Resume
Joanna M. Brailer, M.Ed., M.L.I.S.
Work Experience
Library Media Specialist/Technology Integrationist
Billings Catholic Schools 2021-Present
•Manage library collections across 2 locations.
•Organize and develop collections to support the curriculum.
•Create and document library policy and procedure.
•Weed and replace materials as needed.
•Migrate the collections to Follett Destiny Library Manager.
•Administrator for PowerSchool, Clever, and Schoology.
•Integrate all educational technology into the Clever SSO Platform.
•Serve on the Technology Committee.
•Develop and implement a Digital Literacy curriculum.
•Teach 60 students digital literacy, coding, and computer skills.
•Coach faculty members on the use of instructional technology.
•Train students and faculty to use instructional technology.
•Provide tech support for hardware and software to all users.
•Administer and maintain a budget.
•Run an annual Book Fair.
•Work closely with software vendors to resolve technical issues.
•Member of Montana State Shared Catalog RFP Review Committee.
•Test and evaluate software to determine possible use and application.
Library Media Specialist/Technology Integrationist
Oak Hall Lower School 2017 – 2021
• Maintain a collection of 14,000 volumes.
• Administrator for all Integrated Library Systems.
• Manage a budget of $11,000.
• Supervise a media clerk.
• Teach Information Literacy, Computer
Skills/Programming, & Robotics to 400 students.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop instruction.
• Develop programming to focus instruction and teaching
on reading.
• Organize and manage 2 Book Fairs each school year.
• Maintain all Lower School resources and integrated
them into the Clever SSO platform.
• Earn certification as a Clever Champion.
• Design and deliver professional development to faculty
about using Instructional Technology.
• Administrator for all software, databases and
technology resources.
• Provide tech support for all users.
• Managed Information System in support of virtual
learning
Library Media Specialist/IT Site Technician
Alachua County Public Schools 2014 – 2017
• Cataloged all library materials.
• Instructed faculty/staff in the use of instructional technology.
• Collaborated with faculty to create instructional materials.
• Taught 478 students information literacy and library skills.
• Taught students & faculty how to use electronic resources.
• Maintained an accurate inventory of the collection.
• Provided reference services.
• Managed a budget of $5000.
• Supervised a media clerk.
• Webmaster.
• Troubleshot and repaired computers and technology.
• Diagnosed and resolved networking problems.
• Imported files into databases & reset passwords as needed.
• Maintained accurate inventory of all computers
& equipment.
• Prepared online content for users to access as needed.
• Maintained computer labs and carts to ensure they are
ready for computer-based testing.
• Worked closely with other technicians in the district to
ensure maximum performance of all technology
resources.
Library Automation Intern
Augusta State University Summer 2012
• Created a LAMP server.
• Installed ARCHON software on the server for the special
collections department.
• Researched emerging technologies to determine their
potential application in the library program.
• Assisted patrons at the reference desk.
• Prepared reports to communicate research findings.
• Learned how to use the Desire2Learn distance education
content management system.
• Created a LibGuide on copyright and fair use.
Library Media Specialist
Aiken County Public Schools 2008-2014
• Related Arts Department Head.
• Technology Coach.
• Imported data into the circulation system.
• Cataloged materials for the collection.
• Trained faculty/staff in the use of instructional technology.
• Collaborated with faculty to create instructional materials.
• Taught 400 students information literacy and library skills.
• Increased circulation by 25%.
• Provided technical support for computer hardware & software.
• Administrator for the Accelerated Reader program.
• Maintained an accurate inventory of the collection.
• Provided reference services..
• Collaborated with other Media Specialists to develop curriculum
materials.
• Managed a budget of $7000.
• Supervised a media clerk.
• Conducted fundraising activities.
• Webmaster.
Technology Education Instructor
Richmond County Public Schools 2002-2008
• Site administrator for all technology resources.
• Taught 750 students about technology and its impact on society.
• Department Head for the Unified Arts Team.
• Organized the technology lab by sorting and cataloging supplies
& equipment.
• Replaced outdated equipment.
• Supervised students in the technology lab.
• Sponsored a chapter of the Technology Student Association.
• Directed and produce the morning news program.
• Managed a computer lab with 20 computers.
• Coached the Science Bowl Team.
• Consultant for Math and Science Bowl teams.
Research Assistant
University of Georgia 1997-2002
Managed and conducted radioactive remediation, stroke, and stem cell
research under the direction of faculty members of the University of
Georgia.
Education
University of South Carolina 2009 – 2012
Master of Library and Information Science, Systems Specialization.
3.96 GPA
Georgia Southern University 2004-2007
Master of Education in Instructional Technology
3.94 GPA
Excelsior College 2000
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies.
2.54 GPA
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