Richard Dethlefsen

• Instructed students and staff in information literacy, research strategies, and responsible digital citizenship.
• Collaborated with teachers to integrate print, multimedia, and database resources into classroom instruction.
• Curated age-appropriate collections aligned with curriculum needs, student interests, and district standards.
• Managed library circulation, cataloging, and shelving workflows to support accurate, organized access to resources.

• Supported classroom instruction by reinforcing lesson concepts and guiding student participation.
• Assisted teachers with behavior management and maintained focused, orderly learning environment.
• Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and support accessibility.
• Monitored student progress and communicated concerns to teaching staff for timely intervention.
• One on One with Student who was visually challenged.

• Implemented lesson plans, maintaining instructional continuity across multiple grade levels.
• Managed classroom behavior, reinforcing district expectations and positive learning environment.
• Recorded attendance and daily notes for classroom teachers and administrative staff.
• Adapted instruction to meet varied student needs and lesson changes.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Directed division operations, aligning staff assignments with departmental priorities and regulatory requirements.

• Managed Customer Service operations
• Identified areas of improvement in operational workflows to better align resources with organizational goals.
• Evaluated policies and procedures, improving workflow consistency and compliance with state standards.
• Coordinated inspections, investigations, and field activities to resolve agricultural program issues.
• Responded to 25+ questions, concerns, and problem-solving issues daily as well as directing best practice technics to 15 staff members.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• North Vietnamese and Chinese Linguist.
• 5 years as Substance Councilor working primarily with family members with substance abuse issues and related reasons for their use. Weekly counseling at local High School.
• Company First Sergeant and later Brigade Sergeant Major.