Experience

Goodlettsville Middle School

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Librarian

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Curate library’s collection of new books, taking into account the demographic of the student body and ensuring the subjects matter of the books reflects the diversity of the students Create and implement a new planning strategy for the library with an emphasis on access, engagement, and resources Conduct audit to ensure the current collection represents the diversity of the student population Increase access for ESL students by increasing the school’s Spanish language book collection Establish a Readers Advisory Council of students to improve the Library Programs Created a dedicated space for students to explore creativity and develop skills to support STEAM initiatives Developed Library Skills and Research curriculum using American Association of School Librarian Student Framework Establish “Battle of the Book” student club and manage trivia competitions against other Metro Nashville schools Member of the School Leadership Committee and International Baccalaureate Committee Host Library Professional Development for Metro Nashville Public School Middle School Librarians Facilitate virtual Spanish classes for middle school students Inventory, organize, and order new materials (books, electronic, etc.) for the middle school library; manage the annual budget from the school and the Nashville Public Library partnership program, Limitless Libraries Show less



Dee's Books

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Curate collection of used and consigned books for an independent pop-up bookstore Worked with a mentor to develop and implement a business plan Collaborate with local small businesses for special book events Source special book request for customers and clients Curate collection of used and consigned books for an independent pop-up bookstore Worked with a mentor to develop and implement a business plan Collaborate with local small businesses for special book events Source special book request for customers and clients



LEAD Public Schools

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• School Library Media Specialist

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  Co-created network-wide library operation manual to meet Tennessee State Law and American Association of School Librarian Standards Managed annual budget for both the school budget and Nashville Public Library partnership program Limitless Libraries Designed and taught Research Curriculum using American Association of School Librarian Student Framework Founding member of Technology Troubleshooting Team offering support to students and staff, in person and virtually Collaborated with feeder elementary schools to create a community Little Free Library Program to grant access to reading materials during pandemic Coordinated with local charitable organizations to facilitate a book giveaway drive thru for students and families during the pandemic Implemented a new organization system and changed the inventory structure of classroom technology Show less



Adventure Science Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning Specialist

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  Designed and Performed Science-Based Lessons, Labs, and Skits Completed and Implemented Flynn Scientific Chemical Safety Training Redesigned and inventoried chemicals and lab supplies Designed and Performed Science-Based Lessons, Labs, and Skits Completed and Implemented Flynn Scientific Chemical Safety Training Redesigned and inventoried chemicals and lab supplies



Robert E Ellis Middle School

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Classroom Teacher

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2018

  Designed and facilitated County-wide Science Symposium Lead the Action Plan Committee as the Chair Participating as a School Improvement Plan Member Creating and teaching Middle School Science Curriculum based on state standards Designed and facilitated County-wide Science Symposium Lead the Action Plan Committee as the Chair Participating as a School Improvement Plan Member Creating and teaching Middle School Science Curriculum based on state standards


East Robertson High School
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Classroom Teacher

  • 2007 - 2008

Vena Stuart Elementary School
• United States
• Retail Art Supplies
• Classroom Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - May 2006

Clyde Riggs Elementary School
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Classroom Teacher

  • 2006 - 2006