Andrena Sadler
Kurrajong Heights,NSW
Summary
Well-versed in all aspects of library systems and management. Extensive experience in library operations, collection analysis, policy development and intellectual freedom. Recommends, interprets and evaluates information sources and assists users with academic honesty and information searches. Asserts sharp, keen eye for detail and organization. Proactively uses technology to perform job or enhance customer experience. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop a strong love of reading.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Librarian
Pendle Hill Public School
07.2019 - Current
- Directed total budgeting, purchasing for all collections, including Teacher Reference
- Joined forces with teachers and executive to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
- Organised the moving of the library collections to new building, established the new library, shelving, teaching area.
- Reviewing collections to maintain validity of content, updating with new additions and removal of outdated.
- Classified and coded texts within the library to aid students ability to locate and access relevant texts according to library policies and organisational standards.
- Taught children about library practices group instruction and hands on tasks.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies such as the Premier's Reading Challenge and promoting new acquisitions, allowing for student requests.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as Information Fluency Framework research objectives to give students a deeper understanding, technology and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as the Sydney writer's Festival and encouraged interested student's in a focused Writer's Group, took part in "Shadow Judging" of the CBCA shortlisted books.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Teacher Librarian
Maraylya Public School
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Enhanced library user experience by effectively organizing and maintaining a diverse collection of resources.
- Increased patron satisfaction with timely responses to reference inquiries, utilizing extensive knowledge of information sources.
- Managed acquisition process for new materials, ensuring the library''s collection remained current and relevant.
- Streamlined library operations by implementing efficient circulation procedures and automated systems.
Teacher
Maraylya Public School
04.2002 - 06.2019
- co-ordinated stock, purchasing of mathematical, creative arts supplies for whole school
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as small groups and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as whole school celebrations (Easter), scripture timetable, choir that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Masters Education, Teacher Librarianship - Information Technology
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW11.2021
Diploma of Education, Early Childhood - Education
University of Western Sydney
Kingswood, NSW11.1991
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- SMART Board aptitude
- Technology Integration
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Teacher Librarian
Pendle Hill Public School
07.2019 - Current
Teacher Librarian
Maraylya Public School
01.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher
Maraylya Public School
04.2002 - 06.2019
Masters Education, Teacher Librarianship - Information Technology
Charles Sturt University
Diploma of Education, Early Childhood - Education
University of Western Sydney
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