Meghan Spargo
Grafton,MA
Summary
Soon to be graduate, currently enrolled in Artificial Intelligence: Applications, Ethics and Beyond. Has a solid foundation in research and technical skills, ready to contribute to organizational success. Detail-oriented with a quick learning curve for new concepts. Experienced in dynamic environments, showcasing adaptability to shifting priorities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider and Assistant Preschool Teacher
YMCA Boroughs Branch
Westborough, Massachusetts
08.2021 - Current
- Engaged with parents to provide updates on children's progress and address concerns, fostering strong parent-provider relationships.
- Planned and organized daily activities that stimulated children's physical, emotional, and social development.
- Assisted children in the development of social, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained comprehensive records for each child, ensuring accurate tracking of development and care.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement special projects and events, enhancing children's learning experiences.
New Variorum Shakespeare Project Intern
Texas A&M University
Remote
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Trained an OCR model on Shakespeare's F3 variant of Love's Labour's Lost.
- Corrected transcriptions in Corpora to enhance accuracy.
- Conducted thorough proofreading to ensure text quality.
- Inserted lineation across the Hinman F1 copy text edition.
Library Associate, Children's Services
Grafton Public Library
Grafton, MA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted patrons in locating books, materials, and other resources within the library.
- Organized library materials to enhance accessibility and improve user experience.
- Maintained library database by cataloging new items and updating existing records to ensure accurate information.
- Processed holds for shipment to surrounding libraries, facilitating resource sharing and access.
- Reviewed and issued Library cards to qualified applicants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA05-2026
Skills
- Proofreading and editing
- Research skills
- Text encoding
- Digital literacy
- Data transcription
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Detail orientation
- Collaboration and teamwork
Publications
- Transcriber, Encoder, and Proofreader for Abraham Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, London, John Norton, 1606, Harvard University Map Collection, Mini-edition forthcoming on The Kit Marlowe Project. https://curiosity.lib.harvard.edu/scanned-maps/catalog/44-990088585650203941
- Wrote "Introduction" for Abraham Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, London, John Norton, 1606, Harvard University Map Collection, Mini-edition forthcoming on The Kit Marlowe Project. https://kitmarlowe.org/ortelius-theatrum-orbis-terrarum/15612/
Timeline
New Variorum Shakespeare Project Intern
Texas A&M University
09.2025 - 12.2025
Library Associate, Children's Services
Grafton Public Library
01.2024 - 06.2024
Childcare Provider and Assistant Preschool Teacher
YMCA Boroughs Branch
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Framingham State University