Janice Reaves Jackson

4113 English Valley Drive

Ellenwood, GA 30296
404-308-0423
Professional Objective
To become proficient in the use of instructional technology to compliment classroom
instruction, that will complement student learning and comprehension

School Librarian/Media Specialist

Professional and detail-oriented with extensive experience in supervising the library media
center; Demonstrates a flexible, adaptive, and responsive attitude to the needs of the students,
educators, school organizations, and communities; Superior writing skills and thorough
knowledge of literature, information technology and child development; Demonstrated ability to
ensure that students and staff are successful users of ideas and information maintenance of
automatic cataloging and circulation systems; Particularly effective in supervising and
facilitating students in locating relevant material, updating them regarding material availability
and usage of available AV aids; Conveys a positive and professional image to staff and public

Areas of Expertise Include:

Reference Tools ~ Internet Research ~ Library Management ~ Reference Tools ~ Presentation
Tools ~ Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Coach ~ Web 2.0 Tools ~ Graphic design ~ Television
production ~ Material selection ~Marketing

EDUCATION CREDENTIALS

Ed.S Media Studies

University of West Georgia, GPA 4.0
School Library Media Specialist Certification
University of West Georgia, GPA 4.0
Instructional Technology Certification
University of West Georgia, (expected certification, Summer 2016)
Masters of Public Administration
Valdosta State University, GPA 4.0
Bachelors of Fine Arts; Communications
Valdosta State University

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

BROWNS MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LITHONIA, GA

Teacher/Librarian
8/2014 Present

Ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information;
Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to design and implement lessons and
units of instruction, and assess student learning and instructional effectiveness
Assists teachers in using technology effectively for differentiating instruction, assessing
student learning, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences
Implements professional learning programs that model principles of student learning and
promotes digital-age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment
Trains staff and students on the use of library resources including technology, Web 2.0
tools, hard copy and e-books, and journals
Teach students the Dewey Decimal System
Maintain budgets for library, which includes purchases of books, equipment, and
supplies. Also includes maintenance of expenses on existing equipment.
Train and hire library media aides of 4th and 5th grade students
Manage all aspect of the library media program and collection; check-out, repair, catalog
and prepare collection for circulation
Categorize and classify materials, including publications, communications, reports or
others documents
Performs basic, complex, and original cataloging for new and existing materials
Creates and collaborates in the development of research projects, helping students
become efficient in finding information in a variety of formats including, print, eBook,
databases and other online resources, providing the opportunity for students to master
content knowledge.
Supervise and coach the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Team for competition

School Library Volunteer

DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts

Sylvan Hills Middle School
Arabia Mountain High School

January 2013-August 2014

Wadsworth Magnet School

Columbia High School
Greenforest Christian Academy

Assisted media specialists with library media activities in a school environment; process and
shelve library materials and assist students and staff with the access of library material. Organize
and maintain the routine operation of a school library media center; receive, process, circulate
and shelve print and non-print materials library media activities in a school environment;

Television Producer/Director
University of Georgia

January 2000 Present

Co-creator of the Foot Soldier Project; Record and maintain an archival and documentary
research infrastructure for studying, disseminating, and preserving information and scholarship
on the civil rights movement, social justice and reform, and policy-related issues
Research material and direct video recordings of Civil Rights icons for inclusion in, The
Foot Soldier Project for Civil Rights Studies and Research; Work closely with script
writer in preparing and editing script
Work closely with and advise executive producer on documentary production
Producer for civil right documentaries, conduct and schedule interviews, act as location
scout for filming, and producing segments for all documentaries.

Director of Operations
GA Department of Labor
Disability Adjudication Services Stone Mountain, GA

2011 2013

Established short and long-term Marketing and Public Relations goals for Disability
Adjudication Services
Responded to request for information from Congress regarding disability claims
Redesigned business process for Constituent Services Unit allowing easier access for
congressional staff and a unified business process for staff
Launched aggressive marketing campaign that improve program results in constituent
services
Managed & implemented communications and marketing strategies, resulting in
increased hits on websites and doctors contacting agency regarding contracting
Designed promotional materials that promoted DAS services to the public
Developed hiring packets to recruit medical consultants, resulting in higher recruiting of
medical consultants

Director of Marketing & Community Relations

Georgia Department of Labor Atlanta, GA

2000 - 2011

Designed, developed and coordinates all short and long term community outreach and marketing
programs and oversaw media relations for the organization. Generated communication materials
including brochures, pamphlets, videos, newsletters, web pages and direct mail publications.

Develop and promote community relations opportunities for GDOL

Represent the organization at community meetings.
Work with departments, career centers managers and marketing representatives to
develop community relations plans and promote new and on-going initiatives
Cultivated media relationships and work with commissioner of labor and
program directors to pitch feature stories to local and national media
Oversaw the development, production and distribution of marketing materials
Wrote and edited marketing content; editor of GDOL Newsletter
Coordinated GDOLs statewide internship program
Managed GDOLs summer internship program
Planned and oversaw special events and projects to attract the community and highlight
organizations programs and services

Program Director Public Service and Outreach

University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism, Athens, GA

1998-2000

Created the College of Journalisms Public Service and Outreach Plan which included
conferences, workshops, and community volunteer work

Planned the annual PR Day at the College of Journalism, which resulted in PR

Companies from metro Atlanta participated by sending executives to teach classes and
workshops to UGA journalism students
Assisted in planning the annual Ralph McGill Lecture which brought significant figures
in journalism to the University of Georgia to deliver the McGill Lecture
Established a journalism program in middle and high schools in Clarke County allowing
students insight to the journalism field
Created unique volunteer programs for journalism students allowing students to have
hands on experience in other career fields
Established National Association of Black Journalists Student Chapter which allowed
minority students to connect with established journalism profession

Web 2.0 /Technology Skills

Extensive experience with Camtasia, Prezi, Glogster, Animoto, Delicious, Twitter, Facebook,
blogs, RSS, Social media, Wikis, iPad for education, Moodle; media production tools including
Final Cut, iMovie, Photoshop, photography