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Luken Glover

Waynesboro,VA

Summary

I am a recent college graduate from the University of the Cumberlands with a B.S. in Coaching. My experience spans several years of journalism, coaching, and leadership. Results-driven writer equipped with content creation, research, and professional presentation. Committed to learning new skills, overcoming challenges, and offering guidance to aspiring athletes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Ridgeview Christian School
09.2020 - Current
  • I started out as an office assistant in 2020, moved over to being a part-time elementary physical education teacher, and now teach middle school math, speech & communication, and physical education.
  • Assistant to the athletic director in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include gymnasium maintenance, game day operations, scores table operations, emceeing athletic events, updating scores for MaxPreps, coordinating with the athletic director concerning schedules, transporting athletes to events, event setup and tear down, and performing small jobs for the athletic director.
  • Served as the Office Secretary at the school during the 2020-2021 school year, where I submitted attendance reports, fielded phone calls, received payments for lunch accounts and tuition, coordinated school events with the administration, organized and distributed materials to staff, and ordered/accounted for office supplies for the school.
  • Coach of the middle school boys basketball team since the 2020-2021 season, which includes coordination of practice plans, game plans, and analysis of statistics, performance, and opponents' systems.
  • As coach, our team increased its winning percentage by over 40% on two separate occasions. I have served as the varsity boys basketball assistant since the 2021-2022 season, and in my first season as the defensive coordinator in 2024-25, our points per game allowed was decreased by roughly 3 PPG.
  • Daily planning, organization, and presentation of materials and content to instruct students and grow their skills in critical thinking and problem solving.
  • I teach a Fundamentals of Speech class that explores the fundamentals of public speaking, the organization of speech, and how to apply that into the professional world through writing, speaking, and media.
  • Attended teacher workshops to stay aware of new developments in education and strategize for individualized instruction.
  • Developed and reviewed comprehensive lesson plans to meet the essential needs of a diverse classroom of students, collaborating with staff to strategize assessment of student progress and information retention.

Staff Writer

Frontstretch
09.2020 - Current
  • Writing articles on a consistent basis covering NASCAR, IndyCar, late models, and Formula 1.
  • Author of weekly column, The Underdog House, featuring in-depth analysis of underdog drivers' performances on a weekly basis.
  • Editing videos in an expanded digital presence that has seen the site exceed 26,000 YouTube subscribers, reach millions of views, and grown to over 80,000 subscribers between YouTube, Facebook, and X/Twitter.
  • Reporting at NASCAR and grassroots races, including interviewing several drivers, team owners, and industry personnel, as well as preparing talking points with colleagues and PR representatives. I also produce post-race reports at races I report at.
  • Comprised a network of contacts between PR representatives, owners, and drivers to coordinate interviews both virtually and online to present charismatic storylines to viewers.
  • Work has been cited in several mainstream motorsports media outlets, including the Door, Bumper, Clear podcast and team/drivers' social media pages.
  • Assisting with content ideas as a part of the Frontstretch team to present comprehensive subject matter that informs and stimulates readers' minds.
  • Member of the National Motorsports Press Association.
  • July 2023 Employee of the Month

Scanner

PoindexterHill, P.C.
08.2018 - 10.2022
  • Received legal records and documents to be prepared for scanning and filed into the office's database within the proper location. Sorted through and scanned real estate, domestic, criminal, and estate planning records for documentation under the assigned attorney's digital folders.
  • Performed basic maintenance on equipment, such as copiers, lighting, and computers.
  • Delivered items to network companies and received the mail for the office, corresponding with the office's couriers for transfer.
  • Assisted with office administration as a fill in.

Education

Bachelor's - Coaching, Mass Communications

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
12.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Youth Ministry

Veritas Baptist College
Fredericksburg, VA

High School Diploma - undefined

Ridgeview Christian School
Stuarts Draft, VA
05.2019

Skills

  • Athletic Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Athlete Evaluation
  • Extensive Sports Knowledge
  • Athletic Leadership
  • Office Administration
  • Teaching
  • Professional Communication
  • Scores Table Management
  • Computer Database Proficiency
  • Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
  • Statistical Research
  • Video Editing
  • Media Relations & Representation
  • Kinesthetic learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom instruction/Project Planning
  • Storytelling/Content Creation/Public Speaking

Accomplishments

    Named Frontstretch Employee of the Month in July 2023

    Received the 2019 Nehemiah Leadership Award at Ridgeview Christian School for student guidance and leadership excellence among the senior class.

    Received the Staunton Code of Ethics Award for exhibiting distinguished character among the graduating class of Ridgeview Christian School, and named to the list of recipients in the Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro school district.

    Led the RCS middle school boys basketball team to an improved record by 40% on two different occasions in five seasons.

Affiliations

  • National Motorsports Press Association

Timeline

Teacher

Ridgeview Christian School
09.2020 - Current

Staff Writer

Frontstretch
09.2020 - Current

Scanner

PoindexterHill, P.C.
08.2018 - 10.2022

High School Diploma - undefined

Ridgeview Christian School

Bachelor's - Coaching, Mass Communications

University of The Cumberlands

Some College (No Degree) - Youth Ministry

Veritas Baptist College

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