Experience

• Texas A&M University

  Instructor

  As part of my graduate assistantship, I worked as an instructor for the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University. I taught Science in the Elementary Classroom (TEFB 413), a senior methods course, and act as a field supervisor for select students from my sections. In addition to senior methods, I taught Inquiries in Life and Earth Science (MASC 371).
  
  Awards:
  Distinguished Graduate Student Award, Excellence in Teaching, Association of Former Students (University-level Award, 2016)
  Teaching Excellence Award 2015, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (2016)
  Teaching Excellence Award 2014, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (2015)
  Teaching Excellence Award 2013, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (2014)

• Texas A&M University

  Lecturer

  Lecturer in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology teaching VTPP 444, Practicum in Biomedical Research. In addition to teaching, I am working on program evaluation for QEP and BIMS reporting requirements, designing IRB-approved science education research studies in the Biomedical Research Certificate Program, course design/redesign and grant writing.

• Texas A&M University

  Research Assistant

  I was a research assistant for the Education Research Center under the guidance of Dr. Hersh Waxman. This position provided opportunities to focus on teacher education and preparation.

• Texas A&M University

  Graduate Research Assistant

  I worked as a graduate research assistant in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology redesigning the Certificate Program in Biomedical Research for undergraduates. In addition to redesign, I helped to develop the final capstone course of the program.

• Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

  Clinical Assistant Professor

  Luke worked at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences as a Clinical Assistant Professor

• Navasota Independent School District

  High School Biology Teacher

  I taught freshmen biology, preAP biology, AP biology and anatomy/physiology over the course of 4 years. During this time, I also was a National Honor Society and Student Council sponsor. With the help of some amazing students, I also was able to establish the Math & Science Team, which competed in both UIL and TMSCA competitions at the state level.
  
  Awards:
  Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society, Outstanding High School Science Teacher
  (2012)