Kathleen Shaw
Centreville
Summary
Educator and public history professional enhancing community engagement through educational programming and historical interpretation. Demonstrates expertise in developing initiatives that connect diverse audiences with history and culture. Committed to fostering partnerships and expanding access to cultural resources.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board of Directors Member
Queen Anne’s County Historical Society
Centreville
01.2026 - Current
- Guided strategic initiatives for historical preservation and community engagement.
- Fostered partnerships with schools that expanded educational programming on local history and increased student engagement.
- Developed and delivered educational programs, tours, and workshops that engaged students and community members in local history.
- Collaborated on exhibits and interpretive displays that brought historical research and primary sources to life for diverse audiences.
- Assisted with planning and executing public history initiatives and community outreach events.
Staff Member
Upper Shore Regional History Day
Centreville
01.2025 - Current
- Mentored high school students in historical research for regional and national competitions, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Judged research papers, providing constructive feedback on historical scholarship and analysis to enhance students' understanding.
- Coordinated events for history-related programs, ensuring effective execution and engaging participant experiences.
- Organized regional academic competitions, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement.
Secretary
Queen Anne’s County Library Board of Trustees
01.2023 - Current
- Participated in governance, strategic planning, and budgeting decisions, enhancing effectiveness of county library services.
- Supported development of community programming and literacy initiatives, fostering engagement and learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with library staff and community organizations to expand educational outreach, increasing access to resources for diverse populations.
Substitute Teacher
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
Queen Anne’s County
10.2022 - 02.2026
- Delivered engaging instruction and educational programming across grade levels and subjects to foster student learning.
- Adapted curriculum to effectively engage diverse learners and ensure continuity of instruction.
- Facilitated discussions and activities that enhanced research, writing, and critical thinking skills among students.
Interim School Librarian
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
Queen Anne’s County
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted students in research and information literacy, facilitating effective use of primary and secondary sources.
- Managed educational and research resources to enhance access to books, digital collections, and technology devices.
- Supported literacy programming and educational enrichment activities to foster student engagement and learning.
- Maintained circulation systems and ensured accessibility of educational materials.
Outdoor Educator
Adkins Arboretum
Ridgely
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences that promoted inquiry, observation, and exploration, enriching participants' understanding of the environment.
- Developed interactive programming connecting participants with local ecology and environmental history.
- Designed and delivered environmental education programs for early childhood audiences.
Coordinator of Religious Education
United States Naval Chapel Services
Charleston
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Coordinated educational events and community learning initiatives, fostering engagement and participation within the community.
- Directed community education programs, enhancing curriculum design and managing volunteers to improve program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with organizational leadership to increase community participation and strengthen partnerships.
- Recruited and trained volunteer instructors and program leaders.
Middle School Teacher
St. Michael’s Academy
Fernandina Beach
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Facilitated inquiry-based learning and historical research projects, fostering critical thinking skills among students.
- Led discussions that enhanced students’ analytical thinking and interpretation of historical narratives, promoting deeper understanding.
- Developed interdisciplinary curriculum integrating history, literature, cultural studies to enhance student engagement.
History Teacher
Francis Scott Key High School
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Delivered engaging instruction in U.S. and World History, utilizing primary sources and fostering critical historical analysis.
- Developed research assignments and project-based learning activities that enhanced student engagement and understanding of historical contexts.
- Encouraged civic engagement through historical inquiry and facilitated discussions that promoted student awareness of civic responsibilities.
- Carroll County Public Schools
Education
Master of Arts - English & Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - History & Secondary Education
Washington College
Chestertown, MD05-2005
Skills
- Public History Programming
- Museum & Cultural Education
- Community Engagement
- Program Coordination
- Educational Program Development
- Event Planning & Facilitation
- Volunteer Recruitment & Training
- Historical Research & Interpretation
- Archival & Primary Source Research
- Grant & Program Support
- Partnership Development
- Public Speaking & Storytelling
- Mentoring students
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Maryland Teacher Certification, Social Studies/History
- Maryland Teacher Certification, English Language Arts, pending
Timeline
Board of Directors Member
Queen Anne’s County Historical Society
01.2026 - Current
Staff Member
Upper Shore Regional History Day
01.2025 - Current
Interim School Librarian
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
01.2025 - 03.2025
Secretary
Queen Anne’s County Library Board of Trustees
01.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
10.2022 - 02.2026
Outdoor Educator
Adkins Arboretum
09.2021 - 02.2022
Coordinator of Religious Education
United States Naval Chapel Services
06.2010 - 03.2011
Middle School Teacher
St. Michael’s Academy
01.2007 - 01.2008
History Teacher
Francis Scott Key High School
01.2005 - 01.2006
Master of Arts - English & Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - History & Secondary Education
Washington College