Lora Donatto Auzenne
Opelousas,LA
Summary
Accomplished and seasoned educational leader with over twenty-three years in education with a track record of fostering success and personal growth in all stakeholders. Decisive and strategic team manager and problem-solver with superlative attention to detail and sound judgment. Strong communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships to assess needs, meet objectives, and maintain positive work and learning culture. Firm believer in lifelong learning, working on completing Ed. D. (Curriculum and Instruction Concentration), with estimated semester of completion in Spring 2025. Desires growth-oriented position in dynamic, innovative industry, with synergy among individuals in collaborative team environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Academic Tutor
Self-Employed
08.2016 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learner abilities, ensuring all students had access to the curriculum content.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
Special Education Teacher / High Needs Area
St. Landry & Lafayette Parish School Systems
08.1999 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Director of Assessments
The Reading Center & Cognitive Connections
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Prioritized projects, managed multiple tasks, and met deadlines, including writing contracts, conducting 3-4 assessments weekly, stakeholder meetings, etc.
- Purchased and assessed students for ADD, I.Q., Dyslexia, and Dysgraphia; presented findings to parents, interventionists, and scheduling then referred them to proper placement into cognitive mediation, reading (Orton Gillingham), or math invention.
- Created written reports of disaggregated data and presented results to parents.
Graduate Assistant
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Contributed to departmental initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, accreditation processes, and/or program evaluations.
- Served as Co-Chair of University's first Louisiana College of Education (COE) On-Site Review Team (two cycles), part of the new state evaluation system.
- Gathered, analyzed, synthesized, evaluated, and presented acquired data and information to COE stakeholders.
Instructional Coach / Educational Consultant
Opelousas Middle School / Title I
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted 5-6 new teachers to acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Established a system for tracking teacher progress toward meeting professional growth goals, promoting accountability and reflection throughout the school year.
- Championed equity-focused initiatives aimed at creating inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive academically and socially.
Federal Prog, Manager-Title I Schoolwide Planning
Lafayette Parish School System
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing Lafayette Parish's (Louisiana) ESSA Compliant Schoolwide (SWP) Improvement Plans.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations of 32 Title I Schools.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted 32 one-on-one trainings on fiduciary matters and 2 district-wide SWP team meetings.
- Conducted 32 comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
Instructional Specialist
St. Landry Parish School System
01.2007 - 12.2017
- Provided constructive feedback to teachers based on classroom observations, supporting continued professional growth (over 200 observations and feedback sessions).
- Planned, created, and delivered over 75 professional development sessions to teachers and paraprofessionals across the district, and led or participated in a at least 25 steering committees on special projects and district initiatives.
- Facilitated integration of technology into daily lesson plans, increasing student engagement and digital literacy skills.
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on effective pedagogical approaches or specific content knowledge expertise.
- Contributed to development, creation, and implementation of comprehensive employee training and onboarding courses for faculty and staff.
Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Taught remote Special Education courses to undergraduate students.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional, and academic goals, while conducting engaging discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Optimized assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for various assignments to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Contract Work: Part-Time(Other)
Louisiana Districts
08.2012 - 07.2016
- Served as a Grant Facilitator for 3 schools and as the Site Coordinator for After School Tutoring Programs in St. Landry Parish (SLP).
- Provided intensive assistance for teachers having difficulty in the classroom (SLP).
- Contracted to create and present professional development for Evangeline Parish and Central Middle School on Differentiated Instruction for the Middle School Student, and to several elementary schools on Comprehension Strategy Instruction (CSI); as well as presented numerous other workshop topics (list available upon request, etc.)
Manager and Sales
Vera Farfallina; A Boutique
06.2008 - 07.2016
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees from various backgrounds.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Evaluated employee performance, maintained schedules, and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
LA State Department of Ed. E-Mentor
LADOE: NOLA Recovery School District Pilot Program
07.2006 - 07.2009
- Worked with a select cohort of mentors and mentees in a hybrid environment through the first pilot program of its kind in Louisiana post Hurricane Katrina.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Developed a growth mindset among mentees, encouraging them to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
- Continually assessed and self-reflected on own mentoring performance, seeking feedback from peers and mentees to ensure ongoing personal and professional growth.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership: Curriculum & Instruction
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2025
Masters of Education + 30 Hours - Administration And Supervision
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.1996
Skills
- Culturally Competent / Awareness of Diversity
- Instructional Leader
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solver
- Program Evaluation
- Fiscal and Data Management
- Team Collaboration
- Oral and Written Communication
- Professional, Conscientious, and Organized
- Professional Development Presentation Proficiency
- Instructional Coaching
- Curriculum Implementation Design Expertise
- Educational Technology Implementation
Timeline
Director of Assessments
The Reading Center & Cognitive Connections
10.2022 - 08.2023
Instructional Coach / Educational Consultant
Opelousas Middle School / Title I
08.2021 - 04.2022
Graduate Assistant
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
12.2019 - 12.2022
Federal Prog, Manager-Title I Schoolwide Planning
Lafayette Parish School System
12.2017 - 08.2018
Private Academic Tutor
Self-Employed
08.2016 - Current
Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University
08.2016 - 12.2016
Contract Work: Part-Time(Other)
Louisiana Districts
08.2012 - 07.2016
Manager and Sales
Vera Farfallina; A Boutique
06.2008 - 07.2016
Instructional Specialist
St. Landry Parish School System
01.2007 - 12.2017
LA State Department of Ed. E-Mentor
LADOE: NOLA Recovery School District Pilot Program
07.2006 - 07.2009
Special Education Teacher / High Needs Area
St. Landry & Lafayette Parish School Systems
08.1999 - Current
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership: Curriculum & Instruction
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Masters of Education + 30 Hours - Administration And Supervision
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Louisiana At Lafayette