Carsyn Smothers
Alma
Summary
Dedicated Library Media Specialist with strengths in literacy initiative promotion, media literacy integration, and digital citizenship. Committed to enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes through effective resource management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Mountainburg Public Schools
Mountainburg
08.2025 - Current
- Organized educational programs and events to promote reading and literacy initiatives.
- Assisted students in locating and utilizing library materials effectively.
- Supported classroom teachers with integrating media literacy into lesson plans.
- Facilitated technology training sessions for staff and students in digital resource navigation.
- Organized library equipment and collections.
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Mountainburg Public Schools
Mountainburg
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented effective reading and writing strategies to improve student literacy.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to guide improvement efforts.
- Maintained student records and progress reports to track academic development effectively.
Education
Master of Education - Instructional Technology - Library Media
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR05-2022
High School Diploma -
Alma High School
Alma, AR05-2018
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, ARSkills
- Library resource management
- Media literacy integration
- Literacy initiative promotion
- Digital citizenship
- Lesson plan design
- Information literacy
- Instructional technology application
Affiliations
Served on the Guiding Coalition team to support school initiatives
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Mountainburg Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Mountainburg Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2025
Master of Education - Instructional Technology - Library Media
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
High School Diploma -
Alma High School
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Arkansas Tech University