Alison Rushing
Marshville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educator with 25 years of experience in North Carolina Public Schools. This includes 6 years teaching kindergarten and 19 years serving as the Media Coordinator of Marshville Elementary School. Skilled in teaching literacy, instructional technology, student engagement, curriculum support, and positive collaboration with teachers and staff. Passionate about creating learning environments that support student success and foster a love of reading through print and digital resources.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Library Media Coordinator
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, NC
08.2007 - Current
- Worked with our Media and Technology Committee to select books and other materials to support our school through the media center and classroom.
- Managed the acquisition, cataloging, processing, and weeding of library materials to ensure a relevant collection for all users.
- Organized annual events such as Book Fairs and Read Across America to promote literacy throughout the school community while also generating additional funds for resources.
- Taught as part of the specials team rotating through grade levels PreK-5 each week.
- Helped to foster a love of reading through media lessons, stories, hands on activities, and independent reading time.
- Collaboration with teachers to develop meaningful media lessons that align with classroom curriculum.
- Monitored budget allocations to ensure adequate funding for the media program.
- Utilized social media platforms effectively as a means of communicating with stakeholders about upcoming events within the school library media environment.
- Selected and implemented appropriate online databases and e-resources into lessons to meet the needs of students at various grade levels.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to bring guest speakers, authors, and other experts into the school library setting.
- Promoted reading for pleasure among students, to promote higher circulation statistics and greater enthusiasm for literature.
- Established a welcoming environment within the library space that encouraged students to utilize its resources for both academic and personal interests.
- Organized the media center and handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use.
- Created the school yearbooks.
- Served as the school photographer for every school event.
- Maintained school website and all social media platforms including Facebook, X, and Instagram.
- Manage technology inventory. Checking equipment in and out to students and staff.
- Trouble shooting all school equipment including Chromebooks, iPads, Smart Panels, document cameras, etc.
- Morning Broadcast
- Organized many school celebrations including Pep Rallies, Behavior and Attendance Celebrations, Retirement Luncheons, and Ron Clark House Meetings.
- Served on the Site Base as well as many other committees every year.
Kindergarten Teacher
Anson County Schools
Wadesboro, NC
08.2001 - 06.2007
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons aligned with North Carolina standards.
- Supported early literacy, math, and social development for young learners.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Managed classroom behavior and created a nurturing learning environment.
- Assessed student progress and adapted instruction to meet individual needs.
Education
Library Science Licensure
East Carolina University
Greensboro, NC05.2007
Master of Arts - K-6 Certification And Master of Arts in Teaching
Wingate University
Wingate, NC05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Wingate University
Wingate, NC12.1999
Skills
- Positive Interactions with Students, Staff, and Parents
- Teaching Media and Technology Skills
- Digital Citizenship
- Information Literacy and Research Skills
- Collaborative Planning
- Curriculum Integration
- Computer assistance
- Library Management
- Collection Development
- Social Media
- Organizational Skills
- Fostering a Love of Reading
Timeline
School Library Media Coordinator
Union County Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Anson County Schools
08.2001 - 06.2007
Library Science Licensure
East Carolina University
Master of Arts - K-6 Certification And Master of Arts in Teaching
Wingate University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Wingate University