Maricela Navarrete

I am a dual-career professional with extensive experience managing School Libraries in International Schools across Singapore and the United States. I possess proficiency in library management systems such as Destiny and AccessIt, specializing in Teaching Academic Skills, with a focus on Research and Academic Honesty. Furthermore, I am well-versed in Library Integration for the PYP program. Leveraging my Engineering background, I have successfully developed, and implemented Emergency Procedures and safety plans for a school setting. My passion for teaching and learning, coupled with my enthusiasm for reading and books, drives my commitment to providing students with the essential skills to support their educational journey.

Librarian (K-G12). Overseeing Primary and High School Libraries and library personnel. Primary: Preparation and delivery of Library classes for all Primary students based on PYP Curriculum. Combination of the transdisciplinary themes in the Program of Inquiry, for each grade level and the Information Literacy Overview. Library Integration teaching classes, including Planners, Collaboration meetings with teachers and specialists. Organization of materials, and library resources per classrooms. Collaboration projects between Primary, High School and Parents. Development of Library Website and online resources. High School: Academic Honesty and Academic Skills for MYP and IBDP Students. Hands-on workshops and classes including research process, paraphrasing, citation and referencing. Online subscription's management. Procurement and maintenance of Collection and routine library duties. Strategic collaboration and partnerships: Special guests visits and talks, whole school book fair, Mother Tongue reading. Training and mentoring library assistant. International School Librarians Network member.

Master Degree: MSc Safety, Health and Environmental Protection Technology.  National University of Singapore. 

Bachelor Degree: BS, Mechanical Engineering - Escuela Politécnica Nacional del Ecuador.

Certificate: Teaching English to Multilingual Classrooms Specialized Course for Language in learning across the curriculum. EAL teaching