Kaylene Bender
Corowa,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Teacher Librarian seeking opportunities to accept new challenges, including embracing new technologies and enhancing student understanding and achievement through differentiated explicit instruction. Committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment and empowering students with essential information literacy skills to thrive in the digital age. Eager to contribute expertise in library management, collection development, curriculum integration and innovative instructional practices to support academic success and personal growth of students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Librarian
Albury High School
Albury, NSW
05.2018 - Current
- Managed the library including budgeting, resource acquisition, stock and staff training.
- Initiated literacy skills for stage 5 in preparation for stage 6, post secondary education and the workforce.
- School community centric acquisition of resources through encouraging both students and staff to make resource recommendations.
- Coordinated and supervised distance education mode of study
- Provided academic support and research help to seniors both during senior study and at other times as requested.
- Developed strong relationships with students, maintaining accessible lines of communication and fostering an environment that is both both a supportive and safe
Teacher Librarian
Monaro High School (Cooma)
Cooma, NSW
01.2011 - 05.2018
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Managed daily operations of the library, including staffing issues, budgeting, inventory control, and purchasing.
- Coordinated and supervised both distance ed and senior study.
- Conducted evaluation surveys to ensure that the library is meeting the information needs of the school.
Teacher Librarian
Gilgandra High School
Gilgandra, NSW
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Managed daily operations of the library, including staffing issues, budgeting, inventory control, and purchasing.
- Provided reference services to students, faculty, staff, and community members using print and electronic resources.
Education
Graduate Diploma Information - Librarianship
University of Technology, Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Economics, Politics
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW12-1984
Diploma of Teaching - Secondary Social Sciences
Armidale College of Advanced Education
Armidale, NSW12-1977
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Communication
Timeline
Teacher Librarian
Albury High School
05.2018 - Current
Teacher Librarian
Monaro High School (Cooma)
01.2011 - 05.2018
Teacher Librarian
Gilgandra High School
01.2000 - 01.2011
Graduate Diploma Information - Librarianship
University of Technology, Sydney
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Economics, Politics
Macquarie University
Diploma of Teaching - Secondary Social Sciences
Armidale College of Advanced Education
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