Courtney Wareham
Objective
To obtain a position as a middle school Teacher-Librarian
Qualifications
• Devoted professional with 10 years experience providing reference material, support, and student services to teach students the modern, technology-based, research, presentation and library skills required for success in secondary and post-secondary education.
• Proven ability in managing library resources encompassing automation, cataloging, inventory, service desk administration, and a passion for building a strong library collection.
• Talent for coordinating with teachers, administration, families, and technology support to troubleshoot ongoing problems and foster a highly productive and efficient learning environment.
Education
Master of Library and Information Science, GPA: 3.95
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA 5/2012
California Teaching Credential/CLAD Certificate, GPA: 3.48
National University, San Diego, CA 1/2000
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, GPA: 3.48
UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 6/1997
Related Experience
School Loop Webmaster, SFUSD, San Francisco, CA (8/11-present)
• Provided 24/7 access to library catalogs, databases, resources, lessons and content at a number of SFUSD schools
• Created and maintained entire John Yehall Chin Elementary website:
• Created and maintained School Loop library webpages for Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, The School of the Arts High School, and The Acacdemy of Arts and Sciences High School:
• Planned and presented standards-based, biweekly library lessons for ages 5-11.
• Served as instructional leader, program manager, collaborative partner and information specialist for library.
• Conceived, created, and organized leveled book room for whole-school use
• Coordinated and facilitated yearly book publishing project for all grade levels
Librarian, John Yehall Chin Elementary Library, San Francisco, CA (8/09-present)
• Planned and presented standards-based, weekly library lessons for grades K-5.
• Converted the library from a manual, paper-based system to a fully automated system so that all records are accurate, up-to-date, and can be managed and viewed electronically
• Provided technology-based information literacy instruction for all grade levels.
• Reviewed, purchased and presented appropriate, student-centered library materials.
Librarian/Literacy Specialist, El Dorado Elementary School Library, San Francisco, CA (10/2001-6/2008)
• Conceived, raised money for, and executed a program to bring internet to eight classrooms and the library.
• Designed and implemented a reading motivation program that led school to win Governor's Reading Award.
• Coordinated yearly
Read Across America event.
• Decorated for, set-up, and ran biannual book fair which earned us national recognition, brought thousands of dollars of revenue for the school and over a thousand new books for students.
• Created and conducted ongoing trainings to staff on designing differentiated, standards based curriculum, literacy skills, and behavior management systems.
Computer Skills
Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Photoshop, Destiny Library Manager, PowerPoint, School Loop, and HTML
Awards
Professional Affiliations
American Library Association, California Library Association, UCLA Alumni, SJSU Alumni
Professional References
Marlene Callejas
Principal (2008-2011)
E.R. Taylor Elementary School (415) 291-7921
Rachelle Resnick
Program Administrator
SFUSD Library Services (415) 469-4779
Janice Lee
After-School Program Director (2003-2006)
(415) 832-9151
Ryan Chesire
Site Support (2006-2008)
(415)678-6848