Librarian

Jemeka S.Smoak

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Atlanta, GA ***49

404-***-**** 404-***-****-Cell

Email: *********@*****.***

Instructional librarian

Multi-disciplined professional in the areas of instructional technology, community engagement and media relations. Skilled in creating strong partnerships within the community to impact student achievement. Ability to create and develop programs focused on the integrated use of technology to improve educational delivery.

EXPERIENCE

North Clayton High School January 2012 – presently

Technology Specialist

Assist faculty, students, and staff with effective use of technology

Ensure the efficient and effective operation of the library & computer labs

Coordinate the use of equipment

Maintain inventory on all technology equipment

Install hardware and software per district guidelines

Troubleshoot problems throughout the building

Everest College

Learning Resource Center Manager December 2010- December 2011

Assists students, faculty, and staff in the effective use of the library and resources

Conducts student orientations

Establishes library policies and procedures.

Provides accurate statistics monthly

Develops and maintains, in conjunction with the Information Technology Department, appropriate and accessible computer resources in the library.

Performs regular collection analysis and development.

Complete other projects and duties assigned.

Clayton County Public Schools

Family and Community Liaison August 2009- November 2010

Provided adaptive strategies to meet developmental needs of students.

Provided efficient communication between parents and schools.

Collaborated between parents, schools, and communities.

Coordinated parental involvement activities.

Developed and coordinate special events and activities that address students and parents’ needs.

Initiated and maintains cooperative and effective liaison activities with supervising administrators and other agencies, community groups and professional associations.

Served as a member of the Better Seeking Team.

Clayton County Public Schools

Media Specialist – Fountain Elementary August 2008 – August 2009

Created a library media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

Supported teacher instructional plans to coordinate and integrate effectively library services across the curriculum.

Managed and insured accessibility to media resources.

Coordinated the media committee.

Market library services to teachers, staff, and students

Implemented media policies and standards.

Clayton County Public Schools

Media Specialist Assistant August 1998 – August 2008

Served as an instructional resource consultant and information specialist to teachers and students.

Organized and maintained all materials and equipment according to district policy.

Planed and operated computer systems for research, circulation of media and collection management.

Provided word processing and secretarial support for Media Specialist and Principal.

Oak Hill Homes

Cottage Advisor August 1997 – August 1998

Supervised small group of youth residing in a cottage.

Provided support and advice for youth on academic and personal concerns.

Served as a youth advocate for court hearings.

Conducted peer meetings and maintained daily behavior reports.

EDUCATION

Cambridge College June 2007- July 2008 Augusta, GA

Library Science, MA

Bethune -Cookman University August 1992 – July 1997 Daytona Beach, FL

Criminal Justice, BS

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