DAWN M SCUDERI

14133 Margerita Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois H: (708) 403-5764 | scuderi.dawn@gmail.com

Summary
Creative and dedicated teacher librarian with a student focused methodology and a desire to
engage and challenge students to become 21st Century and life-long learners. Strong technology
skills and an interest in continuing my own learning in order to stay current with the needs of
students and colleagues. Looking forward to developing collaborative relationships with
colleagues and administrators, students and parents.

Core Qualifications
January 2015
State of Illinois Teaching Certificate Special K-12
MLS Degreed Librarian through ALA Accredited Masters Program

Professional Experience

Long Term Substitute Library Media Specialist - LRC

Jan 2015 to Current
Arbor View Elementary School - Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Fulfilled the role of school librarian in the absence of the full time librarian by conducting story time with
preschool students, working with students on inquiry and research projects, and assisted in administering PARCC
testing.
Used the Common Core Standards to teach several lesson plans for grades Pre-Kindergarten to Fifth Grade using
technology in the forms of databases, online tools and presentation software.
Maintained the elementary school collection and assisted students through reading advisory.
Supported administrators and staff with any curriculum requirements that could be met through the use of
school library materials.
Long Term Substitute Library Media Aide - LIT
Jan 2015 to Current
Glen Crest Junior High School - Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Assisted the Library Media Specialist with instruction of database research, genre studies, book selection and the
use of online tools.
Managed the circulation desk in a junior high school library using Destiny library software.
Maintained fiction and non-fiction collection materials including repairing and cataloging new materials.
Assisted students with the selection of reading materials through reader advisory.
Student Teacher MRC
Oct 2014 to Nov 2014
Monroe Elementary School - Hinsdale, Illinois

Engaged in all facets of elementary school librarianship including teaching

research and technology skills, developing lesson plans, ordering, maintaining and
displaying library materials.

Created and taught several lessons with regard to ethical and responsible use of
resources in accordance with the Common Core State Standards, ISAIL and NET-s standards.

Co-taught with several third grade teachers as part of their inquiry unit.
Conducted story time with kindergartners and first graders.

Attended weekly differentiation training.

Student Teacher LRC
Aug 2014 to Oct 2014
Metea Valley High School - Aurora, Illinois

Experienced the role of the high school librarian by conducting the fall freshman

interest survey in order to assess reluctant readers, setting up the displays for the fall books,
ordering and maintaining the library collection through processing new and donated books,
and creating an introductory database research lesson in accordance with the Common Core
State Standards, ISAIL and NET-s standards.

Assisted the current librarian with a grant writing opportunity.

Helped implement a multiple author visit and conducted several fall book talks.

Attended staff meetings and a staff institute day regarding teacher assessment
and student learning outcomes.

Education and Training

Masters of Science, Library and Information Sciences
Dominican University - River Forest, Illinois
Certified for School Library and Youth Services

2014

Bachelor of Science, History

Lewis University - Romeoville, Illinois

1993

Additional Experience

Completed 100 hours of school library observation in several locations in urban,

suburban, private and special needs schools.

Saint Michael's Religious Education Department, Orland Park, Illinois Religious

Education teacher for 4th grade students.

Past employment which required strong customer service and organizational

skills.

Community Involvement

years.

Religious Education teacher for 4th grade students.

Parent Volunteer for Cub Scout and Boy Scout organizations over the last five

Professional Affiliations

American Library Association

Association of School Librarians
Illinois School Librarian and Media Specialist Association
Illinois Association of Computing Educators

Student Affiliations

Facilitated the Dominican University on campus group "Meeting of the Minds", a

collaborative effort between the Graduate School of Library Science and the School of
Education.

Piloted the EdTPA program through Dominican University.

Technical Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, iMovie, Prezi, Google Docs, Google Sites, VoiceThread, Animoto, Weebly,
WikiSpaces and more. Please see my portfolio at http://scuderilis.weebly.com/