Mary Kate Leidal
Hudson,MA
Summary
Dedicated library teacher with a strong focus on student engagement and media literacy. Proven ability to create inclusive lesson plans and foster positive learning environments that meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Teacher
Hudson Public Schools
Hudson, MA
09.2008 - Current
- Curated a diverse collection that reflects student interests and promotes inclusivity in literature.
- Taught lessons on information literacy, enhancing students' understanding of media messages
- Fostered a positive learning environment for a diverse population of 325 students from preschool through fourth grade.
- Developed engaging lesson plans and promoted library resources to students and staff.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered positive classroom environment to enhance student collaboration and participation.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Implemented classroom management techniques in an effort to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
Library Paraprofessional
Ashland Public Schools
Ashland, MA
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Assisted students and staff in locating library resources and materials.
- Managed circulation desk operations, including check-outs and returns of library items.
- Organized and maintained library collections to enhance accessibility and usability.
- Developed and implemented library skills lessons.
Library Circulation Assistant
Hudson Public Library
Hudson, MA
08.2003 - 08.2006
- Assisted patrons with checkout procedures, enhancing user experience.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patrons and staff by answering phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Streamlined book return process, effectively sorting and shelving materials in a timely manner.
- Provided customer service, addressing patron concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Processed library materials using integrated circulation system to ensure accurate checkouts and returns.
Education
Masters in Library And Information Studies - School Library Media
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Regis College
Weston, MA05-2003
Skills
- Student engagement
- Collection development
- Media literacy
- Reading promotion
- Organizational skills
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Presented Integrating Media Literacy into your Library Curriculum at the Massachusetts School Library Associations conference, March 2025.
- Completed Foundations of Media Literacy Workshop and Cohort provided by the National Association of Media Literacy Education, November 2024- April 2025
- Completed Empowering Students Through Media Decoding Online Course on Constructivist Media Decoding, provided by Project Look Sharp and Ithaca College, Spring 2024
Timeline
Library Teacher
Hudson Public Schools
09.2008 - Current
Library Paraprofessional
Ashland Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2008
Library Circulation Assistant
Hudson Public Library
08.2003 - 08.2006
Masters in Library And Information Studies - School Library Media
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Regis College