Curriculum Vitae

Mandy R. Peterson

Specializing in empowering thinkers, creators, and responsible consumers

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Shelby-Rising City Public Schools Mandy R. Peterson
650 North Walnut Street 3006 22nd Street
Shelby, Nebraska 68662 Columbus, Nebraska 68601
(402)-527-5946 (402)-270-9314
mpeterson@shelby.esu7.org petersonmandy81@gmail.com
TheNonStopLibrarian.com
Twitter: @mandyrpeterson

EDUCATION: 

Masters in Elementary Education, School Library concentration, May 2016, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska

Grade point average 4.0 with 4.0 standard
Combination internet and on-campus program

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2005, Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri

Bachelor of Science in Missions, May 2003, Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri

EXPERIENCE:

Preschool-12 Library Media Specialist, Shelby-Rising City Public Schools, August 2020 to present

Accelerated Reader administrator
1000 Books Before Kindergarten administrator
4th grade Wonders Reading and Language Arts teacher
Preschool - 5th grade weekly library classes

9-12 Library Media Specialist, Schuyler Central High School, August 2014 to May 2020

Serving on High School Technology Committee, District Library Committee, High School Digital Leadership Team, High School Language Arts Committee, and sponsor of Student Council
Provide reader’s advisory and reference services
Minor technology assistance with iPads, Mac computers, and digital projectors
Increased student library usage by 326% from August 2014 to May 2019
Increased library item circulation by 344% as the librarian at Schuyler Central High School
Increased collaboration with 40% of teachers designing student-centered learning experiences
Used Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to interact with stakeholders, patrons, other school libraries, publishing companies, and authors

5th Grade Classroom Teacher, Schuyler Elementary School, Schuyler, NE, August 2013 to May 2014

Served on Elementary Technology Committee, Elementary High Ability Learners Planning Committee, Science Curricular Committee, and LAN-MAN

4th Grade Classroom Teacher, Schuyler Elementary School, Schuyler, NE, August 2011 to June 2013

Served on Middle School and Elementary School Technology Committees, Math Curricular Committee, LAN-MAN, and School Improvement Steering Committee

7th and 8th Grade Self-Contained Classroom, K-8 Physical Education, and 5-8 Computer Applications, Richland Elementary School, Richland, NE, August 2006 to June 2011

Served on the District School Improvement Steering Committee and LAN-MAN

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

August 2020 - Shelby-Rising City Staff Innovation Monthly Award
2018-2019 Nebraska School Librarians Association Treasurer recognition
2016-2018 Nebraska School Librarians Association Board Member recognition
2016-2017 Staff Member of the Year award - Schuyler Central High School

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION:
School Library Program Advisory Board, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2020 to present
    Examine the current school library certification program for AASL Standards for the Preparation of School Librarians (2019)
compliance, rigor, and appropriate instruction
Nebraska School Librarians Association Executive Secretary, 2019 to present
    Maintain membership records and historical records for our state organization
Update organization social media and website regularly
Assist the President and committees as needed
Advocacy for librarians across the state of Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Education Future Ready Librarians Committee, 2018 to present
Nebraska Department of Education Future Ready Council, 2018 to present
Nebraska School Librarians Association treasurer, 2018 to 2019
Additions to duties:
          Managing finances for our state organization
Assist in planning, presenting, and executing professional development for school librarians across the state
       Nebraska School Librarians Association board member, 2016 to 2018
           Managing NSLA social media sites (Twitter and Facebook)
           Assist in information gathering and decision making
           Assist in planning statewide conferences
           Advocacy for librarians on a state level
       Schuyler Education Association secretary/treasurer, 2016 to 2019
Managing SEA social media sites (Twitter and Facebook)
Managing finances for our local organization
Keep accurate agendas and minutes from all meetings
Update membership information
Assist in member concerns
Member, ALA - American Library Association, 2016 to present
Member, AASL – American Association for School Librarians, 2016 to present
Member, NSLA - Nebraska School Librarians Association, 2015 to present

SKILLS:

Educational technology support and integration
Collaborating with staff to create and support experiences for learning across the curriculum
Curriculum knowledge and standards knowledge across grade levels
Blogging and web page creation experience
Social media management