Leah McCullough
Summerville
Summary
Dedicated School Library Media Specialist with expertise in program development, collection management, and community engagement. Committed to fostering information literacy and collaboration through innovative library instruction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Library Media Specialist
Chattooga County Board Of Education
Summerville
07.2009 - Current
- Developed engaging library programs to promote reading and information literacy.
- Curated diverse collections aligned with student and faculty needs to enhance educational resources.
- Managed library budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and materials.
- Trained staff and volunteers on library systems and operational procedures.
- Organized community events to strengthen partnerships between library and local organizations, promoting collaboration.
- Provided guidance on the selection of appropriate information sources for research projects.
- Participated in professional learning communities focused on best practices in school libraries.
- Attended conferences or workshops to stay current on trends related to school libraries.
- Analyzed usage data to inform collection development decisions.
- Developed and delivered library instruction to students in all grade levels.
- Ensured compliance with copyright laws when reproducing materials for instructional use.
- Conducted cataloging activities including labeling, shelving and entering bibliographic records into online databases.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to obtain competitive pricing for supplies or equipment needed by the library media center.
- Assisted with the preparation of reports and presentations utilizing technology tools such as PowerPoint.
- Created, organized and maintained library collection of books, periodicals, databases, audio-visual materials and other resources.
- Planned and coordinated literacy development programs to engage students and improve reading skills.
- Organized and conducted book fairs, author visits and other special events to promote reading among students.
- Managed student checkouts using circulation software applications.
- Maintained inventory of library equipment such as computers, printers, scanners.
Teacher
Chattooga County Board Of Education
Summerville
07.2006 - 05.2009
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that fostered a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices, improving student engagement.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions to tailor instruction effectively.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
Teacher, 7th grade Math
Walker County Board of Education
LaFayette
07.2004 - 05.2005
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards to foster student engagement.
- Led interactive classroom discussions that encouraged participation and deepened student understanding of math concepts.
- Provided individualized support for students needing extra assistance in math concepts.
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance through tests and assignments to identify areas for improvement.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Library Media
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama, AL12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama, AL12-2003
Skills
- Library instruction
- Information literacy
- Collection development
- Cataloging
- Library management
- Budget management
Timeline
School Library Media Specialist
Chattooga County Board Of Education
07.2009 - Current
Teacher
Chattooga County Board Of Education
07.2006 - 05.2009
Teacher, 7th grade Math
Walker County Board of Education
07.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Library Media
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University