Kiesha Wilson
Randallstown,MD
Summary
Dedicated and passionate library media specialist with a strong commitment to creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for students and staff. Excellent communication, leadership, and curriculum development skills. Seeking an opportunity and new skills to utilize expertise as a media specialist to positively impact student and staff growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Library Media Specialist
BCPSS
Baltimore, MD
06.2024 - Current
- Developed curriculum for library instruction across all grades
- Maintained comprehensive library collection
- Assisted in crafting comprehensive reports with the aid of PowerPoint
- Assisted in pinpointing relevant data sources for research
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate library media services into the classroom curriculum.
- Analyzed usage data to inform collection development decisions.
- Supervised checkouts with circulation software
- Entered bibliographic records into online databases
- Managed stock levels for technology items in the library.
- Provided technical support for accessing electronic resources such as eBooks and digital collections.
- Contributed to sessions that emphasized cutting-edge strategies for enhancing school library services
- Attended conferences or workshops to stay current on trends related to school libraries.
Lead Teacher
AFSIVA 430 High School
Baltimore, MD
06.2006 - 07.2024
- Plan, develop, and implement age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans, ensuring they align with state and national standards.
- Promoted social and emotional development within the classroom
- As a lead teacher, I develop and lead academic planning meetings for Science, PE, and Social Studies teachers and staff.
- Use a data protocol analysis to analyze data monthly in collaborative planning.
- Evaluate student development via ongoing assessment methods
- Foster an engaging learning environment with diverse teaching techniques.
- Facilitated effective dialogues with parents during scheduled meetings
- Ensure efficient management of materials, supplies, and technology for the classroom
- Adapts resources for diverse student needs within the established guidelines
Education
Master of Science - School Library Media Specialist
Notre Dame University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD06-2025
Master of Arts - Educational Supervision
Notre Dame University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD01.2016
Secondary Teacher Certification -
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD01.2005
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative Data Planning
- Evaluate Student Progress
- Foster Engaging Learning Environment
- Effective Parent Communication
- Adapts Learning Materials
- Collection development
- Engagement Techniques for Learners
- Online research
- Systematic Shelving Techniques
- Sorting and processing donations
- Patron Registration
- Library Systems Management
- Damaged book removal
- Written and oral communication
- Material Shelving
- Circulation desk
- Information retrieval
- Effective project completion
Certification
[MD] Teaching Certificate - APC (Secondary Biology 7-12)
Accomplishments
- Nominated for teacher of the year at BCPSS -2006, 2008, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2024
- Academic Lead for Science, Social Studies, PE, and Health
Memberships
- Maryland Association of School Librarians
- ALA Student Membership
- AASL.American Association of School Librarians
- YALSA.Young Adult Library Services Association
- BTU Member
- AFT Member
Timeline
School Library Media Specialist
BCPSS
06.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
AFSIVA 430 High School
06.2006 - 07.2024
[MD] Teaching Certificate - APC (Secondary Biology 7-12)
Master of Science - School Library Media Specialist
Notre Dame University of Maryland
Master of Arts - Educational Supervision
Notre Dame University of Maryland
Secondary Teacher Certification -
Baltimore City Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Coppin State University
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