KATHERINE R. HUGHES
Auburn, AL 36832
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EDUCATION
Huntingdon College, Montgomery, AL
BA, 1989
Double Major: English/History
WORK HISTORY
Media Aide and Technology Assistant
Drake Middle School, Auburn, AL
August 2016 - Present
• Assisted the Media Specialist with updating and troubleshooting over 300 iPads and other technology
• Researched and purchased titles to keep the Media Center collection up to date and meeting educational standards
• Maintained the Library’s Media, including Magazines, Newspapers, and Monthly Classroom Magazines
• Assisted students with research, projects, Makers Space, and choosing books
• Oversaw the day-to-day library schedule and assisted teachers as needed
• Created, wrote, and edited school-wide monthly newsletter for the Media Center Media Aide
Cary Woods Elementary School, Auburn, AL
August 2012 - May 2016
• Coordinated/hosted the Library’s Birthday Book Club, collect fees from members, make up goodie bags, and host club members once a month
• Played an instrumental part in establishing the Accelerated Reader (AR) program by leveling, and labeling all books in the library, assisting students daily in finding books on their correct AR level
• Planned and taught lessons and activities for kindergarten through 2nd grade
• Created child-friendly bulletin boards and decorations in the library
• Processed new books into the Destiny Cataloging System
• Maintained records of lost and overdue books and sent letters home
• Provided book orders to the Media Specialist
Computer Aide
Richland Elementary School, Auburn, AL
August 2008 - May 2012
• Taught 1st through 5th grade keyboarding and basic computer skills daily
• Authored lesson plans following ALEX Guidelines for distribution throughout ACS elementary schools
• Collaborated with Venture, Art, and Music teachers on interdisciplinary projects
• Participated in Resource Team Planning Committee for major events and activities
• Developed special lessons and manipulatives for the “Special Needs” class Volunteer Coordinator/ Actors’ Assistant
Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery, AL
June 1995 - December 1997
• Coordinated volunteers for front and back house operations
• Assisted actors in learning movement and memorization of lines
• Acted as chairman of Shakespeare’s Attic, a fundraising initiative for ASF
• Participated in the Southern Writer’s Project
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Editor and writer for the Rotary District 6880 Newsletter, The Rotary Review
• Editor of the Rotary District 6880 Membership Directory
• Author of 5 self-published novels and a children’s book available on Amazon.com
• Proficient in Destiny Library, Microsoft Office Suite, Swift Publisher, and other software
• Part-time proofreader and layout artist at The South Alabamian, a local weekly newspaper