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Lorraine Zajac

Lorraine Zajac

Cedar Park,TX

Summary

A dynamic STEM educator and children's book author dedicated to inspiring young minds aged 7-12 through the innovative world of 3D modeling and 3D printing. With over a decade of homeschooling experience and a passion ignited by her own children's interest in 3D printing, she has transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom to a prominent advocate for STEM education. Through her classes, workshops, and books, she empowers students to embrace creativity, problem-solving, and resilience to tackle real-world challenges. She also promotes STEM through literacy, integrating technology concepts into engaging stories that captivate young readers and encourage them to see themselves in high-tech careers. Her mission extends beyond teaching; she aims to provide underrepresented communities with access to advanced technology and foster a love for learning. Lorraine's initiatives, supported by her business Savvy Minds Ventures LLC, include community workshops, online classes, after-school programs, summer camps, and a series of children's books featuring diverse protagonists. Her vision is to nurture the next generation of innovators and thinkers, ensuring they have the tools and confidence to change the world.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeschool Enrichment STEM Instructor

YMCA Of Central Texas
02.2022 - Current
  • Assist in developing curriculum, teach and supervise children, while ensuring the safe and efficient operations of Homeschool programs.
  • Maintain a system of supplies and inventory that provides adequate resources and support for lesson plans.
  • Assist in the scheduling of YMCA facilities to deliver programs.
  • Promote/support staff and assist with their training, development, and recognition.
  • Perform general office duties including, but not limited to, filing, answering phone calls, returning phone calls, making copies, and office organization.

STEM Curriculum & Youth Program Developer/Instructor

Kids Can CAD Academy LLC
08.2019 - Current
  • Provide Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & 3D Printing educational program marketing and development, scheduling for camps, after-school programs, and virtual classes.
  • Serve as a community outreach liaison building public relationships to procure student learning opportunities such as community workshops, entrepreneurship fairs, and virtual field trips.
  • Assists the Owner/CEO in curriculum development, training, and maintaining classroom documentation and social media platforms.
  • Provide engaging instruction as facilitator and guide for students ages 7-12 in project-based STEM- Computer-Aided Design & 3D Printing courses (virtual and in-person)
  • Encourage students' creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking through the use of engineering and scientific methods and standards.

Instrutor

Innovation Learning Lab
03.2021 - Current
  • Serve as a program guide for STEM-based summer camps, workshops, and after-school robotics, engineering, and science programs. These courses provide hands-on, interactive learning activities as a way to introduce students K-8 to STEM principles.
  • Work with the students to foster team building, brainstorming, problem-solving, and engineering skills.
  • Coordinate with vendors, book facilities, and provide marketing for promotional events, camp fairs, and community events and projects.
  • Provide one-on-one feedback to students and parents, as well as manage student records, billing, rosters, payment processing, and any and all other support as necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Business Management -

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX
12.2001

Skills

  • Customer Service Optimization
  • Project Management
  • New-Hire Onboarding and Staff Development
  • Process Development and Improvement
  • Facilitator/Instructor for Summer Camps, After-School Programs, Workshops, Virtual Classes
  • STEM Curriculum Development
  • Public Speaking and Community Outreach

Accomplishments

  • Published Author, Logan's 3D Printed Surprise
  • Grant Writer & Board Member of Holistic Families PRA

Timeline

Homeschool Enrichment STEM Instructor

YMCA Of Central Texas
02.2022 - Current

Instrutor

Innovation Learning Lab
03.2021 - Current

STEM Curriculum & Youth Program Developer/Instructor

Kids Can CAD Academy LLC
08.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Business Management -

LeTourneau University

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