LAUREN MACDONALD

SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

315-271-6945  •   laumac16@gmail.com •   laurenrmacdonald.weebly.com  •
linkedin.com/in/laurenrosemacdonald • 1163 Glenwood Ave  •  Oneida, NY 13421

EDUCATION

State University of New York, Buffalo

MS
Master's of Science in School Librarianship, Anticipated Jan 2020

State University of New York, Cortland

MS Master's of Science in Teaching, Elementary Education (1-6), May 2018

BA Hillsdale College
Bachelor of Arts, English and French Literature, May 2014

CERTIFICATIONS/WORKSHOPS

Library Media Specialist Google Digital Citizenship Training

Supplemental Certification ProjectEnable
Childhood, 1-6 Certification Project WET, WILD, and Learning Tree Certified
Initial Certification SmartNotebook Trained

TEACHING & LIBRARY

OTHER EMPLOYMENT
EXPERIENCE
Perry Jr. High, New Hartford Central School
Clinton Cudas Swim Club   •   Coach (August 2016-
District  •  Library Media Specialist (August 2018-
present; June 2008-August 2013) Worked with kids
present) Worked collaboratively with area teachers
of all ages and skill levels to increase their
to plan lessons around information literacy and
swimming skills and endurance. Developed and ran
technology integration. Developed a Makerspace
practices for kids aged 6 to 12.
program for students during free periods and for
integration of curricular goals.
Fleet Feet Sports  •   Running Columnist (August
2016-January 2018) Wrote original content for a
Cannon Free Library  •  Interim Director (Summer
column about running to appear in a widely
2018) Developed new patron policies, collection
circulated regional newsletter. 
development policies, and employee policies.
Oversaw a staff of 4 clerks and 1 children's librarian.
Regnery Publishing  •  Publicist (May 2016—
  
February 2017) Developed and implemented
Homer School District •  Student Teaching, 3rd
publicity campaigns for authors, including a
Grade (March 2017-May 2017)  Co-taught classroom
number 1 New York Times Bestseller.  Maintained
with 2 IEPs and several 504 plans.
and organized workable database of over 500
Student Teaching, 5th Grade (September 2017—March
media outlets and personalities.
2017)  Conducted a primary research project
Publicity Associate (May 2014—Nov 2015) 
concerning self-regulation.
Implemented 4 New York Times Bestsellers
campaigns. Managed over 25 front list publicity
Oneida Central School District • Substitute Teacher
campaigns as well as many back list books.
(March 2017-present; May 2013-June 2013)
Leadership Institute  •  Communications Training
Washington Latin Public Charter School •
Coordinator (Nov 2015—May 2016) Planned,
Substitute Teacher/Apprentice  (Jan-April 2013) 5th-
marketed, designed curriculum for, and managed
8th grade classrooms with a special emphasis on
41 workshops that trained over 500 adult
French and English classes. Worked with Hillsdale
students. 
College to establish a program for future
apprentices.