Ambition
To actively and enthusiastically collaborate with others to provide life-enriching resources and experiences for my patrons that foster  information literacy skills, stimulate  intellectual curiosity, and encourage  excitement for and continued use of the library’s services and facilities.

Education
University of Michigan   Master of Science in Information                                                                                    May 2013
    Specializations in Library Information Science and School Library Media 
    Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, UMSI Merit Scholarship
Michigan State University   Bachelor of Landscape Architecture                                                                 May 1993
    Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society, ASLA Honor Award

Certification
Michigan Provisional Secondary Certificate Endorsements                                                                            June 2013
    School Library Media K-12 (ND)
    English 6-12 (BA)

Experience
Media Specialist Deerfield Elementary School   Novi, MI                                                        February 2014 - Today
  • Collaborate with teachers to integrate information technology tools into student projects
  • Teach lessons to students aligned with Common Core State Standards and 21st Century Skills
  • Create makerspace in media center that encourages students to think "outside of the box”
  • Integrate social media concepts and activities into media program
  • Develop and maintain school website
  • Develop schedule for and coordinate NWEA testing for school
  • Evaluate student academic and social growth, keep records, and prepare progress reports
  • Meet with school specials teachers to share ideas and collaborate on projects
  • Meet with district media specialists to coordinate programs and share ideas
  • Coordinate with local public library to assist with summer reading program
  • Facilitate successful book fair to encourage student literacy and raise money for media program
  • Develop and use formative assessment tasks to monitor student growth and achievement, guide instructional decisions, and evaluate outcomes
  • Facilitate development, cataloging, circulation, and management of library collection
  • Curate and upgrade library collection to support curricular needs and teacher requests
  • Engage in ongoing professional development during the school year and over the summer
  • Coordinate visitors to the media center to be involved in participatory teaching experiences

Interim Media Specialist   Dexter High School   Dexter, MI                                      October 2013-February 2014
  • Collaborate with teachers to integrate information technology tools into students projects 
  • Teach lessons on Web 2.0 tools, research skills, and internet search skills to students and staff
  • Facilitate textbook circulation, cataloging, and management
  • Manage operation of library including staff, print and digital resources, and equipment
  • Curate and upgrade the collection to support curricular needs and teacher requests 
  • Coordinate daily schedule to facilitate use of library staff and resources
  • Supervise and instruct student library assistants to coordinate routine library procedures
  • Facilitated an “Hour of Code” event to introduce 600 students to computer programming

Student Teacher   Dexter High School   Dexter, MI                                                                       Spring 2013
                                           Bach and Angell Elementary Schools   Ann Arbor, MI                                           Winter 2013
                                           Tappan Middle School   AnnArbor, MI                                                                                      Fall 2012
  • Assisted with the upgrade of the library’s collection through cataloging, weeding, and procurement using an online catalog database system
  • Supervised and directed student library assistants to coordinate routine library procedures
  • Assisted students and teachers with book selection, holds, requests, and library procedures
  • Developed and taught lessons to help students and teachers access online database resources
  • Updated and edited the Media Center’s website 
  • Collaborated with students and teachers to create interactive print and digital resources (including video and audio presentations) to enhance student learning and enjoyment
  • Shared knowledge of productivity and Web 2.0 tools with students and teachers in the creation of student projects 
  • Developed and implemented a research study to develop an eBook collection
  • Created a professional website and maintained multiple blogs for coursework requirements

Substitute Media Specialist   Bates Elementary School   Dexter, MI                                                               Fall 2010
  • Created and implemented lessons congruent to the Michigan Educational Technology Standards to enhance school curriculum over an eight-week period
  • Complied with standard practices and implemented new procedures to cultivate a love of reading and technology through enthusiasm and song
  • Organized and trained volunteers to assist with the circulation and upkeep of the collection 

Event Coordinator   Dexter Area Historical Society and Museum                                                                2006-2011
  • Developed and facilitated many successful and multi-faceted public and private events for adults and children to highlight the history and importance of Gordon Hall
  • Coordinated volunteers to promote, maintain, and improve Gordon Hall
  • Authored and awarded a national restoration grant to restore Gordon Hall
  • Co-chaired "Civil War Days" to bring a weekend encampment reenactment to Gordon Hall
  • Edited, designed, and contributed to a quarterly member newsletter
  • Collaborated with society board and website developer to maintain and update website
  • Collaborated with media outlets to promote Gordon Hall and events held there
Download   JenniferColbyResume.pdf