Luke Richards

Phone: (651) 332-1847 | E-mail: rich1125@d.umn.edu

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN 2014 – Current

Majors: Teaching Communication Arts and Literature
English

Tartan Senior High School, Oakdale, MN 2010 – 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Practicum Teaching Apprenticeship Fall Semester 2018

Carlton High School – Grades 6, 9, & 12 Language Arts
Placed with Miriam Effinger
- Taught a lesson on identity and the roles we have in life
- Taught a lesson on how an author’s biography connects to their writing
- Taught a lesson on the vignette style and having students write their own
- Taught a lesson on finding theme

Practicum Teaching Apprenticeship Spring Semester 2018

Lakeview Christian Academy – Grades 6, 7, 8, & 9 Language Arts
Placed with Heidi Wright
- Taught a lesson on elements of stories, including plot and cultural significance
- Taught a lesson on inferences, tone, and symbols
- Worked on a lesson on dramatic approaches in the classroom
- Interacted in a classroom environment that included several students with IEPs or
behavioral issues

Adopt-a-Class Project Fall 2017

Harbor City International School – Grade 12 British Literature
Placed with Ted Anderson
- Taught lesson on writing free-verse poetry

WORK EXPERIENCE

Customer Service Specialist August 2015 – Current

JCPenney, Duluth, MN
 PROFESSIONAL EVENTS/VOLUNTEERING

Professional Events
Wolf Ridge Outdoor Education Workshop Fall 2018
- Conferences on importance of outdoor education, extending the classroom, and
experience first
U of M Duluth Professional Day Fall 2018
- Conferences on storytelling in education, money management
U of M Duluth Education Minnesota Student Association (EMSA) Conference Spring 2018
- Conferences on gender and sexuality diversity, cultural diversity
U of M Duluth Professional Day Spring 2018
- Conferences on teaching creatively, writing professional work

Volunteering
DECA State Competition Judge 2017
DECA District Competition Judge 2017
DECA District Competition Judge 2016
Link Crew 2013 – 2014