Dana Clark-Williams, Ed.D.
Slidell,LA
Summary
Goal-oriented Executive Educational Leader offering 25 years of experience building programs and resources to promote organizational success. Fosters staff collaborations through workshops and professional development seminars. Proven history of developing, implementing and managing educational improvement initiatives to meet learning objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Administrator
Hynes Charter School Corporation
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
Instructional Facilitator
Hynes Charter School Corporation
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school principals to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collected data on program effectiveness through surveying, data analysis and other methods and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Co-SAT Chair
- 504 Coordinator
Dean of Students
Robert Russa Moton Charter School
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress
- Managed all details regarding student discipline
Educational Leader Intern
New Orleans Military Academy
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Supervised Saturday School program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
Educational Leader Intern
Fannie C. Williams Charter School
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to ensure that educational initiatives met legal and quality requirements
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
Physical Education Teacher
Fannie C. Williams Charter School
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Explored different avenues of learning with students to help each prepare for later educational environments
- Evaluated submitted assignments for clarity and skills, assigned grades and discussed results with struggling students to enhance understanding of course objectives
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardized assessments
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being
- Documented individual data and updated classroom records
- Adhered to applicable fitness program standards and benchmarks
- Kept school equipment, gyms and fields in good working order
- Worked with teachers on IEP plans to develop objectives and assess progress
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development
- Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques
Physical Education Teacher Department Head
Leadership Prep Academy
07.2014 - 05.2015
Paraprofessional
Flat Rock Elementary School
07.2013 - 05.2014
Physical Education Teacher
Audubon Charter School
07.2009 - 05.2011
Health And Physical Education Teacher
Oxon Hill High School
09.2005 - 06.2009
Cooperative Office Education Teacher
John McDonogh High School
07.2001 - 08.2005
Athletic Trainer
De La Salle H.S
06.1999 - 05.2001
Education
Ed.D. - Doctorate in Executive Leadership
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA07.2023
Masters of Education Leadership -
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine/Health and Physical Education
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA12.1998
Skills
- Multitasking ability
- Operations Management
- Budget Preparation
- Process improvements
- Community engagement
- Event planning
- Student achievement
- Group facilitation and presentations
- CAEP Accreditation
- SACSCOC Accreditation
- Partnership Development
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical problem solving
- Policy development and enforcement
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- First Responders/First Aid Teaching Certificate
- Aquatic/Life Guarding Licenses
- CPI Crisis Prevention Institution Training (Blue Card) 2019
- State of Georgia Teaching Certificate (PK-12 Health and Physical Education)
- Passed SLLA 06/22/2019 (Louisiana)
- State of Louisiana Leadership Certificate (Level-1)
- Certified Clock Operator/Official High School Football LHSAA (GNOFA)
Affiliations
- NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association)
- NEA (National Educators Association)
- University of Holy Cross New Orleans Doctorate In Executive Leadership Advisory Board Member
Honors
Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society (2019-Present)
University of Holy Cross Distinguished Alumni Award (2024)
University of Holy Cross Outstanding Action Research Dissertation in Executive Leadership Award (2024)
University of Holy Cross Dissertation of The Year Award (2024)
University of Holy Cross Advisory Support Educational Leadership Program Award (2024)
Community Service
Girls On The Run Team Coach 4 Years
References
Dr. Leslie Jones
Email: Leslie_jones@uhcno.edu
Title: Professor
Phone: 1-985-413-0067
Dr. Obie Hill
Email: Obie_hill@uhcno.edu
Title: Professor
Phone: 1-985-413-5611
Terri Williams
Email: terri.williams@hynesschool.com
Title: Principal
Phone: 1-504-223-2214
Timeline
School Administrator
Hynes Charter School Corporation
06.2022 - Current
Instructional Facilitator
Hynes Charter School Corporation
03.2021 - 06.2022
Dean of Students
Robert Russa Moton Charter School
07.2019 - 08.2020
Educational Leader Intern
New Orleans Military Academy
04.2019 - 07.2019
Educational Leader Intern
Fannie C. Williams Charter School
01.2019 - 07.2019
Physical Education Teacher
Fannie C. Williams Charter School
08.2015 - 05.2019
Physical Education Teacher Department Head
Leadership Prep Academy
07.2014 - 05.2015
Paraprofessional
Flat Rock Elementary School
07.2013 - 05.2014
Physical Education Teacher
Audubon Charter School
07.2009 - 05.2011
Health And Physical Education Teacher
Oxon Hill High School
09.2005 - 06.2009
Cooperative Office Education Teacher
John McDonogh High School
07.2001 - 08.2005
Athletic Trainer
De La Salle H.S
06.1999 - 05.2001
Ed.D. - Doctorate in Executive Leadership
University of Holy Cross
Masters of Education Leadership -
University of Holy Cross
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine/Health and Physical Education
University of Louisiana
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