Experience

Qualifications
- Developed and implemented curriculum in K-12 school settings, tracking the progress of over 900 students at a time, using enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed and implemented District-wide Library Scope and Sequence for K-12 grades, to align with state standards.
- Served as District Librarian: oversight of 3 schools, K-12; annual budgets, training and supervision of 3 full-time library assistants, student aides, and volunteers.
- Built robust relationships with teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students in a culturally diverse, bilingual school-setting.
- Lead the integration of technology and The Big6 research model into core curriculum, with a focus on the District’s vision “to be premier”.
- Created WebQuests and teacher web sites in collaboration with teachers and administrators, both individually and in focus group settings.
- Developed a school-wide, literature promotion program called Read the Rainbow, a “What’s on your literary bucket list” program, and a “booktalking” culture in the school community.
- Formed community partnerships through regular, collaborative sessions with public librarians and other stakeholders, and facilitated community engagement by planning and executing various educational programs, workshops, and events.

about me

I have been providing an elevated education to students for over 20 years, in two states, and in 6 school districts. I have seen a lot, and have done a lot in that time.

I am ready for a new challenge!

Teacher Librarian, South Ridge Elementary, WA 2018 – current

Teacher Librarian, Liberty Middle School, WA 2015-2018

District Librarian, Hockinson School District, WA 2014-2015

Teacher Librarian, Aloha Huber Park K-8, OR 2007-2009

Teacher Librarian, Harold Oliver Intermediate, OR 2006-2007

Teacher Librarian, Rosemont Ridge Middle School, OR 2004-2006

Qualifications

Developed and implemented curriculum in K-12 school settings, tracking the progress of over 900 students at a time, using enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods.

Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Developed and implemented District-wide Library Scope and Sequence for K-12 grades, to align with state standards.

Served as District Librarian: oversight of 3 schools, K-12; annual budgets, training and supervision of 3 full-time library assistants, student aides, and volunteers.

Built robust relationships with teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students in a culturally diverse, bilingual school-setting.

Lead the integration of technology and The Big6 research model into core curriculum, with a focus on the District’s vision “to be premier”.

Created WebQuests and teacher web sites in collaboration with teachers and administrators, both individually and in focus group settings.

Developed a school-wide, literature promotion program called Read the Rainbow, a “What’s on your literary bucket list” program, and a “booktalking” culture in the school community.

Formed community partnerships through regular, collaborative sessions with public librarians and other stakeholders, and facilitated community engagement by planning and executing various educational programs, workshops, and events.