About

Laurie Dennison

After years of experience in education, freelance writing and editing, web design, and desktop publishing, I founded LA Dennison Consulting in 2020.  Based in north Florida, I serve clients locally in Jackson County, across the state of Florida, and remotely across the United States.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

WRITING AND EDITING

Over eleven years of experience writing and editing both fiction and nonfiction as a freelancer, including business writing, website content, mentoring writers in the online program Pitch Wars, and leading a critique group through the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.  I’m also an associate literary agent and intern coordinator at Creative Media Agency.

WEB DESIGN

Over eleven years of experience designing and maintaining websites operating in WordPress, Blogger, Weebly, Wix, and Squarespace for individuals, schools, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses.  

DESKTOP PUBLISHING

Over eight years of experience creating professional documents, publications, and promotional materials, including layout and design for brochures, pamphlets, manuals, cards, and mailers, as well as book covers and interior layout for both print and e-books.   

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

Over three years of experience creating online instructional content using the ADDIE model for webinars, WordPress, Canvas, and Articulate Storyline 360.

TEACHING

Over four years of experience teaching secondary English, reading, and literacy in the Georgia public school system in the greater Atlanta area and over three years of experience providing writing workshops to local middle and high school students in the Florida panhandle.

TECHNOLOGIES

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • WordPress CMS
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Scrivener
  • Articulate Storyline 360
  • Canvas LMS

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Major: English with a specialization in professional writing

Master of Education

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Major: English Education with a specialization in educational technology

Graduate Certification

University of Denver, Denver, Colorado

Denver Publishing Institute

Graduate Certification

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

Online Instructional Design

CERTIFICATIONS

Florida Professional Teaching Certificate

Valid through June 2025
  • English - Grades 6-12
  • English, Math, General Science, and Social Science - Grades 5-9

Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate

Level 5, Valid through June 2025
  • English - Grades 6-12
  • Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Science - Grades 4-8

Strategic Consulting

With a boutique-style approach to consulting, I create customized plans for web design, content development, and management across media outlets. Contact me today to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your needs, goals, and budget. 

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