KELSEY LEIGH KICKLIGHTER

kkick@uga.edu
912.227.8145
500 Lucas Dr. Lot 49 Savannah, GA 31406

EDUCATION

Georgia Southern University 2015 - Current

Masters of Education in Instructional Technology
Concentration: School Library Media Specialist
GPA: 4.0

University of Georgia 2008-2012

Bachelor of Arts in English
Area of Emphasis: Creative Writing

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Media Clerk December 2013 Current

Islands High School Savannah, Ga
Responsible for the circulation of technology, equipment, and reading materials.
Encourage collaboration with teachers for instructional purposes, developing and implementing
lessons as requested.
Select materials for collection development based on standards and awards lists.
Promote the circulation of reading materials with interactive and engaging displays.
Curate technology resources for teachers and promote the use of technology tools and equipment in
the classroom and media center.
Evaluate and improve the media center policies and practices in conjunction with the Media
Specialist and Principal.
Organize author visits to the school.
Weed materials to ensure an up-to-date and effective collection.
Inventory reading materials and equipment.
Troubleshoot issues with technology and equipment to make sure they are working properly.
Coordinate a student creative writing club, founding and increasing student membership.

Substitute Teacher August 2012 December 2013

McIntosh County Darien, Ga
Class supervision in all age groups, primarily elementary and high school.
Served as a long term substitute for the School Library Media Specialist at McIntosh County
Academy.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Library Clerk October 2012 October 2016

Ida Hilton Public Library Darien, Georgia
Circulated materials, returned items to shelf, recommended books to patrons.
Curated Story Time lessons, crafts, and activities for the childrens program.
Coordinated and implemented activities, crafts, and guest speakers for the Summer Reading Program.
Assisted with collection development using awards lists, school reading lists, and patron input.
Planned and introduced a separate Young Adult section for readers of that age range, increasing
circulation and library attendance.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Library Association January 2017 present

Young Adult Library Services Association January 2017 present