Elizabeth R. Dimond (434) 284-1865 14374 Poway Rd.Poway, CA 92064 [email protected]
www.elizabethrdimond.com
During my 19 years of experience as a library media specialist and a classroom teacher, I have success in organizing active and collaborative library and classroom spaces. Using my digital technology skills in the library and classroom, I have and will continue to collaborate with colleagues to best support students. Building relationships with students is one strength that allows me to be a successful educator.
Certifications
Alliant University May 2020
Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
California teaching credentials
Multiple subject teaching credential September 2019
Teacher-Librarian credential September 2020
Education
Longwood University 2003-2007
Master of Science in School Library Media K-12
Postgraduate license for School Library Media K-12 for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Longwood College 1994-1998
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Elementary Education
Teaching license for Elementary Education NK-8 for the Commonwealth of Virginia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
School Library Technician II 2022 to present
San Diego Unified School District
Library Media Specialist August-September 2022
Poway Unified School District
Sixth and Seventh Grade Humanities Teacher 2020-2022
Poway Unified School District
School Library Technician 2019-2020
San Diego Unified School District
School Library Media Specialist 2016-2019
Charlottesville City Public Schools
Charlottesville City Public Schools
Albemarle County Public Schools 2013-2014
School Library Media Specialist
Greene County Public Schools 2012-2013
Madison County Public Schools 2005-2012
Newport News Public Schools 1999-2005
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
San Diego County Office of Education Equity and Inclusion training 2020-2021
Virginia Association of School Librarians Conference:
Gearing up for the Future Fall 2018
Whole Brain Teaching conference Summer 2018
James Madison University Content Teaching Academy Summers 2016/2017
Google Apps for Education- EdTechTeam Summit Spring 2016
Virginia Association School Librarians Conference: Librarians as Leaders Fall 2012
Helping Students Meet and Exceed Writing Standards Conference Winter 2008
Differentiated Instruction in a Whole Group Setting Conference Winter 2007
Professional Learning Community Book Study: 2005-2007
A Framework for Understanding Poverty Professional Learning
Community at Work: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement Spring 2003
Fostering Resilience in Students 2001-2002
www.elizabethrdimond.com
During my 19 years of experience as a library media specialist and a classroom teacher, I have success in organizing active and collaborative library and classroom spaces. Using my digital technology skills in the library and classroom, I have and will continue to collaborate with colleagues to best support students. Building relationships with students is one strength that allows me to be a successful educator.
Certifications
Alliant University May 2020
Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
California teaching credentials
Multiple subject teaching credential September 2019
Teacher-Librarian credential September 2020
Education
Longwood University 2003-2007
Master of Science in School Library Media K-12
Postgraduate license for School Library Media K-12 for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Longwood College 1994-1998
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Elementary Education
Teaching license for Elementary Education NK-8 for the Commonwealth of Virginia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
School Library Technician II 2022 to present
San Diego Unified School District
Library Media Specialist August-September 2022
Poway Unified School District
- Create book displays for student access
- Read age appropriate picture books to classes
- Presented book talks to students
Sixth and Seventh Grade Humanities Teacher 2020-2022
Poway Unified School District
- Teaching virtually and in person utilizing learning management software for student assignments.
- Establishing and maintaining a structured, productive learning environment.
- Offering collaborative learning experiences during lessons.
- Communicating with parents through oral and written means.
School Library Technician 2019-2020
San Diego Unified School District
- Reorganized the entire k-8 collection and relocated other parts so students could easily find books.
- Taught lessons/read aloud weekly.
- Established and fixed and flexible schedule.
School Library Media Specialist 2016-2019
Charlottesville City Public Schools
- Began the journey to diversify our collection by adding books with diverse characters that looked like our school population.
- At the end of my third year, 5300 more books were being checked out compared to the end of my first year.
- eContent usage (ebooks, audiobooks) increased nearly 20% from 2016 to 2019.
- Students became more digitally literate, and more effective and ethical users of information through a series of digital citizenship lessons.
Charlottesville City Public Schools
- Differentiated assignments within units to meet the needs of all learning styles.
- Incorporated various technology programs into lessons.
- Offered the use of technology or paper/pencil as an academic choice.
Albemarle County Public Schools 2013-2014
School Library Media Specialist
Greene County Public Schools 2012-2013
- Taught students to access available databases for various projects.
- Established a flexible schedule to meet student and teacher needs.
Madison County Public Schools 2005-2012
- Collaborated with colleagues in science, history and math to teach lessons that connect multiple subjects.
- Established and maintained a structured, productive learning environment.
Newport News Public Schools 1999-2005
- Established and maintained a structured, productive learning environment.
- Offered collaborative learning experiences during lessons.
- Communicated with parents through oral and written means.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
San Diego County Office of Education Equity and Inclusion training 2020-2021
Virginia Association of School Librarians Conference:
Gearing up for the Future Fall 2018
Whole Brain Teaching conference Summer 2018
James Madison University Content Teaching Academy Summers 2016/2017
Google Apps for Education- EdTechTeam Summit Spring 2016
Virginia Association School Librarians Conference: Librarians as Leaders Fall 2012
Helping Students Meet and Exceed Writing Standards Conference Winter 2008
Differentiated Instruction in a Whole Group Setting Conference Winter 2007
Professional Learning Community Book Study: 2005-2007
A Framework for Understanding Poverty Professional Learning
Community at Work: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement Spring 2003
Fostering Resilience in Students 2001-2002
