Nancy Timmons
Elberta,AL
Summary
Confident and qualified teacher with more than 7 years of experience teaching both children and adults. Passionate about encouraging students by identifying their interests and working that angle to increase student achievement. Excellent public speaking skills and personal courage in public presentations. Self-starter who is motivated to consistently improve and provide fresh ideas and content. Outgoing and friendly with parents, colleagues and students alike.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Robertsdale Elementary School
Robertsdale, AL
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented creative, age-appropriate art curricula for PK-6th grade students in a large school.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interest.
- Directed large group collaborative artworks as a fundraiser for the school as well as a 6th grade legacy collaborative artwork.
- Displayed student artwork around school grounds and at community events and competitions as well as for school events.
Summer Art Teacher
Paint Slingers
Elberta, AL
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Instructed various art projects for PK-6th grade students
- Prepared and managed materials
Accounting & Remodeling Crew Member
Barnhill Land & Real Estate
Robertsdale, AL
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained accurate accounting of expenses for multiple properties for tracking and tax preparation purposes and payed bills.
- Remodeling finish work including painting, stripping/refinishing, construction cleaning, caulking, sanding, and yard work.
Office Manager/Dog Bather
Guyton's Wizard of Paws
Guyton, GA
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Interacted with clients, explained and booked services, maintained satisfaction, bathed and blow-dried animals, managed social media.
- Product inventory, refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes laundered and placed clean towels at wash station.
After School Art Instructor
Self-employed
Eden, GA
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Created and implemented summer camp curriculum and after school art lessons.
Creator/Owner
Fancy Nancy's Upcycles
El Paso, TX
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Instructed classes for women on creating decor using pallets as well as painting techniques.
- Designed and built custom and original work for sale at craft fairs and developed commissioned projects for customers.
- Wrote a "how-to" blog for military spouses about creating home decor with repurposed materials.
Artist & Painting Instructor
Paint Slingers
Spanish Fort, AL
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Instructed adults and children to paint using acrylics; Prepared materials, cashiered, managed bookings, general cleaning
Art Teacher
Central Baldwin Middle
Robertsdale, AL
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Taught grades 7-8, Art Club Sponsor, Green Club Co-Sponsor, PTO Teacher Liaison, PR Professional
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism. Monitored performance, assisted students to promote growth and assigned grades through the use of grading rubrics.
- Served as teacher liaison for PTO, the media specialist for school news, co-sponsored Environmental Club, initiated art club and an advanced art class for 8th graders,
Interim Art Teacher
Baldwin Co. Board of Education
Bay Minette, AL
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Itinerate art teacher for grades 1-5 serving 1200+ students at 4 schools
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Humanities: Art, Religion & Philosophy
University of West Florida
08.2006
Advanced Diploma -
Robertsdale High School
06.2000
Skills
- Strong Classroom Management Techniques
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Positive Reinforcement & Natural Consequences
- Special Needs Advocacy
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Reliable and Trustworthy
References
References available upon request
Additional Information
- Nominated for “2009 Alabama Art Education Association (AAEA) Middle School Division Art Educator of the Year”
- Nominated for “2008 AAEA Middle School Division Art Educator of the Year”
- Nominated for “2008 Teacher of the Year” at Central Baldwin Middle
- Served as Middle Division Chair-Elect in AAEA 2008-09
- Recipient of “2007 Rookie of the Year” award through AAEA
- Helped develop the middle school curriculum for the art textbooks adopted in Baldwin County in 2007
Timeline
Art Teacher
Robertsdale Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Summer Art Teacher
Paint Slingers
05.2022 - 07.2022
Accounting & Remodeling Crew Member
Barnhill Land & Real Estate
08.2021 - 04.2022
Office Manager/Dog Bather
Guyton's Wizard of Paws
09.2018 - 05.2019
After School Art Instructor
Self-employed
05.2017 - 10.2018
Creator/Owner
Fancy Nancy's Upcycles
11.2015 - 10.2017
Artist & Painting Instructor
Paint Slingers
01.2010 - 06.2010
Art Teacher
Central Baldwin Middle
08.2007 - 06.2009
Interim Art Teacher
Baldwin Co. Board of Education
01.2007 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Humanities: Art, Religion & Philosophy
University of West Florida
Advanced Diploma -
Robertsdale High School
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