Jane Hudson
Concord
Summary
Dedicated public school educator experienced in both classroom and media center settings. Accomplished Library Media Specialist with expertise in collection development and digital citizenship. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and team collaboration, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Proficient in copyright law and promoting reading among diverse student populations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Cabarrus County Schools, Charles E. Boger Elementary
Kannapolis, NC
08.2017 - 07.2023
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website, partnership with public library.
- Served on School Improvement Team.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Coached Elementary Battle of the Books Team
- Participated in CCS District Media meetings and Professional Development
- Held Fall and Spring Book Fairs
Library Media Specialist
Iredell-Statesville Schools, Lake Norman Elementary, Woodland Heights Elementary, and Cloverleaf Elementary
Iredell County, NC
07.2002 - 07.2017
- Opened the new library at Woodland Heights Elementary, and opened the new library at Cloverleaf Elementary School.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website, partnership with community groups and public library.
- Earned National Board Certification
- Selected as District Media Coordinator of the Year
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Presented at NC Ties and FETC sharing student's digital products
- Served as School Improvement Chair
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems.
Classroom Teacher
Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mount Mourne Elementary School
Mount Mourne, NC
08.1998 - 05.2002
- Taught 4th grade
- Earned AIG Certificate
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional strategies.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance learning experiences and promote digital literacy.
Classroom Teacher
Gaston County Schools, Lowell Elementary School
Lowell , NC
08.1994 - 06.1998
- Taught 5th and 3rd grade
- Collaborated with parents, staff, and community stakeholders to support student success initiatives.
- Helped lead annual 5th grade Washington, D.C. Field Trip
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Salem College
Winston-Salem, NCMaster of Science - Library Science
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSkills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Digital citizenship
- Scheduling
- Collection development
- Copyright law
- Reading promotion
Certification
- Elementary K-6 Certification
- AIG K-12 Certification
- Library Media Certification K-12
- National Board Certification Early Childhood thru Young Adult
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Cabarrus County Schools, Charles E. Boger Elementary
08.2017 - 07.2023
Library Media Specialist
Iredell-Statesville Schools, Lake Norman Elementary, Woodland Heights Elementary, and Cloverleaf Elementary
07.2002 - 07.2017
Classroom Teacher
Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mount Mourne Elementary School
08.1998 - 05.2002
Classroom Teacher
Gaston County Schools, Lowell Elementary School
08.1994 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - English
Salem College
Master of Science - Library Science
East Carolina University