Robert Bucher
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record in both American public schools AND international schools, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Achieved an overall 75% passing rate in AP Psychology while fostering student engagement and inclusion. Passionate about creating supportive learning environments that promote social-emotional growth and academic success for diverse student populations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Bloomington Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum design and instructional practices with a focus on inclusion and differentiation to meet the needs of an ethnically diverse population.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment and routines that facilitated academic growth.
Teacher and Coach
McCallum High School
Austin, TX
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Built an AP Psychology program that is widely loved, with a 75% passing rate on the College Board AP Psychology exam.
- Helped grow the McCallum wrestling program from a group of 4 students in 2020 to a group of 26 in 2024.
- My main focus was the inclusion of diverse groups of students in order to facilitate a program that served the needs of everyone.
Teacher
American School of Asuncion
Asuncion , PY
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Developed the first AP Psychology course on campus with an average College Board passing rate of 81% during my five-year tenure at the international school level.
- Constructed and adapted a philosophy curriculum based on the IB Theory of Knowledge course.
- Coached the debate team to multiple city-wide championships.
Teacher
Colegio Interamericano
Guatemala City, Guatemala
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Designed the Psychology and Philosophy curriculum based on the IB courses of Psychology and Theory of Knowledge.
- Coordinated volunteer missions with Operation Smile.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Teacher and Coach
Thoreau High School
Thoreau, New Mexico
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Developed US History, Government, and World Geography curricula at a Title I school on the Navajo reservation. My goal was inclusion and differentiation to reach a low income, ethnically diverse population.
- Raised 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
, 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.
- Coordinated 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 of Arts - Education
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
Indiana University
South Bend, IN05-2002
Skills
- Theory of knowledge, world history, and psychology expertise
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Instructional design
- Student engagement
- Social-emotional learning
- Coaching
Languages
Spanish - Proficient, Thai - Competent, French - Beginning
Affiliations
- Wrestling, Martial Arts, Debate.
Certification
- Current certifications in Minnesota, Texas, and New Mexico.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Bloomington Public Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher and Coach
McCallum High School
08.2019 - 06.2024
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, Thailand
01.2005 - 04.2007
Master of Arts - Education
Western New Mexico University
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
Indiana University
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