Luke Littrell
Warrensburg,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Holden RIII School District
Holden, MO
08.2008 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Master Sergeant/1st Sergeant
U.S. Army National Guard - Kansas, Iowa, Missouri
Kansas City, MO
06.1986 - 08.2009
- Mentored junior personnel, resulting in accelerated promotions and improved job satisfaction.
- Oversaw physical fitness programs for the unit, promoting healthy lifestyles and improving overall performance metrics.
- Maintained high levels of readiness by conducting regular inspections, evaluations, and corrective actions as needed.
- Led risk management efforts during planning phases of operations which contributed to successful execution while minimizing potential hazards.
- Evaluated subordinate performance, providing constructive feedback and tailored development plans to foster continuous growth and improvement.
- Managed resources effectively, ensuring adequate supplies and equipment were available for mission success.
- Coordinated logistics support for multiple deployments, ensuring seamless transitions between locations.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
Director of Emergency Services
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA
08.2000 - 04.2004
- Championed the adoption of new technologies within the department to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality of care provided to patients.
- Facilitated open communication among team members by promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and mutual respect within the department.
- Established effective partnerships with local emergency response agencies to facilitate seamless coordination during crisis situations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Designed uniformed comprehensive evaluation materials across three different community colleges.
- Used data analytics insights to improve evaluation materials.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine the college's educational offerings.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05.1976
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Subject matter expertise
- Collaborative learning
- Peer Mentoring
- Project-based learning
- Student Interaction
- Formative Assessment
- Educational technology
- Problem-Solving
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Google Classroom
- Missouiri Teaching Certification
Coaching - Track and Field, Basketball, Cross Country
Coached high school and middle school cross country for 3 years.
Coached middle school girls basketball for 5 years.
Coached high school track and field throwers (discus and shot) with emphasis in javelin for 6 years.
Timeline
Educator
Holden RIII School District
08.2008 - Current
Director of Emergency Services
Eastern Iowa Community College District
08.2000 - 04.2004
Master Sergeant/1st Sergeant
U.S. Army National Guard - Kansas, Iowa, Missouri
06.1986 - 08.2009
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Washburn University of Topeka
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