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, MN05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Life Science Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05-2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN05-2019
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