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
08.2013 - 05.2021
- 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
08.1996 - 08.2013
- 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
08.1989 - 07.1996
- 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 06.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR 08.1997 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 08.1978 - 05.1981
Skills
Excellent Organizational/Collaboration Skills
undefinedTimeline
K-6 Elementary Media Specialist
Yellville-Summit Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Library Media Information Specialist
Southern Arkansas University
06.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
08.1997 - 05.1999
Classroom Teacher Grades K, 1, 3, 4
Yellville-Summit Elementary School
08.1996 - 08.2013
Classroom Teacher Grades 2, 3, 4
Volusia County Schools (Oak Hill Elementary)
08.1989 - 07.1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
08.1978 - 05.1981
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