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Shanon Welch, MLS

Shanon Welch, MLS

K-3rd grade teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Branch Manager at Beaumont Public Library

  • Education

    • Texas Woman's University

      2012 - 2014
      Masters of Library Science Library and Information Science

      Studied collaborative teaching, project based learning, student research techniques, collection development, technology integration, communication, and curating information.

    • Lamar University

      1992 - 1998
      Bachelor's degree Elementary Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

  • Experience

    • Kountze Elementary School

      Aug 1999 - Aug 2004
      K-3rd grade teacher

    • Sallie Curtis Elementary School

      Aug 2004 - Aug 2013
      3rd Grade Reading Teacher

      Wrote curriculumDeveloped and implemented intervention programsSuccessful STAAR resultsLead teacher 2 years

    • Sallie Curtis Elementary

      Aug 2009 - Aug 2012
      Third Grade Reading Teacher Lead Teacher

      100% passing rate on Reading TAKS, 2008 – 2012, 86% STAAR 2013Developed tutorial curriculum, taught STAAR Recapture 2013Wrote English/Language Arts curriculum for the district 2010-2011, 2013Successfully utilizes technology in the classroom via PowerPoint, smart board lessons, Internet scavenger hunts, interactive web lessons, Web 2.0 tools, and more.Works cooperatively with other teachers to create and implement intervention plans for struggling students

    • Smith Science and Medical Technology Middle School-BISD

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
      Head Library Media Specialist

      Analyze data and adjust programming to fit needsKeep detailed recordsOrganize, catalogue, and promote information and resourcesPerformed and taught research skills Technology liaison Keep current with popular reading trends in order to .create a relevant collectionCreate a variety of displays attracting readers of all levelsConference with administrators and create reportsOversee professional assistant and student aidesIncreased the circulation by 50% in the two years of serviceHead of reading initiative to increase school reading Manage budget and purchasing proceduresInteract with the community and parent involvement committeeFamiliar with LOC and Dewey Decimal shelving systemsTaught a variety of technology tools to teachers and studentsCollaborated with teachers to create co-teaching lessons for the library.Pulled useful resources to support classroom curriculum.Instructed students in digital citizenship and internet safety, technology tools, library use, research, reading strategies, and literature studies.Designed and led professional development in informational technology for faculty.Technology liaison for the district, in charge of all devices and software on campus.AR program director Show less

    • Beaumont Independent School District

      Aug 2013 - Feb 2019
      Head Library Media Specialist

    • Mometrix Test Preparation

      Nov 2015 - Aug 2016
      Freelance Writer

      Write informational content for both website and blog.

    • John P. Odom Academy- BISD

      Jul 2016 - Feb 2019
      Head Library Media Specialist

      Analyze data and adjust programming to fit needsKeep detailed recordsOrganize, catalogue, and promote information and resourcesPerform and teach research skillsKeep current with popular reading trends in order to .create a relevant collectionCreate a variety of displays attracting readers of all levelsConference with administrators and create reportsOversee professional assistant and student aides Manage budget and purchasing proceduresInteract with the community and parent involvement committeeFamiliar with LOC and Dewey Decimal shelving systemsTaught a variety of technology tools to teachers and studentsCollaborate with teachers to create co-teaching lessons for the library.Pull useful resources to support classroom curriculum.Instruct students in digital citizenship and internet safety, technology tools, library use, research, reading strategies, and literature studies.Design and led professional development in informational technology for faculty.Technology liaison assistant AR program facilitator Show less

    • Responsive Education Solutions

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Third Grade ELAR teacher

    • State Farm ®

      Feb 2019 - Aug 2020
      Team Member

    • Beaumont Public Library

      Apr 2020 - now
      Branch Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • School Librarian

      Texas Education Agency
      Aug 2014

    • Elementary Self-contained

      Texas Education Agency
      Aug 1999
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vacation Bible School leader

      Issued by Westgate Memorial Baptist Church on Jun 2004
      Westgate Memorial Baptist ChurchAssociated with Shanon Welch, MLS