Victoria Luke
Parkville,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic, committed and focused problem solver with more than four years of experience in the education field. Proven to communicate effectively and work efficiently to ensure projects, documents, and resources are finalized in a timely, organized fashion and done so with high standards and quality. Dedicated and passionate about working towards building an excellent team to create a sense of belonging and trust in order to achieve team goals and purpose.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
North Kansas City High School
08.2021 - Current
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
- Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
- Works with a designated team to plan and determine appropriate steps to meet student needs
- Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
- Teaches Anthropology and Psychology within the International Baccalaureate program to ensure implementation of rigorous and challenging courses.
- Teaches World History in both a pre-International Baccalaureate and special education classroom setting.
Assistant Cheer Coach
North Kansas City High School
04.2022 - Current
- Train and supervise the performance of cheerleaders during practice and game times
- Oversee safety conditions of the facility area
- Analyze and develop new routines to be performed by the cheerleaders
- Evaluate performances of cheerleaders and assigned new routines
- Consistently communicates with cheerleaders and families in regards to schedules, expectations, and policies.
Specialized Teacher's Assistant
Park Hill South High School
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Assist special education students using individualized instruction and behavior management techniques to improve daily learning performances
- Ensure the safety of students and other teachers by obtaining certification in Mandt training
- Create a safe, positive classroom by maintaining an organized classroom, helping students use technology platforms, and developing positive relationships with both students and coworkers
- Communicate with the classroom teacher and other specialized teacher assistants regarding student behavior, schedules, and learning performances.
Explorer Summer Program Teacher
Primrose School of Ward Parkway
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Taught young children various topics, including science, arts, physical education, and reading, for the purpose of summer school
- Created and administered lesson plans, classroom management skills, and procedures
- Ensured a positive and safe learning environment by creating positive relationships with students, staff members, and parents.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Central Academy of Excellence
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Created and administered lesson plans, classroom management skills, and procedures
- Controlled grading and attendance
- Ensured a positive learning environment existed by developing positive relationships with the students
- Maintained positive relationships with the social studies department and other teachers and utilized their guidance and advice in the classroom.
- Taught the courses World History and Personal Finance/Economics to high school students
Education
Masters of Education in Special Education - Special Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville06.2022
Bachelor of Secondary Social Science Education -
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville12.2019
Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google, and Microsoft 365
- Instructional Design
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Decision Making Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adaptable and Flexible Work Skills
Certification
Initial Professional Certificate in Social Science, Missouri, 9-12
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success, 2016, Present
Timeline
Assistant Cheer Coach
North Kansas City High School
04.2022 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
North Kansas City High School
08.2021 - Current
Specialized Teacher's Assistant
Park Hill South High School
08.2020 - 07.2021
Explorer Summer Program Teacher
Primrose School of Ward Parkway
05.2020 - 08.2020
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Central Academy of Excellence
01.2020 - 05.2020
Masters of Education in Special Education - Special Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Secondary Social Science Education -
Northwest Missouri State University
Initial Professional Certificate in Social Science, Missouri, 9-12
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