Dana Bisenius
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional specializing in performance coaching and learning experience design. Expertise in training facilitation and stakeholder communication has driven measurable improvements in instructional effectiveness and participant engagement across diverse educational settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Community Leader
Mondos Marys Surf Collective
Ventura, California
07.2021 - Current
- Founded and scaled women's community to 120+ members, offering experiential learning programs, local events, and international retreats
- Fostered safe and inclusive spaces, enhancing participant retention and driving community growth
- Collaborated with stakeholders to advance safety, accessibility, and cultural preservation efforts
Learning and Development
California Virtual Academies
Simi Valley, California
07.2020 - Current
- Coach and develop 25+ educators annually through structured, high-impact coaching cycles, strengthening teacher capacity and driving measurable gains in student outcomes
- Lead strategic instructional improvement impacting 625+ students, contributing to 54% growth in ELA and 46.9% growth in math through data-driven decision-making and targeted intervention design
- Design and implement a scalable coaching and performance system integrating data cycles, goal setting, and observation to improve consistency and organizational effectiveness
- Partnered with cross-functional leadership teams to align instructional strategy across 700+ educators and 20,000+ students, enhancing system-wide coherence and stakeholder engagement
- Developed and facilitated professional learning for 150+ educators, leveraging innovative technologies and research-based frameworks to drive engagement and sustained application, with 100% of participants identifying strategies for immediate classroom implementation.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2021
Skills
- Program & Learning Experience Design
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Training Facilitation
- Performance Coaching
- Digital Learning
- Stakeholder Communication
- Culture & Engagement
Timeline
Founder and Community Leader
Mondos Marys Surf Collective
07.2021 - Current
Learning and Development
California Virtual Academies
07.2020 - Current
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of San Diego