Luke Wagner
Farmington
Summary
Passionate educator with proven ability to build meaningful relationships, communicate effectively, and engage parents, teachers, and school administrators. Proficient in strategic outreach, instructional design, and cultivating collaborative learning environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Prairie Grove
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated meaningful instructional time while ensuring student autonomy and scaffolded opportunities for success and challenge
- Facilitated inclusive classroom activities supporting diverse learners' engagement and growth
- Advocated for student success by ensuring access to tier 1 instruction for all students
- Contributed to SPED Best Practices Team to enhance student learning outcomes
- Contact: Becky Ramsey 4798419863
Kindergarten Teacher
Mary Mae Jones/Bentonville Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed lesson plans maximizing instructional time and clarifying educational goals.
- Created structured environment fostering community respect, rapport, foundational skills, and exploration.
- Coordinated community outreach events to support student development.
- Parent Communication and Involvement with a goal of 100% parent involvement
- Bentonville Public Schools
- Contact : Jeff Wasem 4798994413
Kindergarten Teacher
Springhill Elementary/Bryant Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Develop lesson plans to ensure high levels of student engagement and learning
- Foster love of learning in new students through engaging activities
- Cultivated trust and connection with students to support their educational journey.
- Document behavioral and academic data to guide instructional decisions and tailor support
- Bryant Public Schools
- Contact: Russ Sherrill 5013267797
Special Needs Teacher/Advisor
Pediatrics Plus
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Facilitated parent communication to discuss student progress and address concerns
- Developed activities to enhance gross motor skills in students
- Lesson Planning
- Designed Floor Plans
- Contact: Lynn Hollaway 5016267910
Education
Elementary Education -
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR11-2020
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Differentiation
- Educational Technology
- Planning
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Relationship Building
- Advocacy
- Community Initiatives
- CPR Certified
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Communication Training
Websites
Accomplishments
- Award for Outstanding Teaching Practices, 08/01/23, For dedication to MMJ Vision as well as dedication to parent and community involvement in future generations' education.
- Scope Publication, 09/01/19, Publication in an academic literary journal.
- Honors Society, 2017, Bryant Public Schools Honor Society Member.
Projects
Food & Family, 10/01/23, Present, A Project Designed to connect families with services and resources to help them better support their children as they begin their journey into education.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Prairie Grove Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Mary Mae Jones/Bentonville Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Springhill Elementary/Bryant Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Special Needs Teacher/Advisor
Pediatrics Plus
05.2018 - 03.2020
Elementary Education -
Ouachita Baptist University