Heather McGuire
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Experienced Library Media Specialist offering 28 years of experience in field. Possessing strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Outgoing and reliable professional with flexible and collaborative approach.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Paraprofessional
Beaufort County School District
Bluffton, SC
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Promoted literacy and reading enjoyment through developing engaging book displays and promotional materials.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
Library Media Specialist
Bennington Rutland Supervisory Union
Dorset, VT
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Weekly Library with K-6 students that included a read aloud to support monthly literature theme.
- Guided Digital Citizenship Lessons using Common Sense Media for K-6 students.
- Collaborated with teachers to procure resources to support classroom curriculum connections.
- Supported students select materials considering age-appropriate reading level and interest.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Updated and maintained library collection to include multicultural and relevant titles to represent student population and reading interest.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs and circulation systems.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Maintained Library Google site that included links to online library catalog and state award book resources.
- Organized and Managed bi-yearly Scholastic Book Fairs.
Library Assistant
Bennington Rutland Supervisory Union
Dorset, VT
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Weekly Library with K-6 students that included a read aloud to support monthly literature theme.
- Supported students select materials considering age- appropriate reading level and interest.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Updated and maintained library collection to include multicultural and relevant titles to represent student population and reading interest.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Organized and Managed bi-yearly Scholastic Book Fairs.
Library Media Specialist
Lee County Schools
Fort Myers, FL
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with teachers to procure resources to support classroom curriculum connections.
- Supported students selection of independent reading considering age-appropriate reading level and interest.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Updated and maintained library collection to include multicultural and relevant titles to represent student population and reading interest.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Maintained Textbook Library for K-8 classrooms.
- Organized and Managed bi-yearly Scholastic Book Fairs.
Second Grade Teacher
Lee County Schools
Fort Myers, FL
08.2006 - 06.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Lee County Schools
Fort Myers, FL
11.1997 - 06.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Therapy
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-1993
Skills
- Experience with Follett Destiny Library Manager
- Experience with Circulation Desk Management
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Organized and approachable
- Inventory tracking and management
- Cataloging and shelving
- Student engagement
- Educational assistance
Timeline
Media Paraprofessional
Beaufort County School District
11.2023 - Current
Library Media Specialist
Bennington Rutland Supervisory Union
08.2018 - 11.2022
Library Assistant
Bennington Rutland Supervisory Union
08.2015 - 06.2018
Library Media Specialist
Lee County Schools
08.2012 - 09.2014
Second Grade Teacher
Lee County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Lee County Schools
11.1997 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Therapy
Florida State University