Luke Armstrong



LUKE P. ARMSTRONG

2170 Ridgecliff Road ● Columbus, OH 43220 ● 419.606.1712 ● larmstr4@ashland.edu

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as Intervention Specialist, Mild/Moderate, grades K-12; willing to coach football, basketball, baseball/softball, track & field, volleyball at any level and assume leadership of club/activities as needed.

LICENSURE

Ohio 5-year Professional License, Intervention Specialist, Mild-Moderate (K-12) 7/13-6/18

Ohio 5-year Professional License, Multi-age (PK-12) Physical Education, 7/10-6/15

Ohio Reading, Math, Social Studies Highly Qualified (HQT) Certification

Ohio 3-year Pupil Activity Permit, 7/15-7/18

EDUCATION

Intervention Specialist, Mild-Moderate, Licensure Program, Ashland University, Columbus, OH, 5/13, GPA 4.0

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, minor: Teacher Certification, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 5/08, GPA 3.12

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Intervention Specialist, Grades 9-12, 8/13-Present, Westland High School, Galloway, OH

• Taught English I-IV, Algebra I, Algebra II, Transitions to Algebra II, Geometry, American History, Modern World History, U.S. Government, Contemporary World Issues, and Physical Education in resource room

• Supervised and directed para-educators to assist with academic lessons and manage students

• Planned lessons aligning with Common Core Standards and Ohio’s New Learning Standards

• Wrote Individual Education Plans (IEP) and organized meetings, participated in evaluation team reports (ETR), advised on response to intervention program (RTI), communicated frequently with families regarding academics and behavior, collected data, created classroom management materials, counseled students

• Planned/coordinated manifestation meetings, wrote behavior intervention plans (BIP) and functional behavioral assessments (FBA)

• Worked with transition specialist and guidance counselors to create plans for students after high school, helped set up job study programs and participation in occupational education, assisted students with college application process and career exploration

• Knowledgeable of all grading requirements and special education forms in regards to compliance, managed Infinite Campus online files and gradebook

• Rated as Accomplished teacher on Ohio’s Teacher Evaluation System for 2014-2015 school year

Internship, Grades 9-12, 4/13–5/13, Marysville High School, Marysville, OH

• Co-taught 12th grade Language Arts and multi-age American History students in inclusion setting

• Taught resource room Career Exploration course for 10th grade students on IEPs and also assisted with study skills course for multi-age students specifically on IEPs

• Planned lessons that aligned with Common Core Standards, including objectives for English, Social Studies and Employability Skills

Para-educator, Grades 5-6, 8/12-6/13, Park Street Intermediate School, Grove City, OH

• Assisted with cross-categorical special education classroom, helped plan and teach lessons that align with Ohio Academic Extended Content Standards; designed for students with significant disabilities

• In addition, trained and conducted new alternative assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities (AASCD), adapted programs for motor and sensory skills, advised on safety and life skills training and collaborated with occupational therapists, physical therapists and adapted physical education professionals

• Trained for use of assistive technology to communicate with students, including: Dynavox, PRC ECO-2, Ipad Sono Flex application, Jelly Bean switch, Cheap Talk 8, American Sign Language

Physical Education/Health Teacher, Grades 5-8, 8/09-6/12, Groveport Preparatory School, Groveport, OH

• Educated nearly 400 students with lessons on diet/nutrition, sexual education, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, soccer, speedball, volleyball, and badminton as well as other sports

• Offered instruction on life skills such as sportsmanship, discipline and integrity

• Coordinated Presidential fitness testing, instructed students to create individual health goals

• Established a wellness and sexual education program

• Certified to teach online gradebook ProgressBook to other teachers and employees (also trained on PowerSchool)

• Established school Wellness Committee to promote exercise and diet/nutrition for all students

-acquired multiple health grants through this program

• Coordinated Hoops for Hearts in 2010, 2011 and 2012 – raised money in support of American

Heart Association

• Lead fundraising projects to support school field trips, academic equipment and athletic costs

Coaching and Athletics

• JV Baseball Coach-Westland High School (2015)

• Athletic Director (2010-2012)- Groveport Preparatory School, in charge of setting up schedules, budgeting, and transportation for all school sports

• Head Coach, boys basketball team (2009-2012)- Groveport Preparatory School, 31-9 overall record

o Led team to win the League Championship for the 2010-2011 season with a 13-0 record

Summer Physical Education Teacher, 2009-2013, Marysville High School, Marysville, OH

• Met all Ohio PE standards in an accelerated program and completed all ODE required assessments

• Developed curriculum and organized multiple field trips

• Assessed student’s fitness levels with pre-testing and post-test results

Substitute teacher for Columbus City, Dublin City, and Upper Arlington City Schools, 10/08-4/09, OH

• Taught K-12 in all subject areas including special education classrooms for three school districts

• Requested for multiple long-term assignments and as a preferred substitute for Columbus City Schools

MILITARY/LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Air Force National Guard, 9/02-9/08, Mansfield Lahm Air Base, Mansfield, OH

• Trained in Air Transportation functions, promoted to rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5) and supervised airmen in Training Flight

• Deployed for one year overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Loaded/unloaded cargo planes (C-130, C-5, C-17, C-141), monitored flight operations, built cargo pallets with mission equipment, managed facilities and processed personnel (including medical evacuations) that were critical and mission essential

• Knowledgeable in aircraft capabilities and configuration, weight and balance factors, airlift transportation documentation, cargo securing techniques, border clearance requirements, operation of materials handling (including hazardous materials) and other types of loading equipment or devices, airdrop and aerial delivery techniques and equipment.

• Served as squadron’s Fitness Monitor, setting up monthly conditioning programs and administering and calculating fitness tests

• Received the following awards: Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon among others

CERTIFICATIONS

• Crisis Prevention Intervention, 2013

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 2014

• American Red Cross First Aid & CPR, 2015

REFERENCES

• References and portfolio available upon request.

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