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Virginia Michelle Luck

232 N Washington St Chase City,Virginia

Summary

Engaging English Teacher with 26 years of experience teaching students literature and English language skills, educating students with well-rounded lessons in grammar, reading and writing. Motivated with strong history helping students advance for future personal and professional success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Lunenburg County Public Schools
Victoria, VA
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
  • Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
  • Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
  • Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
  • Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
  • Facilitated small group discussions on a variety of topics related to English literature and language arts.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
  • Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop new strategies for teaching English as a second language.
  • Counseled students regarding their academic performance in English classes.
  • Explored different approaches to help students improve their reading comprehension skills.

DEV Trans Distribution- CSR

Dominion Energy Virginia
South Boston, VA
11.2021 - 07.2022

The purpose of the Dominion Energy Virginia Transmission Distribution CSR is to deliver excellent customer care, create sustainable value in handling service requests, billing explanations, service and energy conservation advice, and explain company policies and procedures, as well as terms and conditions.

This involves collecting and entering essential data into a computer system:

  • Knowledgeable of and experienced with Microsoft Office Products
  • Experienced in delivering professional verbal and written communication

English Teacher

Brunswick County Public Schools
Lawrenceville, VA
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance in grammar and reading comprehension.
  • Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
  • Tested students on concepts taught in class to determine comprehension levels.
  • Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
  • Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
  • Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
  • Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
  • Identified online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
  • Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
  • Designed clear and creative learning materials to promote student engagement in pronunciation exercises.
  • Identified students' level of reading difficulty to provide appropriate reinforcement.
  • Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
  • Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
  • Advised students to read topics or materials reflecting personal interests to encourage regular reading.
  • Employed wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
  • Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.

English Teacher

Chesterfield County Schools
Richmond, VA
08.2007 - 06.2018

Grades 6-8

Alternative (Night School)

Summer School

Homebound Instruction

  • Administer pre-assessments at the beginning of each year and differentiated lessons appropriate to each student
  • Teach collaborative ED and LD classes
  • Collaborate with SPED and ESOL teachers regarding individual student needs to provide instruction, including the requirement of sharing information pertaining to a student's disability and/or language and needed accommodations
  • Create lessons with rigor and relevance; routinely incorporating Kagan Strategies, PowerSchool, No Red Ink, NWEA Map
  • Create lessons with rigor and relevance; routinely incorporating blended learning activities
  • Teach summer school sessions
  • Hosted a practicum student and assisted in her assimilation to teaching
  • Mentor and Colleague to new teachers
  • PLC leader
  • Team leader
  • Prepare students for SOL testing
  • Complete multiple ESL and SPED Virginia Grade Level Assessment notebooks
  • Provide tutoring to students at all performance levels
  • Chaperone after school activities (school dances, sporting events)
  • Attend faculty/staff meeting, grade level meetings, and PLC

State Testing Coordinator

Brunswick County Public Schools
Lawrenceville, Virginia
08.1998 - 06.2007

Coordinate the administration of all statewide assessments, including preparation before and follow up after testing windows

  • Implement all policies and procedures for the statewide assessment as directed by the Test Coordinator's Manual, the Test Administration Manual
  • Assure the accurate completion of all testing documents
  • Assure that students with disabilities take the correct tests and that students receive appropriate testing accommodations
  • Maintain school level records and documents for all statewide testing
  • Communicate and coordinate with school administration related to all STC functions
  • Work with the data managers and school counselors as enrollment changes to maintain an accurate and complete file of test histories and counts of students in each testing program
  • Assist with school wide assessments as assigned by the district and/or school administration
  • Provide information to the District Testing Coordinator as required to complete state reports

Title I Teacher

Mecklenburg County Public Schools
Boydton, VA
08.1995 - 06.1998

Supplemental Instruction- 1st-5th grade: Reading and Math

  • Teach a small group of targeted "bubble" students identified by the classroom teacher
  • Identify skills to be taught by disaggregating data

Homebound Teacher

Chesterfield County Schools
Richmond, VA

Elementary, Middle and High School Students

  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
  • Observed students for specific learning styles and planned activities to maximize learning.
  • Supported digital online delivery of lessons and materials in home-based environment.

Education

Master of Science - School Supervisor

Longwood College
Farmville, VA
05.1992

Bachelor of Science - Middle Education Grades 4-8

St Paul's College
Lawrenceville, VA
05.1990

Elementary School Supervisor, English, Middle Edu

Endorsements

Timeline

English Teacher

Lunenburg County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current

DEV Trans Distribution- CSR

Dominion Energy Virginia
11.2021 - 07.2022

English Teacher

Brunswick County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019

English Teacher

Chesterfield County Schools
08.2007 - 06.2018

State Testing Coordinator

Brunswick County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2007

Title I Teacher

Mecklenburg County Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1998

Homebound Teacher

Chesterfield County Schools

Master of Science - School Supervisor

Longwood College

Bachelor of Science - Middle Education Grades 4-8

St Paul's College

Elementary School Supervisor, English, Middle Edu

Endorsements
Virginia Michelle Luck