Lethia Cupples Rash
Library Media Information Specialist
Hughes,AR
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time and rewarding job using my skill in education and Library Media Science. I am looking for a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills as well as leveraging five years of experience in the library and 10 years in a classroom.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
West Memphis School District
West Memphis, AR
01.2017 - Current
- In charge of schools social media pages, electronic signs, and webpage
- Teach meaningful library lessons
- Communicate with stakeholders in the community
- Present data to school board and community for programming and needs .
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Delivered appropriate Web service experience by utilizing HTML, CSS and JavaScript languages.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- 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.
- Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website and newsletter.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain continuity of service.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
- Designed icons and animations that were used in print and digital marketing campaigns.
- Monitored projects to correctly complete media acquisition tasks and meet expected training milestones.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
West Memphis School District
West Memphis, AR
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Assessed, recorded and communicated student progress
- Organized learning resources and the classroom environment to facilitate a positive learning experience
- Balanced whole-group, small-group, & individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels & learning styles; designed and implemented behavior modification system
- Identified children's individual and collective learning needs and planned, prepared and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning
- Coached the Bragg Quiz Bowl team as well as the WMSD Dream Team.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Associate Degree - EducationMid
South Community College
Bachelors of Education - undefined
University of Central Arkansas
Masters - Library Media and Information
Central Arkansas
Skills
10years’ experience as an elementary teacher5 years’ experience as a Library Media SpecialistExcellent knowledge of computers to enter and preserve data in digital formatLove to work with students, teachers and staffGreat ability in performing several activities simultaneously without errorsImpressive organizational and interpersonal skillsAdept in preserving and retrieving electronic dataComputer SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointGoogle DocsGoogle SlidesGoogle FormsOnline Info graphics and online presentationsFollett Titlewave ( Basic Use)Canva
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision-Making
Good Telephone Etiquette
Data Entry
Organization and Time Management
Active Listening
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Planning and Coordination
Written Communication
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
West Memphis School District
01.2017 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
West Memphis School District
01.2008 - 01.2017
Associate Degree - EducationMid
South Community College
Bachelors of Education - undefined
University of Central Arkansas
Masters - Library Media and Information
Central Arkansas