Resume

SUSAN K. KEMPEL 

PO Box 188 

Casselton, ND 58012 

(701) 347-4804

Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas

Masters in Library Science

GPA: 3.7/4.0 

May 1998

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

American Library Association (ALA)

American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA)

North Dakota Library Association (NDLA)

Valley Reading Association

University of Nebraska/Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska

Bachelor of Arts: Education

GPA: 3.5/4.0

August 1990

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Dean's list 2 semesters

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

National Education Association

Student member, National Education Association

Student Education Association of Nebraska

Early Childhood Education Club

McCook Community College, McCook, Nebraska

Associate of Arts: Education

GPA: 2.9/4.0 

May 1987

Library Media Specialist , 1999 - Present 

Kennedy Elementary, Fargo, North Dakota

• Collaborate with teachers to integrate information literacy skills into curriculum lessons

• Teach grade 1 ñ 5 students information literacy skills

• Manage library budget

• Arrange reading incentive programs

• Select books, magazines and other materials for inclusion in the library collection

• Assist students in finding needed materials

• Supervise library para-professional, other library workers and volunteers

• Contribute an article for the school newsletter each month of school year

• Maintain our school webpage and school library webpage

• Communicate library news items through a monthly online newsletter

• Provide an inviting library environment

Graduate Assistant, 1996-1997

Emporia High School Library, Emporia, Kansas

• Provided research assistance to high school students, grades 9 ñ 12

• Taught information retrieval strategies to high school students, grades 9 ñ 12

• Assisted high school students in selecting reading material

• Learned about the management of a school library media center

Library Aide, 1993-1996

Garfield Elementary School, Liberal, Kansas

• Administer library skills lessons

• Arrange flexible scheduling to fit student and teacher needs

• Assist students and teachers in locating books and other materials

• Checking books

• Maintained records on computer

• Perform maintenance on computer hardware

6th Grade Teacher, 1990-1993

Niobrara Public Schools, Niobrara, Nebraska 

• Taught math, reading, spelling, language arts, science, and social studies

• Taught social skills using positive reinforcement

• Presented hands on activities

• Implemented cooperative learning strategies

• Coached the junior varsity and c-team volleyball teams

Kempel, Susan. (August 2000). Copyright Law as presented by Arlene Bielefield, JD, MLS. Powerpoint presented to Fargo Public School district librarians and Lewis and Clark Elementary staff. Fargo, ND.