Luke Denney
Olathe
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Honors English/Language Arts Teacher - All Grades
Olathe East High School
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
- Led parent-teacher conferences that provided constructive feedback on student progress while fostering collaboration between home and school environments.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Olathe South High School
01.2023 - Current
- Freshman Coach
- Varsity Assistant
CBR Para
Olathe South High School
01.2023 - Current
- Daily responsibilities included assisting assigned special needs students in classrooms, as well as job sites to prepare them for graduation and becoming self-sufficient
Assistant Football Coach
Olathe South High School
01.2022 - Current
- Freshman QB’s and Safeties Coach
- Varsity Assistant Special Teams Coach
- Assistant Strength/Conditioning Coach to Varsity Head Coach
Remote Strength/Conditioning Coach Men’s Wrestling
Maryville University
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Worked directly with the Head Coach and assistants to provide year long strength/conditioning specifically for their program
Owner/Head Coach
CrossFit Diem
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly tasks included programming and coaching multiple sessions for members, athletes, and coaches
- Administrative duties including billing, budgeting, scheduling, programming, staff training/hiring/firing, as well as gym upkeep and maintenance
Owner/Head Coach
Dojo Elite Fitness
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly tasks included programming and coaching multiple sessions for members, athletes, and coaches
- Coached self defense and MMA classes
- Administrative duties included billing, budgeting, scheduling, programming, gym upkeep and maintenance
Regional Planner
TransAm Trucking
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Southeast Regional Planner
Volunteer Goalkeeper Coach and Strength/Conditioning Coach
Rockhurst University
01.2007 - 01.2010
Assistant Varsity Boys Coach
Blue Valley High School
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Head JV boys soccer coach
Seventh Grade English, Creative Writing, and Poetry Teacher
The Barstow School
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Middle School boys/girls soccer coach
- Assistant for the varsity boys/girls high school soccer team
- Varsity assistant for boys basketball
Seventh Grade English Teacher
Tonganoxie USD 464
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Head high school boys soccer coach
- Middle school boys basketball coach
Goalkeeper Coach
Kansas ODP
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Assisted with coaching goalkeepers who were selected to the statewide Kansas Olympic Development program
Coach
Blue Valley Club
01.2003 - 01.2005
- U15 plus boys club soccer coach
Education
BA - English/Secondary Education
Rockhurst University
06-2003
Criminal Justice -
University of Nebraska
06-1998
Skills
- Licensed in Kansas
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational growth
- Grammar expertise
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Creative writing
- Activity planning
- Reading comprehension
Certification
- American Top Team Certified Coach
- CrossFit Level II
- CrossFit Mobility
- Certified Underground Strength Coach
- Certified Eat to Perform Coach
- Precision Nutrition Coach
- USAW Sports Performance Coach
College Athletics Experience
- Rockhurst University, 1998 - 2003, Soccer, Midwest Region Champs 2000, 2002, All American Honorable Mention Goalkeeper, 1st Team All Region Goalkeeper, 2 x MVP, 2 x Captain, 4 year starter
- University of Nebraska, 1997 - 1998, Football, National Champions 1997, Freshman of the Week 1997, Top 3 physical aptitude test for entire 1997 recruiting class
Timeline
Honors English/Language Arts Teacher - All Grades
Olathe East High School
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Basketball Coach
Olathe South High School
01.2023 - Current
CBR Para
Olathe South High School
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Football Coach
Olathe South High School
01.2022 - Current
Owner/Head Coach
CrossFit Diem
01.2012 - 01.2022
Remote Strength/Conditioning Coach Men’s Wrestling
Maryville University
01.2010 - 01.2023
Owner/Head Coach
Dojo Elite Fitness
01.2010 - 01.2012
Regional Planner
TransAm Trucking
01.2007 - 01.2010
Volunteer Goalkeeper Coach and Strength/Conditioning Coach
Rockhurst University
01.2007 - 01.2010
Assistant Varsity Boys Coach
Blue Valley High School
01.2007 - 01.2008
Seventh Grade English, Creative Writing, and Poetry Teacher
The Barstow School
01.2005 - 01.2007
Seventh Grade English Teacher
Tonganoxie USD 464
01.2003 - 01.2005
Goalkeeper Coach
Kansas ODP
01.2003 - 01.2005
Coach
Blue Valley Club
01.2003 - 01.2005
BA - English/Secondary Education
Rockhurst University
Criminal Justice -
University of Nebraska
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