Professional Profile

I am motivated to teach and collaborate in a Library position.  My goal is to help students develop the research and technology skills, in addition to a love of literacy that they will need to fully participate in an information society.

Education, and Certifications

Library Media Specialist Endorsement
University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Master of Education in Science Education
Utah State University, Logan, UT.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Minor in Biology
Utah State University, Logan, UT. 
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 

Educator Certifications for the state of Alaska
Library Media for grades K-12, both Type A (teaching) and C (professional)
Elementary Education for grades K-6
Science
Biology for grades 9-12
Psychology for grades 9-12

Key Qualifications

Certified in Library Media (K-12) along with a strong background in Elementary Education and Science.  Highly Qualified in Elementary Education and General Science is in process.
Supported staff, and district goals/initiatives by conducting needs assessments and creating a yearlong Library Skills Instructional Plan based on Alaska State Library Standards.  Designed instructional materials to meet student, staff, and family needs.
Used collaborative curricular maps, and teacher co-planning.
Created Library webpage for students, staff, and parents to aide in efficient and valid access to information and (home.gci.net~acharvat).
Maintaining library collection by cataloging, inventorying, and reviewing new literature to be added.  Asked for student, staff, and parent input for new additions to the collection.  Yearly input of student data, creation of electronic reports.

Employment

Professional Development in Education

• Librarian, K-6, 2010-Present, Northwood Elementary
• 6th-4th Grade Teacher, 2008-2010, Chinook Elementary, Anchorage School District
• Librarian, K thru 12, , 2000 to 2008, Anchorage School District
• 4th & 6th Grade Teacher, 1997 to 2000, Anchorage School District,
• Title One Interdisciplinary Facilitator and 7th grade Math Teacher, 1996-1997, Anchorage School District
• Title One Math Teacher, Long-term substitute position, , Anchorage School District
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Supervising Teacher at Laboratory School, Researcher and Teacher, 1989-1993, Utah State University, Logan, UT
• 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher, 1986-1989, College Station ISD, College Station, TX
• 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Multiage Class Student Teacher, 1985-1986, Lincoln School District, Lincoln, Nebraska

Computer Skills

• Software: Microsoft Suite, Quick Draw, SIRSI Circulation Program, Webcat, First Search, iLife, Experience networking MACs, Smart Board software, Dreamweaver, and Fireworks. 
• Hardware: Working knowledge of PC and MAC computers

Professional Affiliations

Cook Inlet Reading Association, Alaska State Library Association