Cynthia Tumlin
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in art instruction and library management. Proven skills in effective communication, team collaboration, and problem-solving. Committed to fostering creativity and integrating the arts into core curriculum to enhance student learning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Art Teacher (first 14 years)
Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL
09.1990 - 05.2015
- Developed engaging art lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated hands-on art projects to enhance creativity and expression.
- Coordinated art exhibitions showcasing student artwork within the community.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching visual arts.
- Displayed student artwork around school grounds and at community events.
- Instructed students in the use of a variety of mediums including paint, clay, charcoal, markers, and paper crafts.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate the arts into core subject areas.
Librarian (last 11 yrears of employment)
Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, Alabama
09.1990 - 05.2015
- Cataloged library materials for easy access and retrieval.
- Assisted students in finding resources for research projects.
- Organized educational programs to promote literacy and learning.
- Managed circulation desk operations and handled checkouts.
- Maintained accurate inventory of library collections and resources.
- Provided technology support for students using library computers.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate library resources into curriculum.
- Organized library equipment and collections.
- Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
- Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
- Maintained records of patron borrowing activity with an automated system.
- Developed and maintained library collection by selecting, ordering, cataloguing, and classifying books and other materials.
- Organized book displays and coordinated special events such as author visits.
- Kept resources in clean and working fashion to maintain availability for use.
- Organized library media supplies, main catalog, special equipment and permanent records.
- Answered patrons' questions at circulation desk.
- Managed daily operations of the library, including staffing issues, budgeting, inventory control, and purchasing.
- Directed catalog, media and instructional services in library.
- Provided basic computer instruction classes to patrons.
- Maintained complete and accurate records of library transactions.
- Coached students, faculty and staff in use of electronic, print and internet resources.
- Processed faculty requests for new resources.
- Taught group and individual instruction sessions to impart knowledge of library and research practices.
- Performed digital research using databases and online data repositories.
- Implemented an automated library system, streamlining check-out processes and inventory management.
- Negotiated with vendors for the acquisition of library materials, securing cost-effective deals.
- Curated a diverse collection of materials, including books, digital resources, and multimedia, to meet community needs.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of publishing trends to ensure a relevant and comprehensive collection.
- Conducted inventory audits, ensuring accuracy in library database and physical collection.
- Ran cables, arranged speakers and managed projectors for diverse event requirements.
- Transported and reimplemented AV equipment and verified functionality following moves between locations to optimize performance.
- Enhanced library offerings by searching catalogs and recommending new purchases.
- Recorded and published high-definition videos of company seminars and presentations for website and social media use.
Education
Master of Library Science -
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2004
Master of Art Education - Painting, Drawing And IT
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-1991
Master of Fine Arts - Painting And Drawing
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-1986
Bachelor of Arts - Painting and Drawing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL08-1983
High School Diploma -
Anniston High School
Anniston, AL05-1973
Skills
- National art standards
- Digital art tools
- Art instruction
- Lesson planning
- Creativity enhancement
- Student assessment
- Visual literacy
- Resource management
- Information retrieval
- Community engagement
- Technology support
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Event coordination
- Portfolio assessment
- Sculpture techniques
- Student engagement
- Art exhibition organization
- Cross-curricular integration
- Ceramics instruction
- Textile art techniques
- Color theory expertise
- Inclusive education
- Field trip planning
- Art history
- Positive reinforcement
- Fine motor skills development
- Visual arts instruction
- Assessment and evaluation
- Organization and planning
- Art materials safety
- Arts advocacy
- Artistic talent
- Motivational
- Collaborative projects
- Ceramic sculpture
- Art technique
- Multimedia instruction
- Classroom management
- Color theory
- Group and individual instruction
- Painting techniques
- Academic assessment
Military Service:United States Army, 490th Chemical Battalion, Anniston Alabama
- 1985-1995 Member of the Army Reserves, E-6 Supply Sergeant
- 1990 Activated for Desert Storm, Battalion Supply Sergeant
Timeline
Elementary Art Teacher (first 14 years)
Birmingham City Schools
09.1990 - 05.2015
Librarian (last 11 yrears of employment)
Birmingham City Schools
09.1990 - 05.2015
Master of Library Science -
The University of Alabama
Master of Art Education - Painting, Drawing And IT
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Fine Arts - Painting And Drawing
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts - Painting and Drawing
Jacksonville State University
High School Diploma -
Anniston High School
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