Education
B.A. English – Texas State University – San Marcos – 2014

TEFL/TESL Certified – TQUK Level 5 Certificate (QCF) – International TEFL Academy – Chicago – 2016
TEFL Hours - 180 Coursework, 10 Teaching Practice

Goals and Objectives
I want to teach and learn, to contribute to the greater international community, to make strong ties with my students, and to expand the horizons of not just myself, but my students as well

Selected References
“Luke approaches lesson planning in a diligent and respectful way. He focuses on designing class activities that are meaningful to the students, and presents them in an engaging way.“ TEFL Instructor - Juliana Dukov – 2016

“Luke was thoughtful and confident in his work. He was outspoken and uninhibited in sharing his contributions, and was a participatory and well-liked member of his class.“ TEFL Instructor - Melissa Jaen – 2016

Work Experience

Freelance Writer
I used my degree to work for a variety of organizations such as TEI (Texas Entertainment Incentives) and with colleagues in Austin, Texas to create performances for stage. The successes and failures throughout the experience tempered me as a writer and prepared me for life outside of school.

Freelance Editor
I worked with INEXS and PEMEX to translate, edit, and prepare an extensive technical publication defining all of the sedimentary basins in Mexico. The translation work was challenging but satisfying, and enhanced my desire to expand my experiences beyond just writing.

Professional Storyteller
I spent much of my time after graduating college traveling around the USA working as a story teller and improv actor, improving my skills as an orator and stretching my vocabulary to come up with as many interesting stories for my audience as possible.

Languages
French
Some Swedish
Some Japanese

Interests
History, Literature (Medieval, Renaissance, and Grecian), Etymology, Philosophy, Biology, Physical and Quantum Chemistry, Anthropology, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geopolitics, and Travel

Physical Recreation
Cycling, Fencing, Archery, and Hiking

Travels
England, Scotland, North Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, India, Yemen, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Wales, Belize, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Turkey, Peru

Nonacademic Achievements
Eagle Scout – 2010

Nationality: US Citizen

Further References Available Upon Request