Leo S. Ricketts
About Leo S. Ricketts
Leo S. Ricketts is an experienced educator currently serving as a Substitute Teacher in Newark, NJ, with a background in various educational roles including instructional staff and teaching assistant positions. He holds multiple degrees in education and has contributed to educational reform initiatives in New Jersey and California.
Work at Swing Education
Leo S. Ricketts has been employed as a Substitute Teacher at Swing Education since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining classroom routines and implementing lesson plans in Newark, NJ. His experience in this position has allowed him to develop skills in managing academic time and ensuring the integrity of classroom content.
Education and Expertise
Leo S. Ricketts is currently pursuing a Master of Science in History Teacher Education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a program he has been engaged in from 2019 to 2023. He previously earned a Master of Education from the same institution in 2020. Additionally, he studied History at Seton Hall University from 2013 to 2017, where he also served as Instructional Staff.
Background
Leo S. Ricketts has a diverse educational background, having studied at University High School in Newark, New Jersey, from 2009 to 2013. He also participated in the Semester at Sea program through Colorado State University in 2016. His early experiences in education include serving as a Teaching Assistant at Rutgers University in Newark and various internships in educational settings.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to his current role, Leo S. Ricketts held several positions in the education sector. He worked as a Social Studies Teacher and Substitute Teacher at Guilford County Schools from 2019 to 2020. He also served as an Education Intern at Democracy Now! Productions from 2017 to 2018, and held internships at Youth Uprising and Great Oakland Public Schools in 2014.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Leo S. Ricketts has demonstrated leadership in educational initiatives, serving as a Delegate Lead at the American Conference on Diversity in 2016. He also worked as a New Jersey Capacity Captain for Students For Education Reform in Newark, NJ, from 2014 to 2015, where he contributed to efforts aimed at improving educational access and reform.