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Margaret Keech

Bel Air,MD

Summary

Enthusiastic paraeducator, experienced in providing staff and student support in educational environment. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator - Special Education

Harford County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
  • Served as a liaison between classroom teachers and special education staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Delivered personalized behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Library Media Specialist - Retired

Harford County Public Schools
08.1994 - 12.2022
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Mentored student and adult library volunteers.
  • Oversaw media, catalog, supplies and instructional areas.
  • Kept up-to-date records of materials and maintained inventory.
  • Resolved patron complaints tactfully and professionally.
  • Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
  • Provided students with lifelong learning and research skills.
  • Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
  • Planned and taught classes on information literacy and technology use.
  • Helped patrons select appropriate reading level library books.

Classroom Teacher

Harford County Public Schools
08.1988 - 06.1993

Education

MLS - Library Science

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA
08.1994

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA
05.1988

Skills

  • Classroom support
  • Data collection
  • Teacher assistance
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • IEP compliance

Affiliations

  • American Library Association (ALA)

Timeline

Paraeducator - Special Education

Harford County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current

Library Media Specialist - Retired

Harford County Public Schools
08.1994 - 12.2022

Classroom Teacher

Harford County Public Schools
08.1988 - 06.1993

MLS - Library Science

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania