Seeking Media Specialist Position

Hard-working, enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to information literacy and the student learning process. Active team player who collaborates with all levels of staff and establishes quality relationships with students through excellent communication skills. Ability to present information in a variety of ways, emphasizing the relevance of research skills in the world beyond the classroom.

Education & Certification

University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Master of Education, Instructional Technology, May 2005

School Library Media track
GPA: 4.0/4.0

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science, Management, December 2003

Dean’s List Fall 2002, Spring and Fall 2003
Information Technology Certificate: 12 hours of focused coursework
Social Psychology Certificate: 12 hours of focused coursework

Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Web design, Internet (research & navigation), Follett Circulation Systems including Destiny by Follett Software Company, Titlewave.

Certification: Have taken Library Media Specialist Praxis II, started certification application.

Internship & Field Experiences

Mill Creek High School, Hoschton, GA 01/2005

Media Intern

Initiated collaboration with faculty members for instruction of a website evaluation lesson to supplement students’ research units.

Prepared and implemented website evaluation lesson with a language arts class.
Assisted in the annual collection inventory.
Processed an audiovisual order to prepare it for circulation.
Participated in the selection of new materials by reading a book under consideration for purchase.
Used Titlewave to search for and select materials for the next order.
Assisted with the curriculum and delegated activities to the library aide students.
Attended and participated in department head, faculty and focus group meetings.
Scheduled teachers for equipment and library use.
Problem solved for teachers by giving materials suggestions to supplement their lessons.
Created a booklist for Black History Month through Destiny for teacher and student use.
Recommended materials to students for readers advisory and reference assistance.
Decorated the tsunami relief bulletin board in the media center.
Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues, fostering an environment of open communication and support.

West Jackson Middle School, Braselton, GA 06/2004

Volunteer

Processed new materials order, relocated the professional collection to a more accessible area for teachers and solved barrier to access problem.

Winder-Barrow High School, Winder, GA 01/2004-02/2004

Volunteer

Shelved materials, assisted students with resource choices, operated the circulation desk, observed media specialist and media center program.

Work Experience

CVS Pharmacy, Auburn, GA 08/2004-present

Pharmacy Service Associate

Data entry, process prescriptions and customer service skills.

Georgia Tech Athletic Association, Atlanta, GA 08/1999-12/2003

Student Athletic Trainer

Assisted staff trainers with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes’ injuries.

Summer Study Programs, State College, PA 07/2003

Staff Advisor

Supervised 19 eleventh grade girls, organized medical runs for campers, chaperoned evenings and weekend activities for an enrichment camp for high school students held at Penn State University.

Lapses in employment were a result of graduate coursework.

Honors & Organizations

Most Attractive WebQuest, Russian Revolution, EDIT 6150 Summer 2004

Dean’s List Fall 2002, Spring and Fall 2003, Georgia Tech

American Library Association (ALA) August 2004-present

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) August 2004-present

Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) September 2004-present

Phi Mu Fraternity 2000-2003

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adriag@uga.edu
Last updated 3/04/2005