Objective

Enthusiastic educator who strives to impart library, research, and technology skills to all children, seeking a position as a library
media/information specialist.

Proficient Teaching Skills
Flexible teaching styles able to follow curriculum exactly Literature based reading
moreover, to create curriculum independently. Library Curriculum
Dewey Decimal System and cataloging material Literature Circles
Efficient and ethical information seeker Oregon Battle of the Books
Pursuit of information from books and technological tools Genre
Connecting classroom teachers with supplemental Follet, Alexandria, Via, and Dynex Automated Library Systems
resources OSLIS, GALE, and EBSCO
Skilled in book repair and protection Core Knowledge
Positive based classroom management Parent/Teacher Conferences & Communication
Assessment tools: implement, record, interpret, readjust Standardized Testing/Scoring
Create behavior tools to aide in classroom management Use and coach teachers on using Turnitin
Create and use LibGuides Create YouTube Book Trailer Video
Create tools, displays, and activities to aid students and Organize Library Collection to be the most useful
teachers in research and literature needs Support students and teachers with their technology needs


Education & Certification
2011; Library Media Endorsement & Oregon Initial II Teaching License: Early Childhood Education/Elementary
2004; Masters of Education-all electives were Library Science courses
2001; Oregon Initial I Teaching License: Early Childhood Education/Elementary
1994; Bachelor of Arts: General Studies emphasis on Spanish;
All college classes were taken at Portland State University.


Professional Teaching Experience
Parkrose High School-Portland, OR Nov. 18, 2013-Feb. 21, 2014
Long-term Library Media Substitute Teacher
Help teachers and students find books, websites, and on-line materials; Teach students and teachers how to use Turnitin, Google
Apps (PC & Apple), OSLIS Database & Citation maker, various websites, printers, and other various technology needs; Lead small
reading groups; Edit student papers; Create LibGuide (mini website), library display, and costume to introduce new sub-genre and
its subculture; Give book talks; Coach ELD student before giving a speech; Create posters and other tools to inform students about
library materials; Reorganize sections of the library: book grouping and uniformity and correcting catalog records; Monitor
students; Teach students how to find books in the library; Solve technology problems as they present themselves; Schedule
activities in the library; Pull appropriate books for classes; Communicate and plan with staff; Maintain student records on
Synergy; Oversee Library Assistant and teachers aides; Take inventory of books; Create a video of YouTube booktrailers and
library clips.


Diana McKay
3256 SE 90th Place
Portland, OR 97266
Phone: 503-752-7716
E-mail: dmckay31@hotmail.com

Phone: 503-752-7716
E-mail: dmckay31@hotmail.com
3256 SE 90th Place
Portland, OR 97266
Professional Teaching Experience continued...
David Douglas Arthur Academy-Portland, OR 2008-2009 School Year
2nd grade Teacher/Teaching Assistant, 1st-5th
Instruct both full classroom and small groups by direct instruction; Instruct, test and record students every ten lessons in reading,
math, and reasoning and writing; Report lesson progress and test results weekly and quarterly to supervisors; Coordinate level
based small groups with teaching assistants; Report small group progress to classroom teacher; Create lessons and material for Core
Knowledge curriculum; Identify and report learning disabilities; Continuously evaluate students ability to keep up with lesson
progress and mastery; Collaborate with other classroom teachers for moving students up or down to other groups in reading and
math; Set up classroom library by genre for chapter books, Dewey Decimal for non-fiction, plus an Everybody section; Create an
inviting learning environment in the classroom.
MESD Substitute System-David Douglas SD, Reynolds SD, Centennial SD,
Gresham/Barlow SD, Parkrose SD-Portland, OR 2001-2014
North Clackamas SD Substitute System-Portland, OR 2005-2007
K-12 Substitute
Substitute for classroom, music, Title I, ELD, and library media teachers; Instruct students in English and in Spanish. As a Library
sub, ran the Follet system to check out books, pay fines, catalog new books, remove old books; repaired and covered books; taught
library classes; facilitated students in finding books as well as needed information.
Portland Arthur Academy-Portland, OR 2007-2014
Library Skills Teacher-K-4th
Volunteer position: Create and teach library skills curriculum: how to use the library, genre, & the Dewey Decimal System. Served
on committee to create the first library in any Arthur Academy. Chair the current library committee; Purchase books & supplies;
Organize book covering nights to prepare books for checkout; Catalog the non-fiction books; Created and maintain a database for
the inventory; Chair one to two book fairs a year to create a diverse library inventory; taught in-service to teacher for using OSLIS
(Oregon School Library Information System); Oversee and train volunteers; Pull books for teachers to enhance Core Curriculum
units; Collaborate with principal to create library schedule.
Hartley Elementary School-Portland, OR 2003-2004
4th/5th grade Math Teacher
Co-taught visual math to five rotating classrooms; Create materials and tests; Parent-teacher conferences; Grade students; Create
interactive math bulletin boards.
Findley Elementary School-Portland, OR 1999-2000
5th grade Student Teacher
Instruct 5th grade class in multiple subject: reading and math taught in leveling groups between seven 5th grade classrooms, science
taught to rotating homerooms the same unit; Create literature, science, and language arts units; Collaborate with six other
classroom teachers to manage reading, math and science subjects.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School-Yakima, WA 1992-1997
Title I Paraprofessional-K-5th
Instruct struggling students in English and in Spanish; Create curriculum to supplement classroom for students struggling in
reading and math; Record progress; Work with classroom teachers and other Title I teachers; Administer the Woodcock and
Brigance Tests; Compile test results for whole school; Perform recess and lunch duty.

Diana McKay



Professional Development
How Google Apps Can Transform 21
st
Century Learning: EdWeb, 2014
Smarter Balanced Assessment Training, 2014
Turnitin Webinar, 2013
Cornell Notes, 2013
Oregon Association of School Libraries Conference: October, 2013
PSU Practicum: Cleveland High School (2010), Mt. Tabor Middle School Library/Richmond Elementary Library (1999)
Safe & Civil Schools: CHAMPS: A Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management, 2008
Reading Mastery, Connecting Math Concepts, and Reasoning & Writing training, 2008

Languages
Read, write, and speak Spanish.

Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Librarian for Portland Arthur Academy-2007-2014
Volunteer Library Aide for Apostolic Faith Church-2012-2014
President, Secretary, and Newsletter Editor for Portland Arthur Academy Parent Organization-2005-2008,
Chairperson for seven Scholastic Book fairs-2006-2012,
Volunteer at the Scholastic Warehouse Sales-2007-2012
Organized school competition & team for Oregon Battle of the Books-2008-2009,
Teachers Aide for library in Elementary, Middle, and High School

Technology Skills
Highly experienced in operating Microsoft programs (Office 4 through Office 365: Works, Word, Access, Excel, Power Point,
Publisher, Windows Movie Maker) and systems (Windows 95 through Windows 8.1); Publishing and Photo software: Adobe
Photoshop Elements and Corel PaintShop Photo Pro x5; Web publishing programs: Googledocs and Office Webdocs; Google Apps;
Social Networks (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest); Use and instruct others how to use Multnomah County Library Overdrive Service;
In work environment and personal life others seek out my knowledge in troubleshooting computer problems or how-to instructions in
operating computers and other machinery; Seek out and learn new technology quickly;
Capable of operating any MAC/Apple technology;
Accomplished in extracting information from the internet; Proficient in operating complex copy machines

Interests
Read Young Adult chapter books and picture books for enjoyment; to inspire the love of reading in my students and my children by
reading to them; to be knowledgeable for recommending appropriate reading material to any child, parent or teacher
Diana McKay