Lucas DeFrance

Assigned to World History, U.S. History, and Government courses

• Designed and implemented inquiry-based lessons requiring students to analyze, evaluate, and apply historical knowledge.
• Created formative assessments aligned directly with summative evaluations.
• Collaborated with cooperating teachers to design and refine summative assessments.
• Regularly integrated primary sources to promote evidence-based reasoning, reduce bias, and strengthen students’ analytical skills.
• Gradually assumed full classroom responsibility, building strong relationships while maintaining clear expectations.
• Assistant Sophomore Baseball Coach

• Assigned to a psychology class consisting of Juniors and Seniors
• Designed and taught a 3-day lesson on motivation and emotion, incorporating interactive activities, scenario analysis, and a group-based summative assessment aligned with learning objectives.
• Assisted with classroom tasks including grading, attendance, organizing materials, classroom management, and supporting individual students during independent work.

• Volunteered 15 hours engaging with detained youth, building rapport through conversation, games, and recreational activities
• Supported residents with academic assignments, providing one-on-one assistance and encouragement during study periods
• Helped foster a positive, respectful environment through consistent, supportive interactions and active listening

• Observed an AP History class (Juniors) and a Regional World Studies class (Freshmen)
• Documented teacher behavior and various teaching methodologies