Lorra Webb
Old Saybrook,CT
Summary
Dynamic leader and seasoned educator from Mercy High School, adept in relationship building and small business operations. Excelled in fostering client relationships and spearheading partnership development, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in verbal communication and creating inclusive environments, achieving notable growth in both educational and business settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Yoga Shop Shoreline, LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Theatre Arts Director
Mercy High School
08.2008 - Current
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
SSD Coordinator/Teacher/Director
Mercy High School
08.2003 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/ Counseling
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CTFifth Year - Theatre
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTGraduate Certificate - Womens Leadership And Spirituality
Hartford Seminary
Hartford, CT500 Hr LivFree Power Certification - Yoga Teacher Training
The Yoga Shop EAST, LLC
Glastonbury, CT200 Hr LivFree Power Yoga Certification - Yoga Teacher Training
The Yoga Shop EAST, LLC
Glastonbury, CTSkills
- Relationship Building
- Hiring and staffing
- Small business operations
- Key partnership cultivation
- Client Service
- Verbal and written communication
- Product branding
- Partnership Development
Timeline
Owner
The Yoga Shop Shoreline, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Theatre Arts Director
Mercy High School
08.2008 - Current
SSD Coordinator/Teacher/Director
Mercy High School
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/ Counseling
University of Saint Joseph
Fifth Year - Theatre
Central Connecticut State University
Graduate Certificate - Womens Leadership And Spirituality
Hartford Seminary
500 Hr LivFree Power Certification - Yoga Teacher Training
The Yoga Shop EAST, LLC
200 Hr LivFree Power Yoga Certification - Yoga Teacher Training
The Yoga Shop EAST, LLC
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