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LAURA LACAVA

Conyers,GA

Summary

Dynamic leader with 32 years of experience in education and ministry, including pivotal role at Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Proven expertise in curriculum design and mentorship, enhancing team performance and partner engagement. Recognized for innovative strategies that improved operational effectiveness and fostered a supportive environment for over 50 prayer ministers.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

PRAYER DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

Kenneth Copeland Ministries
Fort Worth, TX
03.2021 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw the operations of the Telephone Prayer Ministry by planning and implementing strategies to improve the overall effectiveness for both our partners and prayer ministers.
  • Supervised the performance of our Team Coordinators and 50+ Prayer Ministers.
  • Conducted annual appraisal reviews and established goals for improvement and growth.
  • Met one-on-one with prayer ministers periodically to ascertain their wellbeing.
  • Conducted staff-wide prayer/prayer training when asked according to the standard guidelines and protocol.
  • National Day of Prayer leader for the ministry from 2020-2023.

PARTNER ADVOCATE LEAD

Kenneth Copeland Ministries
Fort Worth, TX
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Team lead for 11-20 Partner advocates in the Customer Service Department.
  • Responsible for evaluating telephone calls and conducting side-by-side coaching.
  • Obtained working knowledge of all aspects of both telephone and non-telephone work including but not limited to online prayer requests, monetary requests, and customer service inquiries.
  • Prayed with partners and friends according to ministry guidelines.

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

Manassas Park City Public Schools
Manassas Park, VA
09.1994 - 07.2016
  • Taught and coached in both elementary and secondary school settings for 22 years.
  • Duties included instruction, and creating and implementing curriculum for various grade levels and subject areas.
  • Led various committees, mentored new teachers, conducted after school tutoring, and served on the school interview team.
  • Organized annual 4th grade field trip to Jamestown, VA.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

T.C. Williams High School
Alexandria, VA
10.1992 - 06.1994
  • Assisted Adult Education Directors.
  • Managed receptionist area.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Performed general office duties.
  • Produced semi-annual Community Education Catalog in conjunction with the Washington Post.

Education

Ministerial Ordination -

Ascend Academy
Conyers, GA
08.2024

M.Ed. - Master’s In Middle Education

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
01.1994

Bachelor’s - Political Science

Radford University
Radford, VA
01.1987

Skills

  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Interactive smartboard
  • Attention to detail
  • Proactive mindset
  • Leadership
  • Curriculum design
  • Mentorship
  • Administrative support

Awards Recognition

  • KCM Ministerial License, Fort Worth, TX, 10/01/17 - 03/01/23
  • Educator of the Year, Manassas Park, VA, 06/01/97, 06/01/16
  • Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award, Washington, DC, 06/01/01

Professional Overview

Highly professional individual with a heart to serve. Experienced in teaching, supportive and supervisory roles with 24 years of educational/coaching experience and 8 years of ministerial experience. Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Self-starter, hardworking, good listener, trustworthy and loyal.

Timeline

PRAYER DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

Kenneth Copeland Ministries
03.2021 - 03.2024

PARTNER ADVOCATE LEAD

Kenneth Copeland Ministries
09.2016 - 03.2020

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

Manassas Park City Public Schools
09.1994 - 07.2016

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

T.C. Williams High School
10.1992 - 06.1994

Ministerial Ordination -

Ascend Academy

M.Ed. - Master’s In Middle Education

George Mason University

Bachelor’s - Political Science

Radford University