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JoAnna Monroe

Whitehall Township

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Reference Librarian at The Allentown Public Library, excelling in library management and outreach initiatives. Proven ability to enhance literacy development and foster community relationships. Skilled in database instruction and communication, dedicated to empowering patrons through effective research strategies and innovative programming.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reference Librarian

The Allentown Public Library
Allentown
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed library operations, including cataloging, circulation, and reference services
  • Assisted patrons in locating resources and provided guidance on research strategies
  • Instructed users on how to effectively use library databases and online resources
  • Cultivated positive relationships with community organizations to promote library services through outreach initiatives

Reading Paraprofessional

Steckel D Elementary
Whitehall Township
12.2023 - Current
  • Providing reading/fluency interventions, benchmarking and progress monitoring for students in the 2nd and 3rd grade level.
  • Encouraging reading through the book buddy program.
  • Organizing books and keeping records.

First Grade Teacher Assistant

Circle of Seasons
Fogelsville
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisting with planning and implementing lessons, providing one on one instruction and emotional support, facilitating ELA lessons and activities.
  • Using natural materials in and out of the classroom to foster creative and appreciation for nature.
  • Building scientific literacy and inquiry in elementary students through student focused outdoor education and nature walks, observation and journaling.
  • Instilling sustainable practices in students and teaching plant and wildlife conservation.
  • Starting and running the after school STEAM club every Tuesday.

Assistant Teacher

Greenway Early Learning Center, LLC
Whitehall Township
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for circle times, engaging play and projects that fit the interests and needs of the students.
  • Planning and implementing story-times as well as designing classroom environment and library area for engagement.
  • Implementing play based learning in STEAM.
  • Creating units on insects, plant life cycle, gardening astronomy, trees and oceans/marine life that incorporated hands on, outdoor experiments, teaching and activities to build curiosity in pre-kindergarteners.
  • Maintained garden with students.

Nanny

Self Own Business
Whitehall Township
06.2016 - 06.2022
  • Nannied children from the ages of 3 months and up, providing food, medicine if needed, activities and entertainment and safety.
  • Monitored and supervised children
  • Planned and executed age appropriate activities for children
  • Served as a role model for children
  • Responsible for putting children to bed

Barista/Bookseller

Barnes & Noble
Whitehall Township
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Preparing drinks and food for customers, running the cash register, communicating and assisting customers.
  • Shelving and organizing books, managing inventory and directing story-time activities.

Waitstaff/Dishwasher

FELLOWSHIP MANOR
Whitehall Township
11.2016 - 01.2019
  • Assisted in prepping and serving meals for the elderly as well as serving for community dinners and banquets.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
12-2026

Bachelor's degree - Language and Literacy

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
05.2024

Field Work - Elementary Education

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
08.2023

College Degree - Early Childhood Education

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA
05.2022

Skills

  • Early childhood education
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Behavior Management
  • Experience with Children
  • Integrated library system
  • Classroom Management
  • Tutoring
  • Writing Skills
  • Autism Experience
  • Gardening
  • Toddler Care
  • Preschool experience
  • Special Education
  • Childcare
  • Organizational Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Public Speaking
  • Fast learner
  • Classroom experience
  • Communication skills
  • Research strategies
  • Library management
  • Database instruction
  • Literacy development
  • Team collaboration
  • Library outreach
  • Cataloging proficiency
  • Online resource navigation
  • Collection development
  • Information literacy

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education, Present
  • Certified Medication Technician, Present
  • First Aid Certification, Present
  • CPR Certification, Present

Additional Information

CPR certified and have obtained all clearances to work with children

Affiliations

  • Running a K-5 STEAM Club

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List

Timeline

Reference Librarian

The Allentown Public Library
06.2024 - Current

Reading Paraprofessional

Steckel D Elementary
12.2023 - Current

First Grade Teacher Assistant

Circle of Seasons
08.2022 - 09.2023

Assistant Teacher

Greenway Early Learning Center, LLC
12.2021 - 09.2022

Barista/Bookseller

Barnes & Noble
11.2019 - 11.2021

Waitstaff/Dishwasher

FELLOWSHIP MANOR
11.2016 - 01.2019

Nanny

Self Own Business
06.2016 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor's degree - Language and Literacy

CUNY Hunter College

Field Work - Elementary Education

Cedar Crest College

College Degree - Early Childhood Education

Lehigh Carbon Community College

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