Experienced Library Media Specialist enthusiastic about helping students of all cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic levels excel in learning. Outgoing and reliable professional with flexible and collaborative approach. Consistently promotes love of reading, research and learning across all grades. I have 5 years of experience supervising library facilities and creating learning environment to stimulate and reinforce students' easy access to information. Expertise maintaining relevant, organized and correctly catalogued libraries. Accommodating and helpful individual possessing excellent multitasking, organizational and written and oral communication skills.
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Lethia Cupples Rash
Hughes,AR
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
West Memphis School District
Kindergarten- 6th Grade Library Media Specialist
08.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain continuity of service.
- Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website and newsletter.
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
- Took on role of effectively troubleshooting PCs, software, printers and other equipment for entire design department.
- Designed icons and animations that were used in print and digital marketing campaigns.
West Memphis School District
Middle School Teacher
08.2008 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
Education
University of Central ArkansasConway, AR
Master of Arts from Library Media And Information Technology
05.2017
University Overview
University of Central ArkansasConway, AR
Bachelor of Arts from Middle School Education
05.2008
University Overview
Skills
- Library Resources
- Technical Services
- Circulation Desk Management
- Organizational Skills
- Training and Development
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving and Reasoning
- Website Upkeep
- Interactive Media
- User Access Management
- Collaborative Environments
- Scheduling
- Analytics
- Media Options
- Materials Maintenance
- Collection Development
- Sourcing Technologies
- Reading and Teaching
- Request Cataloging
- Project Coordination
- Information Technology Literacy Skills
- Library Databases and Programming
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Relationships
- Work Well Independently
- Recordkeeping
- Graphic Design
- Data Collection
- Catalog Maintenance
- Cataloging Reference Books
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Digital Tools
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Timeline
Kindergarten- 6th Grade Library Media Specialist
West Memphis School District
08.2016 - Current
Middle School Teacher
West Memphis School District
08.2008 - 05.2017
University of Central Arkansas
Master of Arts from Library Media And Information Technology
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts from Middle School Education
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