In partnerships
with teachers, librarians teach lessons that provide students
with the overarching
critical thinking and
skills needed to be successful, independent and ethical researchers, and accomplished and thoughtful
readers across all subject areas.
NSU Teacher Education Program Candidate Regularly assumed role of lead teacher; Supervised an average of 23 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips; Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal
with problem situations; Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times; Determined student strengths and weaknesses through STAR testing and weekly assessments; Nurtured students» desire to meet and / or surpass their Accelerated
Reader goal; Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations; Fostered oral language development and
critical thinking skills during literary discussions; Differentiated instruction for individual student needs; Encouraged personal responsibility while maintaining positive learning environment for all learners; Maintained communication between school and parents via student planners, and parent / teacher conferences.