Rick Toward
Bemidji
Summary
Accomplished AP Macroeconomics instructor with a proven record of high student achievement. Manage a rigorous multi-course teaching load while coaching varsity soccer, advising 100 National Honor Society students, and leading community youth programs. AP Macroeconomics results consistently exceed global averages, with 85% of students scoring 3+ and 70% earning 4 or 5.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Bemidji High School
09.2001 - Current
- Advanced Placement Macroeconomics 2004 - present
- American Government 2004 - present
- Sociology, US History, Civics, Microeconomics, Current Issues, Advisory
- Department Chair 2018 - present
- Department Technology Coordinator 2002 - present
- Summer School Social Studies Credit Recovery 2021 - present
Social Studies Teacher
Bemidji Middle School
09.1993 - 08.2001
- World Geography Grade 8
- Exploratory Electives and Advisory Grades 6 - 8
- Teacher on Special Assignment, State Graduation Standards Coordinator 1998 - 1999
- Diversity Committee 1994 - 1998
- Site Council 1994 - 1996
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
01.1994
Teaching Certification - 7-12 Social Studies
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
01.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, US History
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01.1989
Skills
- Advanced Placement Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Leadership
- Student Engagement
- Community Outreach
- Data-driven decision making
- Multicultural education
- Results-focused
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- WEM Outstanding Minnesota Educator Award, 2020
- AP Macroeconomics Exam Mean, 3.84 over 21 years
- New Teacher Mentor, Department Head, Staff Trainer, Student Teacher and Practicum Student Supervisor, Graduation Leader and Presentation of Names
Extra Curricular Leadership
- Varsity Head Boys Soccer Coach, 1995 - present
- National Honor Society Advisor, 100 Student Members, 2004 - present
- Minnesota State Soccer Coach of the Year, 2016
- Director of Coaching, Bemidji Youth Soccer Club, 2008 - present
- Coordinator, Bemidji Youth Soccer Recreational Program, 1998 - present
- FIFA Soccer Referee, 1996 - present
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Bemidji High School
09.2001 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Bemidji Middle School
09.1993 - 08.2001
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Teaching Certification - 7-12 Social Studies
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, US History
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities