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Kimbra Power

Librarian
Torquay,VIC

Summary

Over a 30 year professional life, I've been involved teaching students from pre-school to adulthood; teaching is my vocation.

Having worked as an educator in Australia, England, France, America and China, I am used to adapting to new situations and have experienced a large variety of working environments and information systems.

Becoming a librarian 10 years ago was the perfect next step for me as promoting good books and a love of reading were highlights of my teaching practice. I advocate for all students being able to access literature that meets their needs.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Elementary Librarian

Shanghai American School
Shanghai, China
08.2012 - Current
  • Scheduled and coordinated use of library equipment among teachers and staff.
  • Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
  • Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
  • Provided extensive instruction for students, patrons and staff in use of print and electronic materials.

Classroom Teacher

Shanghai American School
Shanghai, China
08.2005 - 07.2012
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.

Secondary School Teacher

Sebastopol Secondary College
Sebastopol, Victoria
09.1997 - 06.2005

Sessional Lecturer

Ballarat School Of Mines
Ballarat, VIC
01.1997 - 07.1997

Education

Masters Degree - Library Media Specialist

Plymouth State University
New Hampshire
07.2009 - 06.2012

Graduate Diploma - Secondary Education

Australian Catholic University
Ballarat, Vic
01.1993 - 11.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts

Ballarat University
Ballarat, VIC
02.1990 - 11.1992

Skills

    Interpersonal Communication

Cultural Awareness

Decision Making

Teambuilding

Motivating Others

Planning and Coordination

Quick Thinking

Timeline

Elementary Librarian

Shanghai American School
08.2012 - Current

Masters Degree - Library Media Specialist

Plymouth State University
07.2009 - 06.2012

Classroom Teacher

Shanghai American School
08.2005 - 07.2012

Secondary School Teacher

Sebastopol Secondary College
09.1997 - 06.2005

Sessional Lecturer

Ballarat School Of Mines
01.1997 - 07.1997

Graduate Diploma - Secondary Education

Australian Catholic University
01.1993 - 11.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts

Ballarat University
02.1990 - 11.1992
Kimbra PowerLibrarian
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