Robert Bucher
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Minnetonka Public School District
Minnetonka
08.2025 - Current
- I was hired to teach AP Psychology, World History, US History, and Sociology for a teacher on sabbatical. I value the close relationships I've cultivated with teachers and students of Minnetonka yet I remain steadfast in my motivation to obtain a permanent teaching position in the greater Twin Cities area.
Teacher
Bloomington ISD
Bloomington, MN
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered critical thinking and cultural awareness among diverse student populations.
- Please contact current administrators Kristin Krenz and Timothy Ciavarri for additional information.
Teacher and Wrestling Coach
McCallum High School
Austin, TX
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Built an AP Psychology program that is widely loved with an 80% passing rate on the College Board AP Psychology exam.
- Helped build the McCallum wrestling program from a group of 4 students in 2020 to a group of 26 in 2024.
- Here is a student article about my move to Minneapolis.
Teacher
American School of Asuncion
Asuncion, PY
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Established the first AP Psychology program at the prestigious international school with an average College Board passing rate of 81% during my 5 year tenure.
- Constructed and adapted a philosophy curriculum to a high school ESL level.
- Led the debate team to multiple city-wide championships.
Teacher
Colegio Interamericano
Guatemala
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Developed my Spanish language skills as an international school teacher in the capital city of Guatemala.
- Helped lead volunteer missions with Operation Smile.
- Taught AP Psychology and Philosophy.
Teacher and Coach
Thoreau High School
New Mexico
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Taught US History, Government, and World Geography at a Title I school on the Navajo reservation.
- Worked with my social studies department to raise the New Mexico state competency exam scores for social studies from only 17% passing to 65% passing in three years.
Peace Corps Volunteer
US Peace Corps
Thailand
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Worked with local schools to develop an interactive English teaching curriculum that met the needs of Thailand's growing international economy.
- Helped plan teacher training seminars in multiple provinces of Thailand to introduce a student-centered approach since most rural schools still focused on strict, rote-memorization techniques.
- As a secondary project, I wrote grants and volunteered at a local orphanage providing care for children infected or affected by HIV.
Education
Master's of Education - TESOL
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
Indiana University
South Bend, IN05-2002
Skills
- I specialize in teaching social studies skills such as ACE writing, media analysis, establishing cause and effect, creating thesis/topic sentences, summarizing main ideas, and creating mnemonics for note taking
- I majored in social studies education at Indiana University and have taught all subjects at least once My content knowledge is highest in History (US and World), AP Psychology, Philosophy, and Sociology
Certification
- Tier 4 Minnesota license.
- New Mexico license.
- Texas teaching license.
Languages
Spanish - Proficient
Thai - Competent
Timeline
Teacher
Minnetonka Public School District
08.2025 - Current
Teacher
Bloomington ISD
08.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher and Wrestling Coach
McCallum High School
08.2019 - 07.2024
Teacher
American School of Asuncion
08.2014 - 06.2019
Teacher
Colegio Interamericano
08.2011 - 06.2014
Teacher and Coach
Thoreau High School
07.2007 - 06.2011
Peace Corps Volunteer
US Peace Corps
01.2005 - 04.2007
Master's of Education - TESOL
Western New Mexico University
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
Indiana University