Rheta Van Cott
Retired Educator (38 Years Experience)
Yellville,AR
Summary
Energetic retired professional bringing robust background in education and media skills. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work and attention to detail. Accommodating and helpful individual possessing excellent multitasking, organizational and written and oral communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
K-6 Elementary Media Specialist
Yellville-Summit Elementary School
Yellville, Arkansas
2013.08 - 2021.05
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisitions, including books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website and newsletter.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
Classroom Teacher Grades K, 1, 3, 4
Yellville-Summit Elementary School
Yellville, Arkansas
1996.08 - 2013.08
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase average student GPA by 1 to 3 years.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Classroom Teacher Grades 2, 3, 4
Volusia County Schools (Oak Hill Elementary)
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
1989.08 - 1996.07
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Master of Science - Library Media Information Specialist
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR 2013.06 - 2015.05
Master of Science - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR 1997.08 - 1999.05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 1978.08 - 1981.05
Skills
Excellent Organizational/Collaboration Skills
Problem-Solving/Conflict Resolution Skills
Proficient MS Office/Google/Apple Systems
Staff Education and Training/Performance Evaluation
Online instruction
Timeline
K-6 Elementary Media Specialist
Yellville-Summit Elementary School
2013.08 - 2021.05
Master of Science - Library Media Information Specialist
Southern Arkansas University
2013.06 - 2015.05
Master of Science - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
1997.08 - 1999.05
Classroom Teacher Grades K, 1, 3, 4
Yellville-Summit Elementary School
1996.08 - 2013.08
Classroom Teacher Grades 2, 3, 4
Volusia County Schools (Oak Hill Elementary)
1989.08 - 1996.07
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
1978.08 - 1981.05