Graham, NC, USA
AndreaChaseNCTeacher
@ gmail.com
www.shediedwithabook.
weebly.com
Andrea L. Chase
Experience
January 2024-Now
Instructional Services Librarian (part-time) • Randolph Community College • Asheboro, NC
• Instruct both in the class and in the library research skills
• Integrated various library databases into instruction and demonstrated in detail how to use databases and perform research responsibly and efficiently
• Act as liaison to departments for collection development and library services
• Staff reference desk and assist with circulation as necessary
• Assist with collection development in general, and specifically for young adults and current bestsellers
• Have used WorkFlows ILS and currently use Evergreen ILS
• Update LibGuides for specific classes, subjects, and genres of literature
• Oversee materials selected for weeding
August 2017–Now
English Instructor (adjunct)• NC A&T State University • Greensboro, NC
• Member on the Creative Writing Committee
• Participate and assist with the Aggie Literary Festival each spring August 2017–December 2023
English Instructor• Alamance Community College • Graham, NC
• 2020-2023 Full-time, permanent faculty member in the English, Communication, & Humanities department
• Advisor for university-transfer students assigned to me
• Editor-in-chief—The Explorer
January 2017–August 2020
ELL Teacher• The American Classroom • Beijing, China August 2004–January 2017
English Teacher• Southern Alamance HS-ABSS • Graham, NC Leadership Roles:
2004-2009 Baccalaureate Committee Chair
2009-2012 School Leadership Committee
o English Department Representative
o Secretary
o Chair 2011-2012
2014-2015
English Instructor• Durham Technical
Community College • Durham, NC
2006-2007
Freelance Writer• Alamance Magazine • Burlington, NC 2001-2002
ESL Teacher• Thomasville HS-Thomasville City Schools • Thomasville, NC
1999-2001
English Resource Teacher• Grimsley HS-Guilford County Schools • Greensboro, NC
1998-2000
Freelance Writer• The Triad Style (GoTriad) • Greensboro, NC 1993-1996
Curriculum Advisor• University of Oklahoma College of Education
• Norman, OK
Education
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
• Master of Arts-English and Creative Writing (Fiction Concentration) University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
• Master of Library & Information Studies
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
• Bachelor of Arts-English with Secondary Education Tulsa Junior College, Tulsa, OK
• Associate of Arts in Secondary Education
Jenks High School, Jenks, OK
• OK High School Diploma
Professional Certifications
NC Public Librarian Certification Commission
• NC Public Librarian Certificate (9817)
NC Department of Public Instruction
• English (Grades 6-12)
Professional Organizations
Alpha Delta Kappa-Tau Chapter
Burlington, NC
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Constituent Groups
• Two-Year College English Association
Southeast (TYCA-SE)
• Two-Year College English Association
North Carolina (TYCA)-NC
o Founding Member
o Chair 2024-Now
American Library Association (ALA)
Divisions
• ACRL
• YALSA
• ACRL_CJCLS
• ACRL_IS
• LIRT
Feline Conservation Foundation
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP)
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Publications
Blog: www.shediedwithabook.weebly.com
Book Reviews:
Chase, Andrea. Rev. of Cat & Mouse, by James Patterson. TriadStyle, 23 December 1998.
Rev. of Vittorio, The Vampire, by Anne Rice. TriadStyle, 5 May 1999.
Rev. of The Midnight Club, by James Patterson. TriadStyle, 11 August 1999.
Rev. of When the Wind Blows, by James Patterson. TriadStyle, 27 October 1999.
Rev. of Pop Goes the Weasel, by James Patterson. TriadStyle, 24 November 1999.
Rev. of Snow Falling on Cedars, by David Guterson. TriadStyle, 2 February 2000.
Rev. of The Loop, by Nicholas Evans. TriadStyle, 19 April 2000.
Rev. of Daughter of Fortune, by Isabel Allende. TriadStyle, 17 May 2000.
Rev. of Cradle and All, by James Patterson. TriadStyle, 28 June 2000.
Rev. of The Perfect Storm, by Sebastian Junger. TriadStyle,26 July 2000.
"Taking C.S. Lewis to the Big Screen." Rev. of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe: The Official Illustrated Companion by Perry Moore. Alamance Magazine January 2006: 45-46.
"Bringing the Civil War Back to Life." Rev. of The Widow of the South, by Robert Hicks. Alamance Magazine, February 2006: 16-17.
"Advice for Your Wardrobe." Rev. of Dress Your Best by Clinton Kelly and Stacy London and Trinny and Susannah: What You Wear Can Change Your Life by Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine. Alamance Magazine, March 2006: 19-20.
"Memoirs of a Teacher." Rev. of Teacher Man by Frank McCourt. Alamance Magazine, February 2007: 27.
"Unraveling Another Secret." Rev. of The Last Templar, by Raymond Khoury. Alamance Magazine, May 2007: 15.
Interview:
Pate, Jeff. Interview by Andrea Chase. “The Hot Seat.” TriadStyle, 31 May 2000.
Volunteer Activities
2024-Now
NC Film & Television School of Film • Burlington, NC Roles:
Director of Admissions
Curriculum Design
Recruiting
Marketing
Webmaster
2012-Now
Tour Guide• The Animal Park at the Conservators Center • Burlington, NC
Tours, events, animal care, and facility improvements 2015-2016
Aid Tanzania, Tanzania
Piloted a sister school project with a local elementary school References
Jenny Thomas
Director of Library Services
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC
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Dr. Kimberly C. Harper
Associate Professor & Interim Chair-English Department College of Arts, Humanities, and
Social Sciences NC A&T State
University, Greensboro, NC
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Dr. Jason DePolo
Former Chair/Current Professor-English Department
College of Arts, Humanities, and
Social Sciences NC A&T State
University, Greensboro, NC
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Lauren LaVallee
Library Service Assistant
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC
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