Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer

Science Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Science Teacher at Walter Maginnis High School

  • Education

    • South Dakota State University

      1993 - 1996
      Master of Science (MS) Biology Teacher Education

      Earned a Masters in Science Teaching

    • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

      2016 - 2020
      Master of Arts - MA Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

      Studied STEM education, including statistics, participating in several research projects. One project is a collaboration with BSCS called MNSTeLLA.

    • Southwest Minnesota State University

      1988 - 1992
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Earth Science Teacher Education

      Activities and Societies: Choir, Emergency Room Aide, math tutor, reading tutor BS in Earth Space Science Education with a Political Science minor

  • Experience

    • Springfield Public School District #85

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1997
      Science Teacher

      Teach 7th grade Life Science, 10th grade Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology. Administer School Nature Area Project grant.

    • Crosby-Ironton Public Schools

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2005
      Science Teacher

      Teach 10th grade Biology, Concurrent Human Anatomy and Physiology, Health Care Careers.

    • Willmar Public Schools

      Jan 2005 - Jun 2016
      Science Teacher

      Use best practices as well as National and State Standards to instruct high school students basic knowledge and skills in Physical Science, Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology, Human Anatomy and Physiology.

    • Willmar Senior High School

      Jan 2006 - Jun 2016

      Help athletes improve their knowledge and skills of Nordic skiing and provide them with a passion for this life long activity. Help athletes improve their knowledge and skills in all events with a focus on pole vaulting.

      • Nordic Ski Coach

        Jan 2006 - Jun 2016
      • Track and Field Coach

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2016
    • University of Minnesota

      Aug 2016 - May 2019
      Graduate Research Assistant

      I made classroom observations, audio and video recordings for the MNSTeLLA and Engineer Teams projects as well as mentor student teachers. I participated in regular team meetings and trainings with classroom teachers and other research team members.

    • Bell Museum Of Natural History

      Jun 2018 - Apr 2019
      Assistant Planetarium Educator

      Deliver planetarium programs, evening star parties, and museum tours to diverse groups.

    • Minnesota Online High School (MNOHS)

      Aug 2018 - now
      Science Teacher

      Prepare and deliver standards based lessons online with LMS Blackboard. Evaluate and grade student learning.

    • Walter Maginnis High School

      May 2019 - now
      Science Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Renewable Energy Education

      Hamline University
  • Volunteer Experience

    • KandiSTARS STEM 4H Club Founder and Leader

      Issued by Kandiyohi County 4H
      Kandiyohi County 4HAssociated with Robert Palmer
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Bell Museum on Jan 2018
      Bell MuseumAssociated with Robert Palmer