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1:1 Consulting

LaSaundra specializes in helping educators and arts leaders move from intention to implementation. Her coaching blends real-world experience as a conductor, program founder, and university faculty with practical, step-by-step guidance you can use immediately.

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Consulting Topics

  • Praxis II & edTPA Coaching

    Be fully prepared—content, process, and mindset. I share test-smart strategies, rubric-aligned feedback, and targeted practice so you submit strong edTPA portfolios and pass Praxis II with confidence. Many of my teacher candidates have achieved a 100% pass rate in these areas under my guidance.

    Great for: preservice teachers, alternative licensure candidates
    You’ll get: study plan, task checklists, annotated exemplars, mock scoring, confidence coaching

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  • Interview Preparation for Educators

    Turn your experience into a compelling narrative. We’ll refine talking points, rehearse common and role-specific questions, and polish your delivery so you present with clarity and poise.

    Great for: first-time teachers, career shifters, leadership candidates
    You’ll get: customized interview guide, practice sessions, feedback on answers, follow-up email templates

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  • Career Transitions & Leadership Pathways

    Ready for your next chapter? We’ll map your path into department leadership, district roles, higher ed, or consulting. I help you package your expertise, strengthen your portfolio, and make a targeted plan.

    Great for: educators seeking leadership or consulting roles
    You’ll get: career strategy roadmap, résumé/CV and bio refresh, portfolio guidance, networking plan

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  • Build a Community Youth Orchestra (from the ground up)

    Leverage my experience founding and scaling the Wake Forest Community Youth Orchestra. We’ll cover mission and model, recruiting students and teaching artists, repertoire planning, partnerships, funding, and operations—so your program launches strong and sustains.

    Great for: educators, churches, community centers, nonprofits
    You’ll get: launch blueprint, budget & staffing templates, recruitment plan, first-year program calendar

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  • Arts Entrepreneurship & Nonprofit Strategy

    Grow your vision without losing your values. I advise on grant writing, program design, board development, marketing, and audience engagement—drawing on years of securing funding and leading arts organizations.

    Great for: ensembles, teaching artists, small nonprofits
    You’ll get: grant strategy and sample language, program one-pagers, board roles matrix, simple marketing plan

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1:1 Consulting

  1. Inquiry & Fit – You share goals and timeline; I confirm scope.

  2. Clarity Session (60 mins) – We define outcomes and build an action plan.

  3. Focused Work – Weekly or biweekly sessions with concrete deliverables.

  4. Resources & Reviews – You receive templates, drafts, and feedback.

  5. Finish Strong – Final polish, next steps, and a simple tracking plan.

Format: Zoom or in-person (as available) • Materials: shared folder with templates, notes, and session recordings (optional)

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1:1 Consulting

  • Starter (Single Focus): 1 Clarity Session + action plan + one follow-up (ideal for quick wins)

  • Momentum (4–6 weeks): Clarity Session + weekly coaching + deliverable reviews

  • Launch/Revamp (8–12 weeks): Full buildout support (program, portfolio, or career transition)

    Rates vary by scope. Education-focused nonprofits may request adjusted pricing.

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