Experience

Peoria High School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher Librarian/Head Softball Coach

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  • Coach students and staff how to access Peoria High School Library print and non-print material, databases, and Internet resources for academic and personal information needs • Coach Peoria High School staff, teachers, and students about library resources, software, MLA Parenthetical documentation, plagiarism, website evaluation, and best practices for informational searching • Evaluate, acquisition, and catalog the PHS Library Collection (print and non-print) • Schedule classes for 22 station computer lab • Customize library programs to support school curricula, literacy initiatives and student interest • Collaborate with colleagues to integrate technology that supports student learning • Produce and provide effective lessons using Web 2.0 and Social Media • Coordinate and conduct special programs (e.g., Book Club, etc.) • Demonstrate a strong working knowledge and application of technology • Organize PHS Library inventory and space to facilitate engaging instruction, literacy initiatives, and multi-media activity • Investigate new and innovative Teacher Librarian websites, blogs, and programs • Market student and professional library acquisitions, collections, events, trainings, etc. • Educate students and staff on the definitions, tactics and strategies surrounding student bullying • Conduct skills lessons in the use of the library and library materials • Support the multi-cultural initiatives of Peoria High School • Assist teachers in planning and executing appropriate research activities • Expand the Non-Fiction collection to align with the new common core standards • Update and monitor PHS Library website • Promote positive online presence, citizenship and Digital Footprint • Introduce students and staff to technology skills for a variety of software programs and online applications for academic achievement Show less



Englewood High School

• Teacher Librarian/Yearbook Adviser/Webmaster

  • Aug 1998 - May 2012

  • Coach students and staff how to access Englewood High School Library print and non-print material, databases, and Internet resources for academic and personal information needs • Train EHS staff, teachers, and students about library resources, software, MLA Parenthetical documentation, plagiarism, website evaluation, and best practices for informational searching• Evaluate, acquisition, and catalog the EHS Library Collection (print and non-print)• Schedule classes for 5 school computer labs • Administer EHS Library Collection of 10,000 print materials and 50 desktop computers • Customize library programs to support school curricula, literacy initiatives and student interest • Collaborate with colleagues to integrate technology that supports student learning • Produce and provide effective lessons using Web 2.0 and Social Media• Coordinate and conduct special programs (e.g., Tech 4 Community, FASFA Night, etc.) • Demonstrate a strong working knowledge and application of technology • Organize EHS Library inventory and space to facilitate engaging instruction, literacy initiatives, and multi-media activity • Investigate new and innovative Teacher Librarian websites, blogs, and programs • Market student and professional library acquisitions, collections, events, trainings, etc. • Educate students and staff on the definitions, tactics and strategies surrounding student bullying• Conduct skills lessons in the use of the library and library materials • Support the multi-cultural initiatives of the Englewood School District • Assist teachers in planning and executing appropriate research activities • Expand the Non-Fiction collection to align with the new common core standards • Update and monitor EHS website using School Fusion online software• Promote positive online presence, citizenship and Digital Footprint• Introduce students and staff to technology skills for a variety of software programs and online applications for academic achievement Show less

• High School English Teacher

  • Aug 1998 - Aug 2006

  • Planned, taught, and assessed 6 classes: Honors English 1, English 1, Honors English 3, English 4, and Yearbook• Adapted the use of data for authentic assessment, MAP, and CSAP scores to plan lessons around students’ deficiencies while engaging students• Integrated literature, writing, research, communication, and study skills to English curriculum• Developed the Senior Portfolio assignment (career research and planning) into the English 4 curriculum• Taught desktop publishing, page layout, journalistic writing, and software programs to Yearbook students• Announced and scored EHS athletics: boys & girls soccer, lacrosse, wrestling and track & field• Sold tickets and supervised EHS athletics: football, girls & boys basketball, and wrestling• Club co-sponsor: True Colors(student diversity education club) Show less