Expertise, Support & Creativity:
A taste of what I currently do:
I create Reading Resources and Bespoke Reading Lists for schools as well as Fiction Menus that make great literary presents for friends and family.
I am Librarian in residence for a primary school in Somerset, both a remote and on site role. I work closely with the Literacy Lead, Headteacher, Support Staff and pupils to provide expertise, support, creativity and resources for the growth and development of R4P across school.
I work with a book charity to create reading and book club resource packs aimed at secondary schools, as well as planning and implementing a new intiative for primary schools.
I recently supported an EPQ day for a secondary school where I ran and assisted with seminars and lectures for 6th form students covering the following: Developing research questions; planning research and project management; time management; evaluating information; notetaking; referencing and creating bibliographies.
What I can offer you:
Having worked as a teacher and a school librarian, I am aware that TIME is often the overriding barrier to realising all your great ideas. I can offer one off support, or a tailored support package doing the things that I love. I can work remotely or on site depending on where you are based and we can discuss how I can support you. Although I am open to discussion about any R4P projects that you might be considering here is a list of areas that I might be able to assist you with:
Fiction suggestions, talking to classes about fiction and books
Creating resources for and setting up book clubs for any ages
Developing a R4P foundation and ethos across the school community
Creation and organisation of designated library spaces
Developing classroom libraries
Selection, acquisition and processing of new books around an agreed budget
Guidance on classification and labelling of collections
Creating bespoke booklists specific to your collection
Creating resource packs for specific curriculum areas or any area of need
Displays in library spaces and classrooms
What to do if you are interested
Please email me at readingjackdaw@outlook.com with any questions and we can arrange a zoom or phone discussion about your requirements and how I might support you. We can discuss cost but here is a guide to what I may charge, this will be dependent on the extent of the package your require, your location and the type of school that you are.
Daily rate remote working (7hrs)- £120
Daily rate on site (7hrs)- £150+ (dependent on travel costs)
Hourly rate - £30