Whole School Teacher Librarian at Harare International School

• Aug 2022 - Present

• Collaborated with teachers to provide learning opportunities to students for such things as discovering who they are as readers and research and information literacy skills • Managed and oversaw all aspects of the Library program including teaching, budgeting, and ordering • Updated systems and procedures to allow for more robust services to better meet the needs of the community as well for better resource management • Extensively updated collection through strategic collection development (culling, purchasing, and responsive ordering model) • Initiated a user survey which resulted in upgrading the space by adding more comfortable and usable spaces which resulted in a significant increase in use by students and parents • Coordinated, reorganized, and promoted subscriptions to better support community needs, teaching, and learning • Cultivated and advocated literature appreciation and a love of reading for pleasure through modeling, promotion, displays, activities and readers’ advisory • Supported students through the PYP Exhibition (group mentor), MYP Personal Project (supervisor), and DP Extended Essay through workshops and 1 to 1 sessions • Developed a Policies and Procedures Handbook (in process) Show less

Secondary School Teacher-Librarian

• Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

• Organized a book delivery model to support community while building was closed due to COVID • Initiated a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility audit for the Secondary Library • Supported students through the MYP Personal Project and DP Extended Essay through workshops and 1 to 1 sessions • Extensively updated collection through strategic collection development (culling, purchasing, and responsive ordering model) • Creatively found ways to link students to needed resources without any additional cost to the school (via Hong Kong Public Library eAccounts) • Partnered with the Primary Teacher-Librarian to strengthen whole-school library services • Activities: Middle School HKA Battle of the Books (virtual and in-person), HK Battle of the Books Organizing Committee, X-block mentorship, initiated and advisor to Literacy Week Student Committee and the Student Library Advisory Team Show less

Secondary School Teacher-Librarian

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

• Collaborated with subject teachers to provide learning opportunities to students for such things as research and information literacy skills • Supported students through the MYP Personal Project (supervisor) and DP Extended Essay through workshops and 1 to 1 sessions • Cultivated and advocated literature appreciation and a love of reading for pleasure through modeling, promotion, displays, activities, and readers’ advisory • Managed Library facilities and staff efficiently and effectively • Served as a representative to the Teachers’ Professional Association (Middle School Rep), K-12 Arts and Math Curriculum Review Committee, K-12 Science and Social Studies Curriculum Review Committee, MYP Service as Action Team, MYP ATL Team, DP Self-Study Team • Activities: Advisor to Student Library Advisory Board, HS Book Club, Speech and Debate Judge Show less

Middle School Teacher-Librarian and Technology Integrator

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2018

• Provided leadership in supporting all learning and teaching programs through Library and technology resources and training. • Collaborated with subject teachers to provided learning opportunities to students for such things as research skills and note-taking, as well as authentic uses of technology to support student learning. • Promoted strong links between the Library/Integration and school-wide teaching and learning programs. • Managed the Library facilities and staff efficiently and effectively. • Facilitated, promoted, and supported effective use of information literacy and technology through the planning and implementation of appropriate staff development models • Planned and implemented a MakerSpace • Co-planned a successful e-Reader pilot program • Served as print yearbook co-advisor for 3 years and produced a digital yearbook • Co-facilitated a cycle of Collaborative Action Research • Served on the Technology Taskforce which studied the awareness, attitudes and practices relating to the use of technology in the classroom across school sections • Served as representative to the Teaching Staff Association and Professional Development Committee Show less

Primary Teacher-Librarian

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

• Re-catalogued entire 9,000+ volume Library collection to allow for its use as a viable curriculum resource (90% of collection had no or inappropriate subject headings and/or spelling errors). • Transformed the Library environment to better accommodate the desired campus culture and use of space (previously underutilized) • Improved overall Library organization, processes, and services. • Boosted Library profile with students, staff, parents and administration. • Cultivated & advocated literature appreciation and a love of reading for pleasure through modeling, promotion, displays, activities and readers’ advisory. • Designed a provisional Library and Information Literacy program/Yearly Plan aligned with curriculum and in consultation with department, administration and teaching staff. • Designed and adjusted program based on the changing needs of teachers, students and curriculum. • Responsible for all aspects of daily operation of Library, including staff management, collection development and management, resource selection and ordering, classification and cataloguing of resources. • Designed and implemented an in-service for all staff on Library program, services and use. • Planned, organized and implemented 2 successful Book Fairs and assisted in planning for Book Week activities. • Advised Assistant Librarian at BIS An Phu Primary campus on improving Library environment, profile, and program. • Served as Student Council co-advisor and participated in school sponsored community service projects. Show less

Elementary Computer Teacher

• Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

• Developed and conducted lessons and activities that supported AISE technology curriculum as well as grade specific curriculum while providing students the opportunity to actively participate in their learning. • Identified student's individual and collective learning needs and adapted lessons to accommodate a full range of skills and learning styles. • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students. • Provided staff development and integration assistance for colleagues as needed. • Client Chaired Elementary Handbook committee and participated in Read-a-thon and Accreditation committees as well as after school enrichment activities (student newspaper, Panther Tales, and others) Show less

Assistant to the President

• Jan 2003 - Jun 2007

• Managed multiple simultaneous projects successfully under tight deadlines and challenging conditions. • Researched and anticipated topics of interest for President using online databases and web searches. • Edited President’s correspondence, articles and press releases. • Implemented, launched, and maintained updated company web presence. • Reorganized and simplified office mailing procedures; trained office staff on new applications as needed. • Managed multiple simultaneous projects successfully under tight deadlines and challenging conditions. • Researched and anticipated topics of interest for President using online databases and web searches. • Edited President’s correspondence, articles and press releases. • Implemented, launched, and maintained updated company web presence. • Reorganized and simplified office mailing procedures; trained office staff on new applications as needed.

Project Manager/Marketing Analyst

• Jan 2001 - Nov 2002

• Acted as a key ‘go to’ person during all phases of application development and deployment, managing timelines and user expectations throughout. • Gathered & validated user requirements. • Managed multiple high level projects simultaneously. • Wrote Business Requirements documents to guide development. • Worked closely with Development and Operations teams on new features and enhancements, as well as training, testing, and support. • Functioned as 2nd level support for all e-Marketing applications including QA testing and usability testing. • Implemented corporate earnings announcement for 3 quarters; an extremely confidential and high profile responsibility. Show less

Website Developer

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2001