Dana Donelson
Memphis ,TN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Springdale Elementary School, enhancing student performance by and reaching double AMOs during standardized testing. Expert in curriculum delivery and differentiated instruction, adept at boosting state projected scores and fostering parental communication. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management, committed to creating engaging learning environments that drive academic success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Springdale Elementary School
07.2012 - Current
- Implemented interactive lesson plans
- Increased student performance by more than 40%
- Led school PTO activities
- Planned and led registration fair events
- Led faculty meetings to redeliver Instructional Leadership Team information
- Brough in and led Girl Scouts troop
- Led third grade commitment initiative
- Co-chair of Student Government Association for student leaders
- Mentor Teacher
- Grade Chair
- Instructional Leadership Team ELA Chair
Classroom Teacher
Grandview Heights Elementary School
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Ensured 27 Kindergarteners received instruction necessary for student success
- Organized parent-teacher conferences
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
Education
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership
Union Universiry
Jackson, TN05-2017
Master of Science - Education
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05-2010
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Technology
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Parental Communication
Certification
- Professional Teacher
- ILL Administrator
Timeline
Teacher
Springdale Elementary School
07.2012 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Grandview Heights Elementary School
08.2011 - 03.2012
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership
Union Universiry
Master of Science - Education
Christian Brothers University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga