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Richard Masterson

Alexandria

Summary

Provides a wealth of subject knowledge with lessons that are engaging and rigorous. Experience in teaching multiple grade levels and fostering learning for all students. A genuine and kind person who meets students where they are and builds connections. Dedicated to improvement in my subject area and my profession.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemistry Teacher

West Central Area Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed engaging lessons that focus on interactive group-based and problem-solving approaches to learning.
  • Provide a variety of lab and project experiences from data driven labs to creative expressions of content to build a better understanding of chemical concepts.
  • Providing a large variety of materials that support learners of all levels. Tools to help emerging learners and opportunities to push and challenge students who go above and beyond.
  • Rigorous assessments that push students to express their knowledge and demand problem solving skills.
  • Working with a variety of age groups from freshman to seniors. As well as covering multiple subject areas in my time teaching.

Chemistry Teaching Assistant

Minnesota State University Moorhead
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Working directly under a professor to assist and carry out their vision for the course.
  • Helping students in a one on one setting to prepare them for exams, complete assignments, and better understand the material.
  • Facilitating labs to help students stay safe and better understand the complex chemical concepts in the lab.
  • Assisted in the implementation of a problem oriented guided learning approach focused on collaboration and inquiry in the learning process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Education

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Life Science Education

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
05-2022

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN
05-2019

Skills

  • Strong content knowledge and background in chemistry
  • Use of group-based learning to promote teamwork and cooperation
  • Lesson planning for multiple courses
  • Work as part of the safety team and improving the chemical safety of the science department
  • Continued improvement of classroom management techniques
  • Team player in a small science department

Accomplishments

  • Coached of the FRC Robotics team for the last two years.
  • Overhauled and updated the chemical storage room at WCA.
  • Worked with a student on an independent study to experience being a chemistry teacher.

Timeline

Chemistry Teacher

West Central Area Schools
08.2022 - Current

Chemistry Teaching Assistant

Minnesota State University Moorhead
09.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Education

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Bachelor of Science - Life Science Education

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Alexandria Technical College
Richard Masterson