ANDREA CARVER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Enthusiastic librarian with expertise in making reading both exciting and enjoyable.
Motivated by the belief that all children can be successful readers. Focused on
bringing new updated books for the library. My philosophy can be summarized by,
young learners are lifelong flames to be lit as opposed to vessels to be filled.

SKILLS:

Empathetic and highly effective

librarian

Smart Notebook Trained

Positive and encouraging

Orton-Gillingham Trained

Creative and inclusive media skills

planning

Dedicated mentor of young

learners

WORK HISTORY:
7/2002 to Current

Librarian/Media Specialist
Saint Peter the Apostle School Savannah, Ga. 31410

Taught up to 23 students individually and in groups for more than a decade

and responsible for all aspects of student learning inside and outside the
classroom.

Consistently created a productive, creative, and enjoyable library

environment while observing district, county, state and federal guidelines.

Encouraged active learning by incorporating tablets in the library.

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying learning

styles and interests.

Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss and maximize each
child's progress.

Worked exceeding well with other staff and administrators to evaluate and
revise school programs.

Pursued professional development continually by attending numerous

educational conferences and teacher training workshops.

Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.

Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating childrens literature from

cultures around the world.

EDUCATION:
2016

Masters in Librarian/Media Specialist

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Ga.

2005

Masters in Early Education

Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, Ga.

2002

Bachelor in General Studies

Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, Ga.

CERTIFICATION:
Level 5 Teacher Certification
CPR/First Aid Certification
Orton-Gillingham Certification

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

August 2016

Practicum in School Library

January 2016

Course Management Systems for E-Learners

Resources and Strategies for E-Learners

August 2015

Educational Research

January 2015

Selection & Development of Digital Tools & Resources

Information Fluency & Inquiry

August 2014

Leadership of the School Library Media Professional

May 2014

Instructional Design

January 2014
November 2013

Digital Learning Environments

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MARC Cataloging
Dewey Classification
Subject Headings
Technical Services and Catalog Records

August 2013

Childrens Literature

May 2013

Learning Theories & Apps

School Library Literacy Environment

February 2013

Caf Approach to Reading

Digital Storytelling
Apocalyptic Book of the Bible
Scenario Based Learning

November 2012

Raising Reluctant Readers

July 2012

Orton-Gillingha Multi-Sensory Training

May 2012

Differentiated Instructional Strategies

February 2012

Literacy Centers: How to Manage Small Groups

Meet Sassafrass the Phonics Puppet
Super Science

June 2011

Establishing Benchmarks for Social Studies

February 2011

A+ Workshops Interactive Whiteboard Training

Teacher Organization and Time Management
Dyslexia Signs, Symptoms and Solutions
Its All Differentiated to Me

May 2010

Discipline Techniques
Establishing Benchmarks for Reading

February 2010

Learning Centers: Creative Activities to Enhance Learning

Practical Uses and Tools for the Smart Board
A Meaningful Writing Program: Getting Started

November 2009

March 2009

February 2009

Reaching Reluctant Readers featuring Dr. Jean Feldman

Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum

Smart Notebook Training

August 2007

Interpreting Test Scores

March 2007

Week of the Young Child Conference

August 2007

The Laughing Teacher

March 2007

Why Do Kids Do That

Sexual/Workplace Harassment Seminar

February 2006

No Time? No Problem
Introduction to the Six Traits of Writing

November 2005

True Colors a Learning Styles Workshop

October 2005

Teacher/ Parent Communication

August 2005

Observing and Summarizing Our World:

A Workshop on the Study of Statistics
Georgia AssessOnline Test of Computer Skills Competency

April 2005

Week of the Young Child Conference

February 2005

Story Cans: An Innovative Approach to Reading

By the Book: Using Literature Across the Primary Curriculum
Fee, Fi, Fo, FumOn Our Way to Phonological Awareness
Fun With Math

References are available upon request.