Katherine Warren
Dunn,NC
Summary
Certified School Librarian dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that meets diverse student needs. Committed to ensuring equitable access to resources and promoting lifelong learning, with a strong foundation in elementary and middle grades education as well as public librarianship. Expertise in enhancing children's literacy within a school setting, adept at connecting students with literature that ignites a passion for reading. Successfully designed and implemented multiple K-8 curricula encompassing library skills, digital literacy, and the creation of a school newspaper.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Librarian
Carolina Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee daily use and operation of the library for a K-8 public charter school
- Develop and maintain collection for students of varying ages, abilities, and ethnicities
- Teach self-developed curriculum to students in grades K-8 to include digital citizenship, school newspaper, keyboarding, and book studies
- Provide support for grades K-8 with individualized lessons for ELA teachers
- Meet quarterly deadlines for grading over 500 students
Library Director
Angier Public Library
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Oversaw all daily operations of library and staff while enforcing and updating policies
- Helped develop and oversee departmental budget
- Maintained interlocal communication between libraries
- Oversaw library staff and maintained ongoing training development program geared at educating personnel on library systems and equipment.
- Collection and program development and implementation for youth and adult
- Continued duties of Library Assistant as needed
Library Assistant
Angier Public Library
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Developed and led training program for all new employees
- Provided technical guidance and exceptional service to patrons in all library amenities to include computer systems
- Maintained circulation stations and library communications throughout the state
- Processed all new library materials and repaired damaged items
Petty Officer Second Class
US Navy
06.2006 - 10.2009
- Trained as Cryptologic Technician Technical
- Held a TS/SCI government security clearance
- Supervised up to 200 students as a Military Training Instructor
- Handled and maintained Privacy Act Information for up to 200 students
Education
Master of Library Science - Magna Cum Laude - Public Libraries and School Media
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences - summa cum laude - Food and Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2018
Associate in Science and Associate in Arts - Phi Theta Kappa Honors - University Transfer
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC05.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office, NC Cardinal, Canva, Google Suites, Atrium Cataloging
- Library instruction
- Collection management
- Reading and teaching
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Classroom practices
- Program planning
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded and directed the opening of the Carolina Charter School Library, serving 800 students with both circulation and as an elective class
- Brought about a school newspaper through self-created journalism curriculum, teaching students writing and researching skills
- Added 5000 new materials to improve library collection
- Integrated Atriuum Cataloging system into library to enhance services
- Partnered with county library system to offer all students digital access to resources through county system, to include e-books, NCLive, and NCKids
Certification
- Licensed Media Coordinator NC, Continuing License- 2024
Timeline
School Librarian
Carolina Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
Library Director
Angier Public Library
11.2019 - 08.2022
Library Assistant
Angier Public Library
11.2016 - 10.2017
Petty Officer Second Class
US Navy
06.2006 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences - summa cum laude - Food and Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Associate in Science and Associate in Arts - Phi Theta Kappa Honors - University Transfer
Central Carolina Community College
Master of Library Science - Magna Cum Laude - Public Libraries and School Media
North Carolina Central University
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
School Media Visionary and Academic Excellence Award, NCCU May 2024, Coats Area Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year 2024, Angier Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year 2021, March 2022, Association for Rural & Small Libraries, August 2020, American Library Association Member, August 2020
GRANTS
- Dollar General Summer Reading Grant 2022 – Funded $2,500
- PLIX and MIT STEAM Toolkit Project 01/22 – Selected Library, 1 of 20 Nationwide
- Libraries Transforming Communities (III) 09/21 – Unfunded
- Libraries Transforming Communities (II) 03/21 – Funded $3,000