CASSANDRA LOPEZ

Learner-Positivity-Strategic-Achiever-Responsibility

CERTIFICATION_______________________________________________________

Advanced Professional Certificate, Library Media, 2007-2019

National Board Certified Teacher, Library Media, 2013-2023
Administrator 1 Certificate, Towson University, May 2017

QUALIFICATIONS______________________________________________________
Twelve years experience teaching library media in a K-5 public school setting.
Organized, detail oriented professional with demonstrated ability to successfully handle
multiple projects and responsibilities at once.
People oriented; able to work well with individuals on all levels; team player.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Experience in providing Professional Development at the school, county and state level.
National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)
NBCT Candidate Support Provider Leadership Team

EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________
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2005- Present Northfield Elementary School Ellicott City, MD
School Library Media Specialist

Work effectively with students as well as with teachers, administrators, and other
staff members to convey the information literacy skills necessary for success in today's
world.
Use current research in teaching and learning in order to help others learn how to
access, evaluate, and use information.
Collaborate with other teachers, working to integrate information literacy skills
into the existing curriculum.
Working in concert with classroom teachers and curriculum experts, form a
comprehensive team designed to enhance student academic achievement and critical
thinking skills necessary for success in lifelong endeavors.
Manages the everyday operations of the library media center.
Coordinate the technology program in the school and participate in the
development of long range technology plans for the school.
Responsible for providing all technology related professional development and
web based training issues at school level.

2001-2005 Northfield Elementary School Ellicott City, MD

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 Media Assistant

Supervised the circulation system and other library routines.

Worked with individuals and small groups of students in such areas as book selection,
reference, computer use, and media production.
Assisted students and staff with the use of computers and software.
RELATED EXPERIENCE________________________________________________
2015-Present Howard County Public School System Ellicott City, MD
Candidate Support Provider - National Board Certification

Be a positive advocate not only of the National Board Certification process and
HCPSS support program but also for their colleagues in education at large.
Model a commitment to the 5 Core Propositions and use of the Architecture of
Accomplished Teaching as a framework for reflection and planning
Provide timely, thorough, honest, accurate, and meaningful feedback to
candidates that encourages self-reflection (i.e.: reading entries and providing feedback,
discussing candidate needs or questions, and/or viewing video and providing feedback)
Develop high quality support session modules and materials for both initial and
Renewal candidates
Operate as a reliable and supportive colleague to others in support program
leadership (i.e.: other CSPs, mentors, etc.)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES__________________________________________

National Board Certification - Library Media, November 2013

Advanced Professional Certificate, Maryland State Department of Education, 2007-2019

MEMBERSHIP_________________________________________________________

HCASL - Howard County Association of School Librarians

MASL - Maryland Association of School Librarians
MLA Maryland Library Association

HONORS, AWARDS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS__________________

Library Steering Committee, Howard County Public School System, 2007-2009 & 2012-
2014, 2016-2018
NBCT Candidate Support Provider Leadership Team, 2015- Present
Presenter/Speaker, Maryland State Educational Technology Convention, 2008-2010

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