Sameera Khalifa, MLIS
Youth Services Librarian at Pierce County Library System- Claim this Profile
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Sunny Strong
Sameera applies knowledge of child development, children's and teen literature and experience with at-risk populations in her paid and volunteer work. Her empathy, problem-solving skills, and intelligence enhanced the University of Washington graduate class I taught. I recommend her for any job involving families, teens, or children.
Sunny Strong
Sameera applies knowledge of child development, children's and teen literature and experience with at-risk populations in her paid and volunteer work. Her empathy, problem-solving skills, and intelligence enhanced the University of Washington graduate class I taught. I recommend her for any job involving families, teens, or children.
Sunny Strong
Sameera applies knowledge of child development, children's and teen literature and experience with at-risk populations in her paid and volunteer work. Her empathy, problem-solving skills, and intelligence enhanced the University of Washington graduate class I taught. I recommend her for any job involving families, teens, or children.
Sunny Strong
Sameera applies knowledge of child development, children's and teen literature and experience with at-risk populations in her paid and volunteer work. Her empathy, problem-solving skills, and intelligence enhanced the University of Washington graduate class I taught. I recommend her for any job involving families, teens, or children.
Credentials
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Washington State Lifetime Librarian Certificate
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Experience
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Pierce County Library System
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United States
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Libraries
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100 - 200 Employee
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Youth Services Librarian
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Youth Services Specialist
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May 2021 - Apr 2023
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Renton School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Library Assistant at Renton Schools
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2021
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Children's Home Society
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Early Literacy Specialist
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Sep 2014 - May 2017
Provided home visits for Parent-Child+, a national program with the goals of supporting parents of 2-3 year olds by increasing, parent-child interaction, promoting child pro-social-emotional behavior and advancing pre-literacy skills. Built strong relationships with families, creating a welcoming and trusting environment to best support the parent while modeling important skills. Ensured the program was delivered with respect to each family’s home language, culture, values and supporting parents as first teachers. Show less
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Library Assistant
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
Staffed circulation desk at college library and assisted patrons as needed. Patron requests included help finding materials, printing, using computers, managing email accounts and other technology needs. Provided reference and readers' advisory. Assisted patrons with information needs including print, electronic, databases and web-based. Checked materials in and out. Shelved and shelf read books, magazines and DVDs. Staffed circulation desk at college library and assisted patrons as needed. Patron requests included help finding materials, printing, using computers, managing email accounts and other technology needs. Provided reference and readers' advisory. Assisted patrons with information needs including print, electronic, databases and web-based. Checked materials in and out. Shelved and shelf read books, magazines and DVDs.
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King County Library System
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United States
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Libraries
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400 - 500 Employee
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Tech Tutor Volunteer
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Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
Taught computer classes at public library, including Microsoft Word 1,2, 3, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Job Hunting on Craigslist, Introduction to the Internet 1,2,3, Introduction to Computers. Assist patrons with computer/technology questions and skill development. Taught computer classes at public library, including Microsoft Word 1,2, 3, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Job Hunting on Craigslist, Introduction to the Internet 1,2,3, Introduction to Computers. Assist patrons with computer/technology questions and skill development.
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Talk Time Volunteer
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Jun 2009 - May 2011
Facilitated conversation group for English language learners at public library. Facilitated conversation group for English language learners at public library.
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First Place
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E-Learning Providers
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School Librarian
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Aug 2007 - Dec 2008
Librarian for school/social service agency that serves families and children facing the risk or reality of homelessness Librarian for school/social service agency that serves families and children facing the risk or reality of homelessness
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University Unitarian Church
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Librarian/Bookstore Manager
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Oct 2005 - Aug 2007
Managed church library and bookstore. Responsible for cataloging, circulation, inventory, and supervising cadre of volunteers. Managed church library and bookstore. Responsible for cataloging, circulation, inventory, and supervising cadre of volunteers.
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland, WA
Associate of Science - AS, Business Technology Education -
2000 - 2003
University of Washington
MLIS, Library Science, Youth Services Emphasis
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