Todd LaFrenz
Bend,OR
Summary
Professional Educator
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Employment Counselor
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented educational and counseling plan using creative methods of teaching and mentoring.
- Built strong communication paths with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
- Developed community connections and service work to support non-profit organizations.
- Provided opportunities to learn about new careers and future job opportunities.
Head Instructor
FORGE ACADEMY
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Designed innovative individualized curriculum to meet variety of neurodiverse student needs
- Fostered trusting relationships with students, families, and community members
- Engaged all students in developing woodworking, welding, architectural drafting, 3D printing, and digital literacy skills
- Developed and improved alternative assessments and portfolios
- Led 5 students in construction of tiny house (kitchen) and donated to local Houseless community
- Secured over $25,000 in funds and in-kind donations to support build projects
Mind and Body Instructor, CREW Leader, Humanities Teacher, Travel Study Coordinator
REALMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2007 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented quality relevant EL curriculum
- Developed CREW relationships that catered to the social, academic, and cognitive development of adolescents
- Planned and guided travel study expeditions
Middle School Teacher: Physical Education, Humanities, Math, Science, 4th Grade Teacher, Director Summer Programs
SEVEN PEAKS SCHOOL
08.1999 - 06.2006
- Collaborated with parents and staff to implement mission for new school
- Demonstrated flexibility in taking on a variety of teaching roles as needed and program grew
- Integrated Core Knowledge curriculum
Wilderness Program Director
CAMP TAMARACK
06.2003 - 08.2004
- Designed outdoor adventure challenges
- Guided backpacking trips
- Mentored and trained counselors
Education
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana05.1995
Skills
- Collaboration & Networking
- Curriculum Design and Implementation
- Parent Coach, Member of Parent Education Collaborative
- Student engagement and positive team management
- EL Learning Mentor
- Technology Integration
- Wilderness First Aid
- Youth Outdoor Adventure Guide
- STEAM Curriculum Integration
- Role model 21st Century Skills/Character
- Mentored new staff
- Provided curriculum professional development
Timeline
Youth Employment Counselor
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
10.2023 - 06.2025
Head Instructor
FORGE ACADEMY
08.2021 - 10.2023
Mind and Body Instructor, CREW Leader, Humanities Teacher, Travel Study Coordinator
REALMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2007 - 06.2021
Wilderness Program Director
CAMP TAMARACK
06.2003 - 08.2004
Middle School Teacher: Physical Education, Humanities, Math, Science, 4th Grade Teacher, Director Summer Programs
SEVEN PEAKS SCHOOL
08.1999 - 06.2006
Montana State University
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