KOREN LENTZ

**** ******** **.• Tallahassee, Florida 32301

850-***-**** • ad2mav@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Loyal, resourceful, and creative individual with a broad range of administrative, classroom, case management and customer service experience. Determined and tireless worker who forges strong relationships with students, administrators, and parents. Familiar with current diagnostic testing and developing curricula for children and adults with special emotional, behavioral and discipline needs. Looking to join an established team that values personal achievement and a dedication to continual professional development. Flexible multi-tasker who can handle extreme pressure with a calm demeanor, influencing all involved.

EMPLOYMENT

Educational Advocate / Tutor – Tallahassee, FL Owner

2000 – Present

Focusing on individuals who have a hard time learning in the mainstream classroom, empowering them to recognizing their full potential. Advocating for students and their families at IEP / 504 meetings. specialized training allows me to be effective with various levels (AP classes, honors, IB program), subject areas, and disabilities (ADD/ADHD, Spectrum Disorder high/low, dyslexia, developmentally delayed),

Rocket Daddy, Inc. / OLP.Com, Inc. – Tallahassee, FL Executive Assistant to the CEO and other C-level Executives 2015 - 2019

Responsible for day to day operations of the company including but not limited to: banking, inventory, building repairs, employee affairs, state/out of state licensing, tax preparation, personal business of the CEO, ordering and serving of lunch to employees (when meal program was in place), organized and coached company flag football team, helped develop program management, responsible for making a positive culture.

NAASLN - National

National Association for Adult with Special Learning Needs 2010 - 2013

Webinar Facilitator / Database Manager

In charge of scheduling, promoting, practice, facilitation and recording of webinar series presented by NAASLN. Update the database and check-in with board members to double check actions of myself and the organization.

WOODLAND HALL ACADEMY / DRI - Tallahassee, Florida 1999- 2015

Served in several capacities for the academy, a non-profit school operated by the Dyslexia Research

Institute, which accepts both young and adult dyslexic and ADD/ADHD students (currently accepting Autism Spectrum). The academy utilizes a highly structured, multi-sensorial approach to remediate and prevent the learning and behavior problems associated with these conditions.

Student Trainer 2000-2015

New students who enter the program mid-year are tutored in a one-to-one setting on the specialized curriculum ensuring success once they enter the classroom. School rules are taught and practiced as well as correct classroom etiquette.

Assistant Director for DRILLS 2003 – 2004

The Dyslexia Research Institute Literacy and Life Skills Program (DRILLS) is an adult branch of the academy employing the same techniques as the youth program. Administered a battery of tests to program participants to ascertain their level of education, severity of condition and appropriate methodology to apply. Trained and mentored teachers and staff in the proper execution of the academies’ program. Communicated regularly with Director, teachers, and specialists to ensure proper administration of the program, track progress and discuss alternative techniques.

Assistant Administrator 2001 – 2004

Met regularly with parents to chart progress, listen to concerns and discuss appropriate behavioral management and training methods for their children. Performed diagnostic testing on new students, prepared evaluation reports, and developed an appropriate curriculum. Responsible for planning and organizing all fundraisers. Raised over $25,000 leading to increased scholarships and improvements of facilities. Remained involved in the classroom, continuing to teach 3 courses a day, in addition to continuing student council and P.T.O. duties.

Classroom Teacher for Woodland Hall Academy. 1999-2010

Created and maintained a classroom atmosphere conducive to the student’s emotional, behavioral and academic development. Prepared appropriate lesson plans for each student based on their particular stage of growth and level of learning. Sponsored student council, planned and organized functions such as Prom and Field Day, and chaired the P.T.O. (Parent Teacher Organization). Hosted an after-school peer group for students age 13-18 that discussed anger management, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

AFFILIATED AUCTIONS & REALTY LLC – Tallahassee, Florida

Director of Administration 2007-2009

Managed staff including the following departments; photography, shipping, catalog production, accounting, acquisitions, customer service, gold refining, and eBay/ Proxibid. Responsible for the success of all functions that occur during estate auctions as well as live gallery auctions with over 100 individuals attending. Gallery auctions are comprised of phone bidding, absentee bidding, floor bidding, and live online bidding applications.

SOLUTION SKILLS - Tallahassee, Florida

Educational Coordinator for Solution Skills. 2004-2005

Developed FAMU High After School FCAT curriculum, tutor students in FCAT, SAT, ACT, and lower level English and Math. Assess students (children and adult) with reading difficulties and determine need for services

TALLAHASSEE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER - Tallahassee, Florida

Behavior Program Specialist 1997-1998

Performed several functions for a residential facility providing care for the developmentally disabled. Collaborated with staff to compile data on residents, prepare reports and present information to doctor’s to utilize to adjust treatment regimen. Trained the direct care staff on administering the behavior portion of the program. Regularly met with guardians on the status and progress of residents, addressed concerns, and sought their involvement in treatment. Attended case management meetings and provided feedback to administrative personnel concerning status.

EDUCATION

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - Tallahassee, Florida

Masters of Educational Leadership and Administration August 2007

Bachelor of Science in Psychology 1997 Direct Individual Studies included:

1Administering Hare Psychopathic tests to residents at the Arthur G Dozier School for Boys, a secure rehabilitative facility for juvenile sex offenders age 12 to 21.

2Recorded data on students at PACE, a school for children with behavioral problems and students with similar circumstances at RAA Middle School.

3Helped coordinate in-home training for individuals with Autism, involving parents and other family members.

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