Resume

Elaine H. Baker

3046 Becket St • Pearland, TX United States 77584 • (281)250-9144 • emillerpearland@gmail.com

Objective:

A certified librarian with experience in middle and high school seeks to find a position that will use the skills and knowledge gained through previous employment to the fullest extent of my potential.

Work Experience:

8/2017 – Present Alvin Independent School District, Alvin TX

Librarian – Shadow Creek High School

06/2008 – 8/2017 Pasadena Independent School District, Pasadena, TX

Librarian – Pasadena High School, Keller Middle School

  • Collaborate with teachers and specialists to teach lessons to students.
  • Supervise a supply, activity and book budget each year and purchase items for the library based on budget and needs.
  • Work with student aides in the everyday workings of the library.
  • Schedule teachers to use library spaces and resources.
  • Organized a literacy movie night for feeder elementary schools
  • Wrote and received several grants for books, professional development and other library materials.
  • Ran book fairs to supplement library needs.
  • Take students to Teen Book Con festivals each year.
  • Update the library website and social media outlets.
  • Host book clubs and partner with an independent book store to provide numerous school author visits for students.
  • Attend professional development courses offered through the district and the annual Texas Library Association Conference.
  • Provide staff development sessions on campus and in the district and presented at the Texas Computer Education Association in Austin, TX.
  • Coach for campus Name That Book team in the annual district competition.
  • Member of the campus Safe and Civil Team.
  • Member of the Texas Library Association Spirit of Texas Selection Committee and the Young Adult Round Table.

06/2005 – 06/2008 Pasadena Independent School District, Pasadena, TX

Teacher – Teague Elementary, A.B. Freeman Elementary

Taught fifth and second grade.

Worked with intervention students and developed Individual Education Plans and monitored growth of all students.

Worked with Balanced Literacy materials and Accelerated Reader program.

08/1996 – 06/2005 Vinson & Elkins LLP, Houston, TX

Accounting Clerk II

Processed and maintained expense reports for all firm employees using Concur Expense Accounting software. Reconciled and reviewed Corporate American Express accounts to ensure current balances. Assisted in other areas in the accounting department as needed. Accounts payable clerk for two years in the same department. Paid invoices and processed checks to vendors that were owed.

Education

2008 – 2010 University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX

Masters in School Library and Information Science

1996 – 2004 University of Houston Downtown, Houston , TX

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

1988 – 1996 University of Houston, Houston, TX

Earned credits towards a Bachelor degree 1988-1990, and in 1996

1985 – 1988 San Jacinto Junior College South, Houston, TX

Associates of Arts in English Language and Literature

Skills

Proficient in:

  • SyrsiDynix library program
  • Microsoft Office
  • LibGuides
  • Library Trac
  • Educational electronic databases such as Britannica Online and EBSCO
  • Glogster
  • Prezi

Activities

  • Member of the steering committee for the Tweens Read Book Festival
  • High School Spirit of Texas Book Selection Committee Member for Texas Library Association
  • Member of Texas Library Association
  • Committeeman for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
  • Volunteer for the Houston Humane Society