Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Motivated problem-solver. As a highly organized self-starter I thrive both alone and in a team environment. Customer service and intention to improving the overall quality of service is only surpassed by the compassion toward my work and those I serve. Crisis Prevention Intervention trained and First-aid/AED/CPR Certified.
• Plans and implements children’s and teen's library programming • Assists with planning and implementing of library youth programs such as Summer Reading program and teen read activity groups; Oversee Summer Teen Crew • Creates book displays and program flyers to promote materials and services • Researches and reviews age appropriate material for programming • Manages a budget for materials and programming within established limits • Assists patrons with use of library equipment and offers information assistance • Assists patrons in locating appropriate material in the library and online • Assists with weeding of library materials • Contributing writer to KDL Blog, booklists; Webisode host • Community outreach and program assessment
• Supervises site staff/volunteers, maintaining required staff to child ratios • Oversees program function to ensure the health, safety and positive experience of students • Communicates confidential and evaluative information with guardians • Maintains procedures related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures • Upholds professional relationships with families, facility personnel and the community, including planning and conducting events
• Developing and organizing K-8th curriculum; implementing lesson plans both supervised and unsupervised • Individual and group intervention in all subjects; documenting both the development and decline in skills, readjusting to accommodate those skill-sets • Working closely with teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive educational path for students • Preparing agendas, reports, and visuals for staff and students • Coordinating parent surveys and take home letters • Maintaining classroom areas and supplies • Preparing and running MAP testing as well as various other programs such as IXl.com • Setting-up, tearing-down, and overseeing special events such as field day, literacy night, and student of the month/year and merit assembly • Recess duty with a focus on promoting safety, self-control and personal responsibility • Crafts and displays for events such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, Literacy Night, Parent Night, and Retirement parties
• Planning and implementing weekly activities for 1st-5th grades • Developing clubs for combined grades to participate in on a weekly basis to tri-monthly basis • Extensive working knowledge in designing and leading activities for lower and upper elementary, overseeing from start to finish • Planning and implementing family and student events • Heading and co-heading a variety of enrichment programs • Tutoring 1st -5th graders in all areas of school work • Dealing with the re-working of the program within Glenwood for efficiency
• Worked closely with students of varying abilities • Tutored grades 6th-8th in all areas of school work; documenting both the development and decline in skills • Worked with at-risk kids to implement solid homework routines and goal setting • Headed and co-headed a variety of clubs • Maintained and cared for all enrichment supplies • Co-Organized schedule for academic, recreation, and enrichment activities