Special Skills: Knowledge of computer programs such as PowerPoint, Front Page, Word, and Excel; Computer skills working on both Macintosh and PC platforms; Working with AlpaeSmarts and multimedia projection systems.
Education:
*Media Specialist Certification (Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ)
*BA, History and Secondary Education with a minor in English Literature (Eastern University, St. Davids, PA)
Teaching Experience:
Media Specialist - Nutley, NJ September 2005-Present
Working as a Media Specialist for elementary grades K-6. Duties include automating the library, running and maintaining the media center, updating the collection, and teaching thirty-two classes per week. Participation in clubs includes Brain Teasers Club.
Media Specialist - Wallington, NJ March 2003 - June 2005
Two full years working as a Media Specialist for elementary grades K-6. Duties included running and maintaining two media centers, maintaining and circulating AV equipment, automating two libraries, and teaching thirty-four classes per week. Participation in committees included Care and Share co-chair, social welfare, and cultural arts.
Permanent Substitute - Nutley, NJ 2001 to March 2003 Two years working experience with the Nutley School District at the Franklin Middle School. Long-term positions included Library/Media and English. Responsibilities involved creating and completing lesson plans, classroom management, assessment, and knowledge of curriculum
Student Teaching - Philadelphia, PA Spring 2001
Student teaching in an urban setting in Philadelphia; full responsibilities for a seventh and an eighth grade class; subjects included Colonial American History and Modern American History. Responsibilities included class management, assessment, and knowledge of curriculum.
Related Experiences:
NJASL Conference
Attend the annual NJASL (New Jersey Association of School Librarians) conference each year since becoming a Media Specialist. Collaborate with other media specialists and also learn new techniques, new equipment, and current titles for the media center.
Subscriptions:
Subscribe to publications such as School Library Journal, and Classroom Connect.
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