources and interpret and communicate intellectual content.
- Developed a Before and After School Tutorial and Gaming Program to assist students and parents.
- Spearheaded a project to repurpose discarded books
- Developed a 6th grade to High School Peer Mentoring Program
- Presented Mentoring Program at the North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) 2013-2014
- Established Battle of the Books Program and presented at NCSLMA
- Coordinated Authors and Illustrators to present to students
NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL, North Tonawanda, NY 1994-2004
Media Specialist
Taught information literacy including reading, writing and technology skills
- Automated library of over 11,000 volumes to the Mandarin automation system
- Trained and managed staff members and student monitors
- Liaison between district librarians and county-wide school library system (BOCES)
M.L.S. School Library Media Specialist, K-12
State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
B.A. History/Secondary Social Studies, 7-12
State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, NY
COMMITTEES
CMS Leadership Team for Virtual Library Media Services
Northwest School of the Arts School Leadership Team
CMS North Carolina State Technology Committee
North Carolina State Battle of the Books Committee
MEMBERSHIPS
Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association.
