Heather Abner
3856 Cove Top Ct
Loganville, GA 30052
habner@walton.k12.ga.us
Objective:
To obtain a job as a school library media specialist in order to use my knowledge and abilities to enrich the learning experiences of students and to contribute to the overall mission and goals of the learning community.
Education:
Master’s in Instructional Technology, Certification in School Library Media
December 2007
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts – Journalism (Public Relations)
May 1999
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Professional Experience:
Media Specialist
Youth Elementary, Loganville, Georgia
August 2007 – Present
Media Center Internship,
Yargo Elementary, Winder, Georgia
March 2007 – Present
· -Teach information literacy skills to classes in curricular context
· -Collaborate with classroom teachers to create effective lessons
· -Supervise and guide students engaged in research tasks
· -Evaluating collection based on weeding guidelines
· -Catalog and process new holdings
Classroom Teacher
Language Arts, Loganville High School, Loganville, Georgia
August 2006 – May 2007
Language Arts, Monroe Area High School, Monroe, Georgia
August 2004 – May 2006
· -Plan and implement instruction in reading, literature, grammar, writing
· -Assess and document student achievement
· -Guide students through research and writing process
· -Implement and modify discipline plans to address the changing dynamics of the classroom
Memberships and Activities:
· -American Library Association
· -American Association of School Librarians
· -International Reading Association
· -Professional Association of Georgia Educators
· -Media Committee Chair, Youth Elementary School, present
· -Media Committee, Loganville High School, 2006 -2007
References:
Available upon request