Ali McDonald Luker
Monroe
Summary
Dedicated English Teacher and Reading Specialist with seven years of experience in education and academic writing. Proficient in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs, enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching strategies. Skilled in classroom management techniques, fostering a productive and positive learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
West Monroe High School
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student engagement through effective implementation of Louisiana ELA curriculum.
- Attended workshops and conferences to stay updated on educational best practices.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, facilitating consistent improvement in performance.
- Coached upcoming 11th graders in LEAP ENG 10 Summer School program.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine teaching strategies and share effective methodologies.
Advanced High School English Teacher
Beauregard High School
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods for English courses.
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2022 for effective classroom strategies.
- Achieved ACT certification in Reading to support college readiness in students.
- Completed multiple Professional Development Courses on the Study Sync Program.
- Guided new teachers in best practices and effective classroom management techniques.
- Fostered critical thinking by encouraging text analysis and written interpretations.
High School English Teacher
Callaway High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Enhanced student engagement through curriculum-aligned lesson plan development.
- Fostered critical thinking through dynamic classroom discussions and interactive activities.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse student learning needs effectively.
- Assessed student performance, providing targeted feedback to facilitate improvement.
Education
Education Specialist's - Reading
Arkansas State University
01.2022
Masters - Liberal Arts
Auburn University in Montgomery
01.2021
Bachelors - Secondary Ed
Point University
01.2019
Skills
- Creative Curriculum Development
- Advanced and Creative Writing Skills
- Digital Literacy Skills
- Creativity & Standard-Based Lesson Creation
- Proficient in Social Media
- Positive and Energetic
- “People’s Person”
- Communication Skills
- Writing instruction
- Individualized support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Reading comprehension
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the year Nominee 2022-2023 (Beauregard High School)
- ACT Reading Certified
- Achieved growth in students' Louisiana Educational Assessment Program Testing by teaching LEAP-based strategies with accuracy and efficiency.
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
Certification
- Teacher Certification: AL, GA, KY, and LA
- ACT Reading Certification
- English as Second Language
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
High School English Teacher
West Monroe High School
01.2024 - Current
Advanced High School English Teacher
Beauregard High School
08.2020 - 05.2023
High School English Teacher
Callaway High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Education Specialist's - Reading
Arkansas State University
Masters - Liberal Arts
Auburn University in Montgomery
Bachelors - Secondary Ed
Point University