April L Gastinger

https://aprilgastingereportfolio.weebly.com/
2035 Shadow Cliff, San Antonio, TX 78232
210-861-7152

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a school librarian.

CERTIFICATION
School Librarian, Elementary Reading (1-8), English Language Arts and Reading (7-12), ESL
supplement, Elementary Self-Contained (1-8), and Elementary Mathematics (1-6).

EDUCATION
University of North Texas-Denton, August 2018.
Master of Science in Library Science

Texas A&M University-College Station, December 1996

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, minor in reading

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher, Omar Bradley Middle School, Reading/English block-Grade 8, 2017-present
Reading-Grades 6, 7, & 8, 2006-2017
 Plan lessons with grade level reading teachers using the district curriculum and scope &
sequence.
 Collaborate with other subject teachers to provide depth and understanding to the
curriculum.
 Collaborate and co-teach with the campus librarian on research lessons (ex. Genius
Hour).
 Created a research structure for Genius Hour.
 Presented at the Churchill cluster staff development.
 Planned 6th grade Scope & Sequence for the district.
 District Approved Reading List committee.
 Coach UIL Maps, Graphs, & Charts and attend UIL meets.
 Maintain communication with parents through monthly emails, regular remind texts, and
individual emails.
 Conduct after school tutoring for the STAAR reading.
 Helped organize and run Bear Thursday (after school homework help).
 Organized the Scholastic Pajama Drive at Bradley for six years.
 Silver Star Committee (student award ceremony; twice a year).

Summer School Teacher, Grade 6, 2006, Grade 8, 2015-2017

 Plan lessons using the summer school curriculum.
 Collaborated with teachers teaching the same course and shared resources.
Tutor, Thomas L. Hatchett, Sr. Elementary School, Grade 1, 2004-2006
 Tutored small groups of first graders with basic reading skills.

Teacher, Anson Jones, Reading-Grade 7, 1998-2003

 Planned lessons with grade level reading and English teachers.
 Took an active role in parent-teacher conferences.
 Maintained communication with parents through letters home, school functions, and
student-led conferences.
 Coached tennis for two years.

SKILLS & INTERESTS

 Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various other software tools.
 Proficient with the use of multiple Web-based tools (ex. Google applications, Animoto,
Nearpod, Padlet, Quizlet, Kahoot, Quizzes, etc.).
 Proficient using Destiny, conducting library inventory, and processing of library
materials.
 Experienced in teaching research.