Lindsey Luke

Teaching & Curriculum

• Delivered comprehensive instruction using Benchmark Advance (ELA), Eureka Math (mathematics), and Amplify Science curricula, aligning lessons with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes
• Applied LETRS training to strengthen literacy instruction and support diverse reading abilities across all content areas

Instructional Innovation

• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students
• Utilized diverse instructional materials and integrated technology to enhance classroom engagement and facilitate differentiated learning

Leadership & Collaboration

• Served as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) leader at school site, maintaining a showcase classroom for district-wide professional learning visits
• Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment that encouraged student participation and growth
• Integrated assistive technology and flexible learning pathways to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with IEPs and multilingual learners.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicated proactively with families through multiple channels to maintain strong home-school partnerships
• Conducted student-led and family conferences to discuss academic progress, goals, and individualized support strategies.

Curriculum & Instruction

• Implemented district-adopted curriculum including Making Meaning (reading comprehension), Lucy Calkins Units of Study (writing workshop), and Eureka Math, while creating supplemental reading lessons aligned with 4th grade state standards
• Analyzed formative and summative assessment data to form flexible small groups for targeted intervention and enrichment in reading and mathematics
• Created differentiated activities and instructional materials to support individual student learning needs and address diverse ability level.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Coordinated with school specialists to ensure students' IEPs and 504 plans were implemented effectively in the general education setting
• Collaborated with grade-level team members to analyze student data, share best practices, and improve instructional outcomes
• Successfully job-shared position (2018–present), working collaboratively with co-teacher to plan and deliver cohesive instruction

Leadership & Professional Growth

• Served as technology lead for 4th grade team (2021–present), supporting colleagues in integrating digital tools and instructional technology
• Mentored new 4th grade team member, providing guidance on curriculum implementation, classroom management, and school procedures
• Participated actively in district professional development, including book studies and collaborative learning communities
• Established yearly professional goals and engaged in reflective practice to monitor progress and refine teaching effectiveness

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicated proactively with families through multiple channels to maintain strong home-school partnerships
• Conducted student-led and family conferences to discuss academic progress, goals, and individualized support strategies

• Conduct school tours to prospective families guiding them through an overview of the school’s educational philosophy, curriculum utilized and instructional methods
• Manage prospective student files on Ravenna
• Closely work with prospective parents throughout inquiry and admission procedures
• Assess and evaluate each applicant by reviewing grades, teacher recommendation, parent statement and interview notes to ensure they met the application requirements for Bellevue Children’s Academy
• Organize and conduct student interviews for applicants grades kindergarten through second
• Coordinate student visits for applicants grades three through five
• Send notification of acceptance, waitlist, or deny status to prospective families
• Collaboratively work with building directors, office staff, teachers and head of school throughout the admissions process.

• Assisted director with planning and managing different events occurring within the school such a BCA Orientation Day, Business Week, Picture Day, two Teacher In-Service days, Cultural Fair, and BCA Talent Show
• Created and implemented schedule changes for teachers and staff during PA events such as Fall Fun Day, Winter Fun Day, Valentine’s Day, Woodland Park Zoo visit, Science on Wheels, Author visits, and Carnival Day
• Managed scheduling and organizing of field trips for grades two through four
• Managed emails, phone calls, and communication with parents, staff, and students
• Resolved behavioral issue of students who were sent to the front office
• Prepared and taught “Classroom Management” class during business week to new and returning teachers
• Observed and evaluated teachers to ensure they were teaching to Bellevue Children’s Academy’s standards
• Responsible for overseeing production of BCA yearbook by gather class pictures, proofing names and content, and working closely with printing company to finalize all details before deadlines.
• Enhanced weekly homework packets for second grade to align more with class objects and encourage critical thinking and problem solving.

• Instructed advanced second grade curriculum
• Integrated Mimio technology into daily lessons
• Designed social studies units, which promoted critical thinking and met intellectual needs of all students
• Implemented reading lessons using Houghton Mifflin Reading Legacy of Literature
• Lessons focused on reading comprehension strategies (questions, connections, inferences, predictions, evaluate, and summarize) new vocabulary and word structures
• Created math assessments to align with unit objectives
• Created, administered and graded assessments in multiple subject areas
• Participated in regular meetings; team meetings, staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences
• Communicated with parents regularly through emails, weekly blog updates, and meetings
• Volunteered on a variety of committees: technology, summer school curriculum, talent show, sunshine committee, and spelling bee
• Assisted in aftercare: supervised outdoor activities during recess, helped with homework during study hall, and communicated with parents during pick up
• Tutored students after school and support their learning through variety of activities
• Implemented positive behavior plan, which encourages student responsibility, problem solving skills, and student accountability
• Developed positive individual goals for students who needed extra support behaviorally
• Volunteered to assist with annual Scholastic Book Fair.

• Developed summer school curriculum for the 2013 session
• Instructed pre-kindergarten through second grade throughout the weekly summer sessions
• Implemented and incorporated themed lessons in core subject areas such as reading, math, science, and social studies
• Communicated daily with parents during dismissal and through weekly curriculum updates
• Tutored students and assisted with morning and aftercare.

• Subbed in twelve elementary schools throughout the district and taught in a variety of grades, kindergarten through sixth
• Implemented lesson plans and incorporated extensions when students needed extra support
• Utilized classroom technology such as document camera and ACTIV Board.