LAWRENCE TOPAZIO
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Professional Summary
Accomplished and energetic sales agent with a solid history of achievement in sales.
Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of
expertise include working with others, time management and excellent communication skills..
Reliable teacher with B.S. and M.S. degrees and background in special
education. Works well with others and has excellent communication skills with 38
years of experience in special education and ED programs..
Skills
Active Listening Time Management
Speaking Complex Problem Solving
Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Experience
special education teacher Jan 2014-Aug 2014
Options Ed. Services - Hartford, Ct
teach academics
teach vocational skills
social emotional support
grades
IEP development
record keeping
special education teacher Apr 2012-Apr 2013
Education Connection - Danbury, Ct
teach academics
teach vocational skills
grades
IEP development
social emotional support
confer with regular education teachers
special education teacher Jun 1972-Jun 2010
Danbury Board of Education - Danbury, Ct
teach basic academics/social/emotional support
teach vocational skills
confer with mainstream teachers
record keeping
grades
write IEP's
Regional Vice President Jan 1998-Mar 2008
Primerica Life Insurance - Waterbury, Ct
Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about
products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of
complaints.
Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of
inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
Review insurance policy terms to determine whether a particular loss is
covered by insurance.
Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or
arrange for billing.
train new agents
prepare and present presentations to new agents
agent Jan 1993-Apr 2001
Lanosa Realty - Wolcott, Ct
Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally
representing one or the other.
Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to
determine its competitive market price.
Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and
related matters.
Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and
participation in multiple listing services.
Education
Master of Science : Comprehensive Special Education May 1978
SCSU - New Haven, Ct
Bachelor of Science : Elementary Education May 1972
WCSU - Danbury, Ct
Community Service
Baseball coach 1995-2005
Special Education PTA President Wolcott Ct 1990-1995
Ct. State PTA Chairperson of Special Education Committee 2000