Paul K. Laurenz
South Prince George,VA
Summary
Career-Switcher Teacher from Information Technology. Adept in technology standards for instructional personnel. Results-focused Teacher with endorsement in Business and Information Technology and successful history of introducing new technologies to classrooms. Experienced Information Technology Manager well-versed in infrastructure, security planning and daily operations management. Recognized for cost-effective system improvements, operational streamlining and positive leadership style. Effective staff development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Richmond Virtual Academy (Richmond Public Schools)
09.2022 - Current
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Teacher
Greensville County Public Schools
Emporia, VA
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Conducted Professional Development for faculty
Content Developer
Virtual Virginia
Richmond, VA
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Created Canvas content, interactive exercises, applications, and assessments for Virginia High School students from original and open source materials in accordance with VERSO standards for Principals of Business and Marketing.
- Created course pacing guide, syllabus and description
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Collaborated with editors to shape content and eliminate errors.
Technical Resource Assistant
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Richmond, VA
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided group and individual classroom instruction in computer usage and progressively challenging computer applications from Pre-K to Grade 5 to three title-one grade schools
- Served high percentage of English learning students.
Manager of Information Technology
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation
Richmond, VA
03.1997 - 06.2018
- Implemented and integrated external and internal customer facing business applications for fundraising, membership, ticketing, finance, contact management, scheduling, online commerce, databases, business applications, food service, special events, and educational programs.
- Managed data and system conversion projects, migrations, hardware and software upgrades.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- Established cost-saving measures and alleviated compliance risk through software license audits.
- Developed internal education curricula for new employees, designed instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users.
- Developed exhaustive data reports and analysis to upper-management and staff.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05.1984
Skills
- Teaching
- Adult Technology Instruction and training
- Leadership
- Implementation
- Integration
- Curriculum design
- Content Creation
- Consensus building
Certification
- Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License Number PGP-0686188. Effective July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2029. Endorsement Business and Information Technology.
- Virginia Council of Economic Educators. Certified Economics Teacher, Certified Personal Finance Teacher.
- Next Generation Personal Finance. Certifications: Investments, Insurance, Taxes, Credit, Behavioral Finance, Financial Aid/FAFSA
- Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Career Switcher Program. Level I for Business completed December 2018.
Timeline
Teacher
Richmond Virtual Academy (Richmond Public Schools)
09.2022 - Current
Content Developer
Virtual Virginia
11.2021 - 07.2022
Teacher
Greensville County Public Schools
08.2019 - 09.2022
Technical Resource Assistant
Chesterfield County Public Schools
10.2018 - 06.2019
Manager of Information Technology
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation
03.1997 - 06.2018
MBA - Business Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Bellarmine University
- Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License Number PGP-0686188. Effective July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2029. Endorsement Business and Information Technology.
- Virginia Council of Economic Educators. Certified Economics Teacher, Certified Personal Finance Teacher.
- Next Generation Personal Finance. Certifications: Investments, Insurance, Taxes, Credit, Behavioral Finance, Financial Aid/FAFSA
- Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Career Switcher Program. Level I for Business completed December 2018.
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