Library Media Specialist

• Sep 2022 - Present

Library Media Specialist

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2022

- Create content and curriculum based lessons for elementary aged students, pertaining to the Common Core State Standards and educational trends, specifically targeting literacy and language development - Use digital content based programs to boost all curriculum, particularly in Math/STEM content areas- Identify and procure Bilingual/Dual Language materials needed for English Language Learners in all unit areas, with an emphasis on increasing literacy and language development - Collaborate with staff and teammates from grades pre-kindergarten through 5th to design lessons that utilize both digital and physical materials, as well as follow current trends for students - Lead Professional Development seminars quarterly to discuss utilization of digital resources within the classroom, as well as report circulation statistics and data logged throughout the years- Oversaw renovation of school library, staying within a budgetary allowance, including obtaining materials for curriculum and classroom requirements Show less

Teacher

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2022

Instructional design for lessons, including differentiation amongst students• Uses ReadyGen and GoMath curriculums in regards to meeting Common Core State Standards• Creates and maintains yearlong portfolios for each student tracking performance• Assesses students throughout the year in math and literacy using formal and informal evaluations• Develops and differentiates lesson plans weekly using the Common Core State Standards • Keeps communication with parents and administrators to discuss individual students needs Show less

Teacher

• Jul 2011 - Aug 2014

Differentiation of instructional design within a classroom • Head Teacher of a Pre-Kindergarten special education classroom • Worked with children from ages 3 through 5 on a wide spectrum of development and disabilities • Led a team of teachers aides and paraprofessionals within the classroom • Created lesson plans that incorporated major developmental domains through different pathways based on thematic subjects • Differentiated activities and lessons based on students abilities and interests • Participated and led team meetings, while collaborating with other team members on plans of action • Completed Individualized Educational Plans for each student, as well as Quarterly Progress Reports and Behavior Intervention Plans • Maintained normal classroom routines and procedures in accordance to school rules Show less

Sales Associate

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

• Interacted with customers to assist with purchases based on literary needs. • Responsibilities included overseeing the organization of the store, as well as insuring customer satisfaction when working the sales floor. • Experience working with computerized cash registers and company-specific software used to maintain sales and inventory records. • Interacted with customers to assist with purchases based on literary needs. • Responsibilities included overseeing the organization of the store, as well as insuring customer satisfaction when working the sales floor. • Experience working with computerized cash registers and company-specific software used to maintain sales and inventory records.