School Specialist

Kim Hardwick's School Library Media E-Portfolio

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Kimberly H. Hardwick

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OBJECTIVE: Media specialist in an elementary school

CERTIFICATION

Passed GACE Media Specialist on March 26, 2011

Eligible for S-5 Provisional Media Specialist K-12 Certificate

Hold Clear Renewable GA T-4: Middle Grades 4-8 Language Arts, Social Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fifth Grade Teacher 2011 - 2012

Prince Avenue Christian School - Bogart, GATeach grammar, reading, and writing to fifth grade students.Coordinate the Accelerated Reader elementary reading incentive program.Plan and conduct professional development workshops for Accelerated Reader.Serve on media technology committee.

Elementary Computer Teacher 2010 - 2011

Prince Avenue Christian School - Bogart, GA

Instruct PreK-5th grade students in keyboarding, technology skills, and inquiry-based learning activities in individual, small and large group settings.Plan and implement instructional technology activities to support the curriculum.Coordinate the Accelerated Reader elementary reading incentive program.Plan and conduct professional development workshops for Accelerated Reader.Assist technology director in planning elementary technology objectives and goals.Serve on media technology committee and meet with architect to design new library.

Media Specialist Intern 2011

Winterville Elementary School, Clarke County School District - Winterville, GA

Collaboratively planned and taught information literacy standard using almanac to a 4th grade class. Collaborated, planned and taught lessons tied to PreK standards.Created online portfolio for teachers to support Georgia learning standards using eBooks.Assisted media specialist with circulation, cataloging, ordering, technology support, and all media services.

Elementary Homeschool Teacher 2005 - 2010

Researched and selected curriculum for all elementary subjects.Planned and implemented instructional activities for individuals and small groups.Coordinated and administered Stanford Achievement Tests for homeschool organization.

Education Program Rater Specialist 2009

University of Georgia Center for Assessment - Athens, GA

Participated in training to evaluate and analytically assess student writing.Scored third, fifth, and eighth grade student essays for the Georgia Writing Assessment.

Director of Children’s Education 2004 - 2005

Redeemer Presbyterian Church - Athens, GA

Collaboratively planned and implemented seasonal activities for elementary children.Coordinated the summer Vacation Bible School program.Recruited and trained volunteers.

Graduate Research Assistant 1999 - 2001 University of Georgia Learning and Performance Support Lab - Athens, GA

Assisted in development of an instructional technology training project for a US Navy grant.

Sixth Grade Teacher 1997 - 1999

Sweetwater Middle School, Gwinnett County Public Schools - Lawrenceville, GA

Taught language arts and social studies classes to diverse student population.Taught advanced language arts for gifted students.Served on Technology Committee.Developed and implemented technology lessons to support Social Science standards.Participated in web publishing and grant writing seminars.

Teacher and Interim Principal 1995 - 1997

Johnston Christian Academy - Smithfield, NC

Taught third grade and middle school language arts. Directed the daily operation of the school.Planned and implemented professional development.Developed and managed school budget.

Teacher Assistant 1994 - 1995

Leesville Elementary School, Wake County Public School System - Raleigh, NC

Taught language arts and math to individuals and small groups of Language Impaired students.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Georgia Library Media Association - Member

Georgia Association for Instructional Technology - Member

Professional Association of Georgia Educators - Member

Georgia Children’s Literature Conference - 2011

Georgia Council of Media Organizations COMO Conference - 2010

EDUCATION

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 2010 - present

Graduate Studies, Learning, Design, and Technology with School Library Media

Master’s of Education Candidate for Spring 2012

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 1999 - 2000

Graduate Studies, Instructional Technology

Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa Falls, Georgia 1990 - 1993

Bachelors of Science in Middle Grades Education

HONORS

Magna cum laude Honor Graduate

Outstanding Young Women of America

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

National Dean’s List

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