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DocuSign Envelope ID:8AA3BC1F-B680-4976-AB39-E8045449CDA3 <br /> Kathryn C. Cole <br /> 3413 Briarwood Ct. <br /> Efland,NC 27243 <br /> Email: Kcole @chccs.kl2.nc.us Phone: 919-923-2719 <br /> EDUCATION University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill <br /> Masters in Library Science,May 2007 <br /> University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill <br /> Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education,May 2003 <br /> LICENSURE National Board for Professional Teaching Certification,School Library Media K-12, October 2010 <br /> K-12, State of North Carolina School Media Certification <br /> K-6,State of North Carolina Teaching Certification <br /> PROFESSIONAL Northside Elementary School,Librarian,Chapel Hill,January 2013-Present <br /> EXPERIENCE Served on initial planning team and collaboratively developed the school mission,goals,and <br /> instructional framework. <br /> • Developed opening day library collection reflective of school's diverse population <br /> • Developed and communicate the library/technology instructional program goals and objectives <br /> • Collaborate with grade level teams to integrate and teach technology and information literacy <br /> skills with core curriculum. <br /> • Select and provide resources for a range of reading levels and formats that help with <br /> differentiating instruction. <br /> • Promote reading and literacy throughout the school and community. <br /> • Develop partnerships with community organizations to promote early literacy initiatives. <br /> • Create and share reports that demonstrate library use and its impact on learning. <br /> • Collaborate with library assistant and coordinate parent volunteers to support library services. <br /> • Maintain a library website that serves as a digital access point to school community. <br /> • Provide staff training on tools and resources that support instruction. <br /> • Communicate library information with staff and families through library social networks, <br /> quarterly newsletters,blog postings, and emails. <br /> Frank Porter Graham Elementary School,Librarian,Chapel Hill,March 2008-December 2012 <br /> Sylvan Elementary School,Interim Librarian,Snow Camp,NC,August 2007-March 2008 <br /> Mary Scroggs Elementary School,5th Grade Teacher, Chapel Hill,NC,August 2003-May 2005 <br /> LEADERSHIP District Lead Teacher for Elementary Librarians—August 2010-Present <br /> POSITIONS •Coordinate and lead monthly meetings <br /> •Serve as a liaison to district leadership on established goals and priorities <br /> •Advocate to the School Board with regards to effective library programs <br /> •Coordinate and lead efforts on district curriculum design for digital citizenship and information <br /> literacy research framework <br /> School Leadership Team—August 2012-Present <br /> •Works with administration to make school-based decisions to support teaching and learning <br /> •Serves as liaison between Media Technology Team and School Leadership Team <br /> New Teacher Mentor—August 2013-Present <br /> •Meet weekly with new teacher to provide professional support and advice. <br /> •Conduct peer observations and provide feedback and instructional modeling. <br /> Field Experience Mentor,UNC School of Information Library Science—August-December 2012 <br /> •Hosted and mentored graduate student pursuing a career in school librarianship <br /> •Provided weekly feedback and support on library teaching and learning experiences <br /> •Collaboratively developed learning plan that met specific learning objectives <br />