Marilyn Cabbil
Conyers,GA
Summary
Dynamic Library Media Specialist knowledgeable about library sciences, reference materials, literary collection management and development, and the skills needed to create a 21st Century Library. Detail-oriented Library Media Specialist eager to help students enjoy learning and engage in education using diverse media strategies. Dedicated to working closely with teachers and other library staff.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Media Specialist, Woodridge Elementary
Dekalb County School System
08.2003 - Current
- Manage all facets of library collection: check-out, repair and process books for collection.
- Collaborate with teachers to enhance and support the curriculum.
- Design and implement information literacy lessons so that students develop into life-long learners and readers.
- Create opportunities for students to become responsible digital citizens.
- Educate faculty in the use and adaption of new technology tools.
- Manage library budget.
- Write grants to supplement special projects.
- Instruct students and faculty in the use of electronic, print and internet resources.
- Develop and maintain a well-organized automated catalog system.
- Oversee technology troubleshooting within the building, including computers and copiers.
- Plan and coordinate school-wide Accelerated Reading program in order to increase students' comprehension skills.
- Coordinate annual Book Fairs to increase students' interest in reading and generating funds for the Library Media Center
- Implement Common Core Standards through the use of fiction and non-fiction books to students K-6.
- Facilitate student book clubs and host author visits.
Teacher, Woodridge Elementary
Dekalb County School System
08.2001 - 05.2003
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Education
Specialist of Education - Education Administration And Leadership
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI06.2009
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.2000
Skills
- Library Instruction
- Collection Management
- Automated Library Systems
- Program Development
- Technology Information Leader
- Knowledgeable reference librarian with skills to aid students in research
- Fosters students' interest in reading
- Collaboration with faculty on content and literacy information skills
Certification
Georgia Educator Certificate
Elementary Education (P-5)
Middle Grades (4-8)
Library Media Specialist (P-12)
Educational Leadership Tier II
Committees & Organizations
- Library Media/Technology Committee
- Building Leadership Team
- Digital Learning Team
- Sunshine Committee-Chair
- Book Fair Chairperson
- Organization of Dekalb Educators (ODE)
- National Educators Association (NEA)
- American Library Association (ALA)
- DeKalb Teacher Librarian Association
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Library Media Specialist, Woodridge Elementary
Dekalb County School System
08.2003 - Current
Teacher, Woodridge Elementary
Dekalb County School System
08.2001 - 05.2003
Specialist of Education - Education Administration And Leadership
Central Michigan University
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama State University