Tracy Skogen
Mason City,IA
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator with 36 years at Mason City Community School District, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Passionate about fostering collaborative learning environments and enhancing literacy strategies. Committed to making a lasting impact on young lives, I am eager to continue inspiring future generations beyond retirement.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Mason City Community School District
08.1989 - Current
I have been part of the Mason City Community School District for the past 36 years. My student teaching experience was in Clear Lake, IA at the 6th grade level. My first year of teaching with Mason City Schools was at Madison Elementary at the 3rd grade level. For the past 35 years I've been teaching 2nd grade at Jefferson Elementary. This has been a rewarding career for myself both professionally and raising a family of three boys. My plans are to retire from this position on May 30, 2025 of this year, but I'm still wanting to be involved with young children and making an impact on their lives.
Coach
NIACC & Mason City Community Schools
08.1987 - 05.2025
Asst. Volleyball Coach NIACC
Head Volleyball Coach NIACC
9th Volleyball Coach MCHS
10th Girls Basketball Coach MCHS
Asst. Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach MCHS
*Last two years Head 7th Girls Basketball Coach JAMS\
*Last three years Head 8th Volleyball Coach JAMS
Lake Patrol Officer
Department of Natural Resources
05.1985 - 05.1987
After graduating from high school I worked as a Lake Patrol officer with the Department of Natural Resources in Clear Lake, IA in the summers as a part time summer job. While attending NIACC my first year, I was planning on entering the field of law enforcement, then changed my major to elementary education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista College Mason City
Mason City, IA05-1989
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
NIACC
Mason City, IA05-1987
High School Diploma -
Lake Mills Community High School
Lake Mills, IA05-1985
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Organizational skills
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Assigning and grading work
- Problem-solving skills
- Oral communication
- Literacy strategies
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Mason City Community School District
08.1989 - Current
Coach
NIACC & Mason City Community Schools
08.1987 - 05.2025
Lake Patrol Officer
Department of Natural Resources
05.1985 - 05.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista College Mason City
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
NIACC
High School Diploma -
Lake Mills Community High School
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