LAILA DEFFENBAUGH

Permanent Address
18096 E. 422 Rd.
Claremore, OK 74017
(217) 474-2800
ldeff10@gmail.com

EDUCATION University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Master of Library and Information Studies, May 2017
Major: School Librarianship
GPA: 4.0

Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

Master of Education, August 2013
Major: Reading and Literacy
GPA: 4.0

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

Bachelor of Arts, December 2008
Major: English with teacher certification
Endorsement: Middle School
Certificate Type: Grades 6 12
GPA: 3.45

PROFESSIONAL Oologah High School, Oologah, OK

EXPERIENCE Library Media Specialist, August 2015 Current
Promote free thinking through offering a variety of materials for
students.
Build the library collection through different awards and
donations.
Create opportunities for information literacy instruction for
students and faculty.
Maintain relevance to the technology needs of students and faculty
through exploring current trends and practices.

Oologah High School, Oologah, OK

Language Arts Teacher, August 2013 - Current
Instruct students through a variety of individual and collaborative
lessons.
Measure student progress through constant evaluation of
knowledge.
Prepare students to be cultural citizens through exposure to a
variety of literature.
Deffenbaugh, L. Resume

Encourage open discussion through promoting a safe and open

learning environment.

South View Middle School, Danville, IL

Language Arts Teacher (6th and 8th Grade), August 2009 May 2013
School population approximately 680 students with 60 total faculty
members. Title 1 school district with economically and ethnically
diverse students.
Received and participated in regular professional development on
topics relating to educational development (reading, writing, etc.);
classroom management (essential social curriculum, Nurtured
Heart, etc.); and staff development (Professional Learning
Communities).

Danville High School, Danville, IL: District #118

Victory English Teacher (Junior Students), January 2009 May 2009
School population approximately 1,200 students with 90 total
faculty members. Title 1 school district with economically and
ethnically diverse students.
Focused on the Language Arts patterns and elements of the
ACT/SAT in an effort to create an engaging and educational
experience for students.

AWARDS Oologah High School Teacher of the Year 2016 2017

Jesse Lee Rader Scholarship Applicant May 2016

PROFESSIONAL American Library Association 2015 Current

ORGANIZATIONS Oklahoma Library Association 2015 Current
American Association of School Libraries 2015 Current

PROFESSIONAL Advanced Placement in Literature and Composition Summer 2015

TRAINING Building Test Coordinator Oologah High School 2015 Current

REFERENCES Available upon request