MADELYN BUTLER
Garner
Summary
Passionate Library Media Specialist with over 20 years of experience in sharing 21st century information literacy skills and a love of literature and humanities with high school students.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Garner Magnet High School
08.2014 - Current
- Selected over 15,000 books in order to revamp library collection based on school data, student reading needs with emphasis on Social Studies and Civics curriculum support.
- Provided database and research instruction for 9th - 12th grade students in Civics and Economics, Social Studies, and American History courses.Created a new Collection Development Plan in order to update all print materials and meet the diverse needs of a vast student population of over 2700.
- Created presentations for staff and students on Data Privacy and Challenged Materials Policy & Procedure.
- Developed and maintained the GMHS Media and Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC).
- Instructed students in grades 9-12 on various research projects, including IB/MYP personal projects, inquiry-based learning and AP student digital portfolios.
Library Media-Coordinator
Spring Lake Middle School, Cumberland County Schools
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Planned and implemented and Accelerated Reader Incentive Program for students who met quarterly reading goals.
- Conducted library research skills instruction and assisted students with reference and location of materials on a daily basis.
- Established a competitive Battle of the Books Team who placed 4th out of 18 Middle Schools in the county.
- Promoted ethical use of both print and digital resources in the library.
- Collaborated in Inquiry-Based research lessons with ELA, Science, Social Studies and Math teachers.
- Presented PLT sessions on Digital Tools for teachers.
- Supervised various Book Fairs and Book Fair volunteers.
High School English Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
01.1998 - 08.2002
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Education
Masters of Library Science -
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2003
Teacher Certification - English 9-12
NCCU
Durham, NC05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - English/Concentration - Media Journalism
NCCU
Durham, NC05.1990
Skills
- Destiny Library Catalog System
- Google Docs/Google Drive
- Canvas Learning Management System
- North Carolina State Library Database
- Various Educational Databases /NC WiseOwl
- Webpage Design
- Social Media for School Media Center Twitter page
Accomplishments
- Managed the Media Center calendar, ensuring that all online messaging and in-person requests were planned out and implemented in a timely fashion, resulting in zero conflicts over the course the school year.
- Successfully started the Student Library Advisory Committee to allow students to contribute their voice, ideas and talents to the school's library content, events and collections.
Affiliations
- Member - North Carolina School Library Association
- Member - North Carolina Educator's Association
Certification
- School Library Media Coordinator K-12th grade
- English Education 9th-12th grade
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Garner Magnet High School
08.2014 - Current
Library Media-Coordinator
Spring Lake Middle School, Cumberland County Schools
08.2008 - 06.2014
High School English Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
01.1998 - 08.2002
Teacher Certification - English 9-12
NCCU
Bachelor of Arts - English/Concentration - Media Journalism
NCCU
Masters of Library Science -
North Carolina Central University
COMMITTEE WORK
- School Improvement Team Member, Garner Magnet High
- September 2017 – Present
- Dept. Chair Member, Garner Magnet High
- August 2017 – Present
- School Improvement Team Member, Spring Lake Middle
- August 2011 – June 2014
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