Chanda Lemon
Buffalo,MO
Summary
Library Media Specialist with a proven track record at Fair Grove R-X School District, skilled in collection development and team collaboration. Successfully motivated students to enhance literacy through innovative programs, while effectively managing resources to align with curriculum needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Fair Grove R-X School District
08.2007 - 06.2024
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
Library Media Specialist
Nixa R-II Schools
09.1999 - 05.2007
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
Teacher/School Librarian
Andersen Air Force Base DODEA
09.1997 - 11.1998
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
- Selected and maintained books, software, and periodicals for children's collection within budget.
Education
Master of Science - Library Science
University of North Texas
Denton, TX07-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-1994
Skills
- Collection development
- Information sources
- Team collaboration
- Scheduling
- Reference research
- Literacy development
- Classroom practices
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Fair Grove R-X School District
08.2007 - 06.2024
Library Media Specialist
Nixa R-II Schools
09.1999 - 05.2007
Teacher/School Librarian
Andersen Air Force Base DODEA
09.1997 - 11.1998
Master of Science - Library Science
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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