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Laurianne Shawver

Experienced & Enthusiatic Professional Organizer

Location
oxnard, CA (US)
Work Category
Consultant
Interests
Business partnerships, Job opportunities, References, Ways to stay in touch
Birthday
Jul 31st
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I am working on my business: Organization = Freedom. I do professional organizing for homes, classrooms, and offices.

About Me

My passion is organizing. I have currently worked as an office manager organizing a practice for a holistic health provider. In addition, I have been an elementary teacher for over ten years. I am originally from Colorado but moved to California for college and haven't left. I enjoy the outdoors and have a passion for camping, backpacking and hiking. I also have an interest in the performing arts and have done choreography and costume coordinating/design for several productions. I love working with kids but am open to trying something new! I'm ready for anything! I have been a professional organizer for the past couple of years but have been organizing people's homes, classrooms and offices since 1996. Local references and letters of recommendation are on file.


EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES & LEADERSHIP

•Outdoor Education Trip Leader: Backpacking & Base Camping
•Choreographer & Costume Coordinator: Performing Arts
•Member of Library Committee: Book Fairs & Fundraising
•Member of ELD Committee: English Language Development in Community
•Member of Technology Committee: Program Implementation & Purchasing
•Member of Artists in the Classroom Committee: Scheduling & Implementation
•Member of School Site Council: Issues & Concerns from parents & community
•Member of Student Success Team: Evaluation of student learning issues
•Teacher Representative for PTA: Parent Teacher Association fundraising
•Member of Language Arts Committee: Implementation & Collaboration

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

•Chair of Social Committee - Faculty Morale
•Facilitator at grade level meetings – Agenda & Reporting
•Coordinator of Winter Program - Christmas Program K - 6
•Chair of Book Fair Committee- Ordering, contact, set-up, scheduling, money
•Facilitator of Effective Schools Committee- Collaboration & State Standards
•Volunteer Community Service for Humane Society - Mentoring students
•Facilitator of Emma Wood Beach Clean-Up March 2008

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows 2000 & XP; Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word); Internet Research; ABACUS (Accounting law program); Educational Software; Educational Databases (Grade Keeper), Blood Nutrition Software, Outlook Express

CREDENTIALS / PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

•Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
•Supplementary Authorization in English
•Wilderness First Aide Training (American Safety & Health Institute)
•CPR & First Aide Training (EMS Safety Services)



QUOTES TO REMEMBER:

"If words come out of the heart, they will enter the heart, but if they come from the tongue, they will not pass beyond the ears."

"We have a hunger of the mind which asks for knowledge of all around us, and the more we gain, the more is our desire, the more we see, the more we are capable of seeing."

"Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues."

"The foolish neither forgive nor forget. The naive forgive and forget. The wise forgive but do not forget."

"Life has taught us that love does not consists in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction."

Work Experience

  • Dec 2008 - present
    oxnard, CA (US)
    Office Manager
    Aesthetic Wellness
    Office Manager for a chiropractor/naturopath/holistic doctor.
  • Feb 2005 - present
    ventura , CA (US)
    Professional Organizer
    Organization = Freedom
    Provide services to clients in terms of helping them transition between residences, moving out of state, organizing their homes, offices or classrooms. Wedding planning services also provided.
  • Jan 2007 - Nov 2009
    ojai, CA (US)
    Book editor
    Claus Hericksen, author
    Edited two fiction novels for Danish author who wrote his first books in English. Performed duties of proofreading for errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling. Read for content and prepared for publishing. Additionally, I haved edited articles in publications translated from Danish to English.
  • Aug 2006 - May 2008
    ojai, CA (US)
    Teacher
    Ojai Valley School
    I taught Elementary ESL, ESL Social Studies, 3rd grade, Outdoor Education Trip Leader, Choreographer, and Costume Designer. Wilderness Training Certificate.
  • Mar 2004 - Dec 2006
    ventura, CA (US)
    Property Manager
    Dtv, Llc
    Coordinated repairs of shopping center, liason between owners and tenants, collected rent payments, consulted with tenants on property issues, supervised property issues, contracted with local vendors for work being done on property, contact for spaces for lease, showing of open spaces to potential tenants, managed files, answered phone calls regarding property and reported to owners.
  • Aug 1999 - Jun 2006
    oxnard, CA (US)
    Teacher
    Oxnard School District
    Teacher of grades 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th & 8th Reading Resource. PTA Representative, Chair of Book Fair Committee, Facilitator for Effective School Committee, Member of Library Committee, Member of Artists in the Classroom Committee, Member of Technology Committee, Member of School Site Council, Member of Student Study Team, and Facilitator of Grade Level Meetings
  • Feb 2002 - Sep 2002
    missoula, MT (US)
    Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator
    Atonement Lutheran Church
    Directed and coordinated Youth and Family Ministry. Developed programs for Vacation Bible School. Coordinated, trained and supervised vacation teachers, implemented curriculum for elementary Sunday School Program. Attended weekly staff meetings and reported about department to elders. Organized youth & family records and office.
  • Aug 1997 - Jun 1999
    el rio, CA (US)
    Teacher
    Rio School District
    Kindergarten Teacher in self-contained classroom. Member of Kindergarten Task Force. Coordinator of Winter Program. Costume Coordinator. Member of Commitee on Accelerating Literacy.
  • Feb 1995 - Mar 1996
    agua dulce, CA (US)
    Care Consultant
    Lend-A-Hand
    Consulted with parents regarding child care issues and behavioral issues within guidelines of Employee Assistance Program. Managed cases. Data Entry and research of programs and contacts nationwide.

Education

  • 1996 - 1997
    Other - Teacher Prep Graduate Program
    California Lutheran University
    Program tailored to obtaining a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential for Elementary Education. Methods of teaching focusing on SDAIE techniques and computer education. Portfolio project completion.
  • 1993 - 1995
    Bachelor's - Liberal Arts
    California Lutheran University
    Focus on Education with a concentration in English and an emphasis on Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development.

Clubs & Organizations

I am a member of the Women of the Moose. We help charitable organizations involving family, elderly and children.