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

Professional Experience
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
Metea Valley High School - Aurora, Illinois

Aug 2014 to Oct 2014

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

Master's, Library and Information Science
Dominican University - River Forest, Illinois
Certified for School Library and Youth Services

2014

Bachelor's of Science, History

Lewis University - Romeoville, Illinois
History

1993

Additional
TeachingExperience
Additional Experience:
Completed 100 hours of school library observation in several locations in urban,
suburban, private and special needs schools.
Religious Education teacher for 4th grade students.
Past employment which required strong customer service and organizational skills.

Community Involvement
Saint Michael's Religious Education Department, Orland Park, Illinois Religious
Education teacher for 4th grade students.
Parent Volunteer for Cub Scout and Boy Scout organizations over the last five years.

Professional Affiliations
American Library Association
Association of School Librarians
Illinois School Librarian and Media Specialist Association
National Education Association

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/