Tim Lazarus

Experience

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  Chevron

  May 2000 - Jul 2000

  Program Analyst Summer Intern (INROADS)
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  Chevron

  May 2001 - Jul 2001

  Program Analyst Summer Intern (INROADS)
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  The University of Texas at Dallas

  Sept 2001 - Aug 2004

  Project Manager and Systems Analyst

  Delivered the second release of the Benefits Management System (BMS v2.0). BMS (version 2.0) included an assumption driven decision support system that allowed project managers to forecast future benefit costs. The BMS system was an improved automated system utilized by CSS that accurately accounts for employees’ benefit charges to Center for Space Science’s projects and resolves many of their payroll challenges. It also assists them in preparing budgets, proposals, and reconciliations reports.Created the CSS project schedule for the development proposal of The National Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS).Introduced and integrated remote scheduling conference system (using Net Meeting application) to Project Management Office.Managed schedule application to reflect progress on the Coupled Ion-Neutral Dynamic Investigation (CINDI), a 4 year $10 million NASA/US Air Force Space Weather Project, and provided various status reports for the CINDI Project Team Show less

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  Chevron

  May 2002 - Jul 2002

  Business Analyst Summer Intern (INROADS)

  Utilized various query tools to resolve data inconsistencies within a new Oracle Database, resulting from the data migration of Texaco’s Land System to ChevronTexaco’s Land Information System (LIS) following the merger.Resolved data inconsistencies based on trouble tickets within the HelpDesk application. It was the technical support communication medium between the analysts and LIS end users.Developed a data modification process that documented previous Help Desk Application process to be used by future business analyst. Show less

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  Nortel Networks

  Jul 2004 - Jan 2007

  Enterprise Sales Representative

  Attained 115% of quota achievement for fiscal year 2006 Achieved major step in large Texas University in upgrading of telephony infrastructure from TDM to IP telephony Closed on $300K in NORTEL Voice and Data for School District located in North Dallas

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  XETA Technologies, Inc

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2009

  Senior Account Executive

  • Developed State of Oklahoma Opportunity at $5M• Formulated Publix Supermarkets Opportunity at $8M• Contributed revenue to Xeta through Dallas International School at $50K

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  Lazarus Asset Management, Inc.

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2015

  Founder and Entrepreneur

  • Established Lazarus Asset Management Inc. in December 2009 as a professional services firm. Customer goals included:• assessing the level of an organization’s accountability and consistency to determine scalability and cost effectiveness of asset tracking• effectively inform and position decision making through asset tracking process improvement, business analytics, advanced technology, and refined organizational policy.• Prepared and presented a detailed telecom ROI, in the form of financial statements for C-Level leadership, to guide them through assessing capital leases and budget control• Led a multi-site, Houston based oil and gas services client (with their revenues at $30M) to attain a 7 year telecom migration. This entailed a $500K+ in savings from their current WAN system to a more cost effective CPE option. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Feb 2013 - now

  Private Math Tutor

  • Highly sought-after MBA-level tutor: Calculus, Statistics, Corporate Finance, Managerial & Financial Accounting, and Managerial Economics offering elevated homework mastery, extra assessment readiness, and strategic finals preparedness.• Encourage clients to incorporate math vocabulary to describe steps, identify and address misconceptions, offer aligned problem sets, support with testing through simulations and practice in a one-on-one customized setting with a board certified math educator. Show less

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  YES Prep Public Schools

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Geometry Teacher (HS) and Math Enrichment Lab Teacher (Middle School)

  • Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous lessons, according to students’ needs and the provided curriculum for Geometry and Developmental Math classes (multiple grades)• Develop, internalize, review and revise curricular materials for both Geometry and Developmental Math sections• Work in collaboration with campus instructional leaders to support the student achievement goals for the campus

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  Houston ISD

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Advanced Placement Statistics educator

  • Developed and supported 1st student in school’s nearly 100 year history to pass the Advanced Placement Statistics exam• Utilized blending learning methods to ensure learning mastery and growth for all students• Provided differentiation and scaffolding for special populations to ensure all students achieved goals

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  KIPP Texas Public Schools

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  AP Statistics and Geometry Teacher

  • Lead KIPP Houston High School in 1st place and student winners at Spring Math Bowl Competition. • Facilitated Math camps, intervention, and enrichment opportunities to extend student learning• Leveraged flexible grouping through real-time response tools to create data driven instruction • Created a classroom culture and climate where student utilized data to support each other

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  Houston ISD

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

  Advanced Math Educator

  • Certified as an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme educator• Utilize blended learning approach to maximize learning through technology and project-based learning• Accelerate student learning using data driven instruction • Responsible for preparing students to achieve mastery on the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI Exam)

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  Decker & Associates, Inc.

  Jun 2022 - now

  EdTech Consultant

  • Developed, integrated, and supported technology systems to promote financial literacy for high school curriculum in Texas• Supported 50+ teachers statewide in professional development support with curriculum integration and instructional coaching• Helped with curriculum development of Real Life Financial Math and Personal Financial Literacy and Economics for Real Life for statewide use.