James E. Caswell
1830 W. Illinois Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 966-9358
Cell: (630) 450-0424
E-Mail: Jim@TWERPOnline.net
Web Site: TimeWell Productions
Objective Statement:
I have had one driving goal for as long as I can remember: to help people better themselves and grow in knowledge. At first, I believed that this desire, coupled with my love for writing, could best be developed as a journalist. This changed, however, once I was exposed to working in the school environment. It is my desire to use my experiences to help others discover their intellectual passions in life.
Qualifications:
  • 9 years of library / media experience
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  • Adapt at Library automation conversion
  • Experience in collection development
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  • Experience in worker management
    • Education:
    Master of Science in Education: May 2005 Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, IL
    Major: Instructional Technology Grade Point Average: 3.69 / 4.0
  • Type 10 Initial Special Teaching - Library
    • Teaching Certification: June 2004 Aurora University - Aurora, IL
    Major: Secondary Education - English Grade Point Average: 3.25 / 4.0
  • Type 9 Initial Secondary Teaching - English
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  • Certificate Endorsement in Journalism
    • Bachelor of Arts: May 1997 Lewis University - Romeoville, IL
    Major: Journalism Grade Point Average: 2.77 / 4.0
  • Focuses In: Literature / Broadcasting
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  • Dean's list 2 Semesters
    • Library Work Experience:
    School District 129
    Substitute Teacher October 2009 - Present
    Jerling Junior High
    Media Center Specialist August 2007 - June 2009
  • Juvenile collection maintenance
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  • Library instruction for students
  • Library inventory maintenance
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  • Assistant management
  • Book Fair coordinator
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  • Author visit coordinator
    • Charles B. Phillips Library -
    Aurora University
    Partnership School Librarian /
    Media Services Coordinator    		 July 2005 - June 2007
  • Juvenile collection creation and maintenance
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  • Library instruction for partnership students
  • A.V. maintenance, distribution and support
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  • Media production coordination
  • Departmental inventory maintenance
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  • Student worker management
    • Media & Technology Aide to Library Director August 2004 - June 2005
  • A.V. maintenance, distribution and support
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  • Media production coordination
  • Student worker management
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  • Departmental inventory maintenance
    • Media Services / Library Student Aid September 2002 - June 2004
  • A.V. maintenance and distribution
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  • Limited technological support
  • Collection management
    • Hinckley - Big Rock High School
    Assistant Librarian August 2000 - May 2002
  • Book Processing and Repair
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  • Circulation maintenance
  • A.V. maintenance and distribution
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  • Limited Technological Support
  • Student Assistance and Supervision
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  • Display Organization
    • Student Teaching Experience:
    Aurora East High School January 2004 - March 2004
    Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher: Francesca Manzella
    Aurora East High School September 2003 - November 2003
    Secondary Methods Practicum Cooperating Teacher: Lisha Lullo
    Aurora West High School March 2003 - May 2003
    Pre-Teaching Practicum Cooperating Teacher: Fran Martinez
    References: (E-mail address or phone numbers available upon request)
    Professional Joan Hallaron Hinckley-Big Rock High School Librarian
    Justin Bills Aurora University Events Coordinator
    Amanda Kuzminski Orland Jr. High Media Specialist
    Personal Michael Thomason River of Life Christian Center Pastor
    Douglas Zeitlin AIU Administrative Team Lead
    Kenneth Hallaron Kable News Computer Specialist