Thad Mouswaswa
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Experienced 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher with background in creating engaging lesson plans and integrating educational technology. Possess strong classroom management skills, adept at fostering critical thinking skills and promoting cultural understanding. Have positively impacted student achievement through innovative teaching strategies and collaborative work with colleagues. Motivated Human Resources professional with internship experience in HR roles. Strengths include proficiency in employee relations, talent acquisition, and benefits administration. Effectively implemented new onboarding processes while ensuring adherence to compliance standards. Demonstrated commitment to fostering positive workplace cultures and driving organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
6th grade social studies teacher
Southeast middle school
01.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for interactive social studies classes.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Designed assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to social studies curriculum standards.
Loading train cars and switching trains from load outs
Psc group
Baton Rouge
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Baton Rouge Exxon BRPO
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and containers efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily loading and unloading goals.
- Communicated effectively with managers regarding loading schedules and delivery timelines.
- Wrapped and packaged finished products according to customer specifications.
High School A.P World Geography Instructor & Boys Soccer Coach
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023
- While employed at Capitol High School, it was my responsibility to facilitate a productive and rigorous learning environment for my students.
- My duties included lesson planning, attending professional learning committee meetings, data analysis and delivering accommodations.
- I also devoted my evenings to the boys’ soccer team.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to meet varied learning needs and styles.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
- Coordinated and facilitated training, encouraging group participation and ownership.
- Used electronic equipment and materials to develop and orientate technical skills.
Math Interventionist
Kenilworth Charter School
05.2021 - 07.2022
- As a summer math interventionist at Kenilworth Charter School, I provided small group instruction to students in grades 6-8 in all subjects.
- Monitored students' math skills using progress assessment tools.
- Developed and implemented individualized math instruction plans for struggling learners.
- Supported onboarding processes for new hires and maintained employee records.
- Managed recruitment efforts by posting job openings and reviewing applications.
7th Grade Math and Science Instructor
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
- During my time at Glen Oaks Middle School, I developed vital classroom and behavioral management skills.
- Here is where I received my foundation as an educator.
- I became familiar with state standards and mastered how to implement them in a lesson cycle effectively.
- I also held math tutorials after school for students in need of intervention.
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Health Services Administration
Strayer University
Virginia Beach, VA10.2026
Bachelor of Art - History
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2021
HS Diploma -
McKinley Senior High School
Baton Rouge05.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Proficient
- Quick Learner
- Organized
- Motivated
- Team player
- Multilingual
- Action-oriented
- Professional
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Feedback techniques
- Student engagement
- Civic education
- Assessment strategies
Languages
- French
- Swahili
- English
- French
- Swahili
Quote
Anything in life worth having comes from patience and hard work.
Timeline
6th grade social studies teacher
Southeast middle school
01.2025 - Current
Loading train cars and switching trains from load outs
Psc group
11.2023 - 01.2025
High School A.P World Geography Instructor & Boys Soccer Coach
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023
7th Grade Math and Science Instructor
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
Math Interventionist
Kenilworth Charter School
05.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Science (MS) - Health Services Administration
Strayer University
Bachelor of Art - History
Southern University and A&M College
HS Diploma -
McKinley Senior High School