Objective:
Eager to teach students
twenty-first century skills in research using a unique combination of education experience coupled with seven years’
experience of integrating technology and print resources into teaching library skills.
· Master Degree in Library and Information Science and Bachelor Degree in Education. Master of Education
in Technology Degree. SCISA Master Teacher 2009.
· Experienced in use of the Internet and educational software.
· Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love
of reading in children.
Experience
Master of Education in Technology Degree Courses
. Master
of Library and Informational Science
University of
South Carolina, Columbia, SC.
Bachelor of Education
University of Kentucky, Lexington,
KY.
Paralegal Certification Course Trident Technical College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
Provisional Certification
KY State Elementary Certificate, Grades 1-8.
Certified in Elementary
Education (K-8). Experience in K-12.
Plans and instructs each
lesson plan using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Incorporate teaching principles
of Orton-Gillingham (language-based instruction for children with learning disabilities). Develop and conduct inter-grade
activities.
Implement technological
approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.
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August 2009 August
2004
June 1975
August 2001
Exp.6/30/2011
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Librarian: purchase, catalog, develop collection, circulate,
collaborate with teachers, and assist in development of curriculum. Develop and conduct summer reading and incentive reading
programs.
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Computer Skills
· Software: Microsoft Windows® and Microsoft Word, Dreamweaver, Pressomatic, Power Point, Excel, Tripod
· Working knowledge of the Internet
· System installations and debugging; terminal/printer operations
· Basic html – Web site creation
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Employment
Librarian/Teacher
Trident Academy, Mount
Pleasant, SC 29464 (An accredited Orton-Gillingham
School for children with
learning disabilities)
- 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
- 8th Grade South Carolina History Teacher
- Assistive technology tutor
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August 2001 to present
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Professional Affiliations
South Carolina Association of School Librarians
- Young Adult Book Award committee
- Independent and Special Schools committee - Conference presenter – SCISA, SCASL & SCIDEA
American Library
Association
Young Adult Library
Services Association
American Association
of School Librarians International Society for Technology in Education
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Examination
Passed the Praxis
Exam for Media Specialist 03/03/2007
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