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Richard Lorenzen

Richard Lorenzen

Professional Educator, Leader, And Mentor
Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Life-long learner focused on being a leader and a teacher, both to students and adults. Thirty years of teaching middle school and high school students, engaging as a leader in the school building and district, mentoring students and adults, and developing and implementing curriculum have allowed advancement and refinement of many skills. Application and reflection on these skills over time provide a highly qualified candidate for any position in education.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Mentor

Pikes Peak Education Association
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2019 - Current

*Worked with my team to develop and implement a teacher mentor program.

*Work closely with teachers to observe, reflect, and advise on teaching practices and the career of teaching.

*Attend training and coaching sessions to improve craft.

*Reflect and self-evaluate.

*Schedule phone calls, emails, visits, and meetings with staff and teachers.

Metal Shop Instructor

El Paso County School District #8 (High School)
Fountain, CO
08.2015 - Current
  • Served as a teacher mentor both within the district and the region.
  • Served as a leader in the building as department chair and building leadership committee member.
  • Adapted curriculum and teaching methods to teach remotely and virtually, both from home and school.
  • Attended meetings, organized staff, materials, and schedules, communicated with and led meetings with staff as department chair.
  • Developed and executed Metals 1, Welding, and Advanced Metals class curriculum.
  • Managed supply inventory and maintained shop equipment and tools in good working order.

Science, STEM, and Leadership Teacher

El Paso County School District #8 (Fountain MS)
Fountain, CO
08.2004 - 05.2015
  • Served as a teacher leader as department chair, district and building advisory committee member, teacher mentor, and leadership team member.
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for science, STEM, and leadership classes.
  • Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations and upgrades.
  • Maintained inventory and upkeep for tools, equipment, devices, and computers.
  • Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices.

Agriculture and Science Teacher, FFA Advisor

North Tama County Community School District
Traer, IA
08.1998 - 05.2004
  • Served as a teacher leader on various committees, learning and teaching teams, and teacher union president.
  • Created and executed curriculum for many agricultural topics and middle school science classes.
  • Organized and attended local, state, and national competitions and events to provide hands-on experience and enlighten students about subject.
  • Maintained and managed the school greenhouse.
  • Organized, monitored, and supervised student agricultural experiences.
  • Participated in local, state, and national level professional conferences to gain knowledge about latest inventions in agricultural field.

Agriculture and Science Teacher, FFA Advisor

Dunkerton Community School District
Dunkerton, IA
08.1995 - 05.1998
  • Served as a teacher leader on various committees, learning and teaching teams, and teacher union president.
  • Developed and executed curriculum in various agriculture and science topics.
  • Managed and maintained tools and equipment in the classroom and shop laboratory.
  • Maintained the FFA test plot for students and community members to compare management methods and crop varieties.
  • Organized trips to local, state and national conferences and competitions.

Agriculture and STEM Teacher, FFA Advisor

Harris-Lake Park School District
Lake Park, IA
07.1991 - 06.1995
  • Created and executed curriculum for many agricultural topics and STEM classes.
  • Maintained the FFA test plot for students and community members to compare management methods and crop varieties.
  • Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences for students.
  • Organized and attended local, state, and national competitions and events to provide hands-on experience and enlighten students about subject.
  • Participated in local, state, and national level professional conferences to gain knowledge about latest inventions in agricultural field.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dysart Geneseo High School
Dysart, IA
09.1983 - 05.1987

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
09.1987 - 05.1991

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2012 - 12.2013

Skills

Mentoring

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Accomplishments

Harris-Lake Park Education Associate Contract Negotiator, 1993

Dunkerton Education Association President, 1996 -1997

NE Sub-District FFA Advisor, 1997

North Tama Education Association Contract Negotiator, 1995 -1998

North Tama Education Association President, 1997 -1998

El Paso County School District #8 Leadership Academy, 2004 - 2006

Nationally Board Certified Teacher, 2004 - 2014

El Paso County School District #8 District Advisory Committee, 2004 - 2015

Fountain Middle School Science Department Chairman, 2005 - 2007

El Paso County School District #8 Teacher Mentor, 2012 - present

Fountain-Fort Carson High School Building Leadership Team, 2015 - 2021

Fountain-Fort Carson Education Association Building Representative, 2015 - present

Fountain-Fort Carson High School Electives Department Chairman, 2015 - present

Pikes Peak Education Association Teacher Mentor, 2019 - present

Timeline

Mentor

Pikes Peak Education Association
11.2019 - Current

Metal Shop Instructor

El Paso County School District #8 (High School)
08.2015 - Current

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University
09.2012 - 12.2013

Science, STEM, and Leadership Teacher

El Paso County School District #8 (Fountain MS)
08.2004 - 05.2015

Agriculture and Science Teacher, FFA Advisor

North Tama County Community School District
08.1998 - 05.2004

Agriculture and Science Teacher, FFA Advisor

Dunkerton Community School District
08.1995 - 05.1998

Agriculture and STEM Teacher, FFA Advisor

Harris-Lake Park School District
07.1991 - 06.1995

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education

Iowa State University
09.1987 - 05.1991

High School Diploma -

Dysart Geneseo High School
09.1983 - 05.1987
Richard LorenzenProfessional Educator, Leader, And Mentor