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Amy Cummins

Amy Cummins

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Reliable, hardworking, passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. A previous Librarian whom is a dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Librarian

Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2006 - 06.2021
  • Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
  • Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
  • Provided extensive instruction for students, patrons and staff in use of print and electronic materials.
  • Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources, thereby increasing online research requirements to all Seniors and most Juniors.
  • Revamped and regularly updated library website using Follett Software.
  • Received and processed tens of thousands of new acquisitions for library.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain continuity of service.
  • Trained staff, students and faculty on use of library technology.
  • Trained 2 library staff and over 50 parent volunteers to manage book and media loans.
  • Established and maintained textbook inventory and management, decreasing school loss by at least 50%.
  • Removed and replaced outdated materials from children's collection to increase circulation and maintain interest of young guests.
  • Set schedules for student workers and monitored activities.

Education

Teacher Librarian Services Credential - Library And Information Science

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
06.2005

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

National University
La Jolla, CA
05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.1998

Skills

  • Familiar with Windows & Mac computers and applications
  • Organizational skills
  • Works well independently
  • Collection analysis
  • Collection development
  • Information sources
  • Great verbal and written communication
  • Reading and teaching
  • Scheduling
  • Answering research questions
  • Skilled researcher
  • Literary knowledge

Work Availability

monday
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Accomplishments


  • Advanced Placement Testing Coordinator for 10 years - administering approx. 1,400 exams to 500 students each year.
  • Served as department chair on the school site leadership team for 13 years.
  • Organized monthly Secondary Librarian Curriculum meetings for 4 years.
  • Secured a $5,000 project grant to support the library's eBook reading program.
  • Achieved highest book fair sales for secondary schools for Scholastic's West Coast territory; securing $8,000 in funds.

Quote

Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.
Henry James

Timeline

Librarian

Newport-Mesa Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2021

Teacher Librarian Services Credential - Library And Information Science

San Jose State University

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Diego State University

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