Hi, I’m
Dana Lewis
Leadership
Beaumont,TX
Overview
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Beaumont ISD Student Transportation DepartmentBeaumont, TX
ADMINISTRATOR for TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS & STUDENT BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Accomplished transportation leader overseeing a 110-member team delivering safe daily transit for 5,000+ students.
- Expert in strategic planning, operational optimization, and policy alignment, including route management, staffing, and safety compliance.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement data-driven improvements, and build trusted partnerships with families, staff, and community stakeholders to enhance efficiency, safety, and overall district impact.
Clifton J. Ozen Magnet High SchoolBeaumont, TX
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - Social Studies & Special Education Leadership
01.2016 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Instructional leader driving student achievement and teacher effectiveness through data-informed coaching, strategic initiatives, and process improvements.
- Oversaw Special Education ARDs, led 16 teachers weekly, and achieved 95% student persistence and 97.5% ADA, delivering measurable outcomes that enhance instructional quality and schoolwide performance.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle SchoolBeaumont, TX
PRINCIPAL - Campus Leadership & Operational Excellence
01.2014 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Dynamic middle school leader with a track record of driving academic excellence and operational efficiency across merged campuses serving 560 students.
- Expert in team building, staff development, and strategic resource management, optimizing teacher onboarding, retention, and professional growth.
- Proven ability to redesign campus culture, boost student engagement, and improve academic outcomes while ensuring compliance with district standards and fostering strong community partnerships.
Stephen F. Austin Middle SchoolBeaumont, TX
PRINCIPAL - Middle School Leadership & Strategic Impact
01.2013 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Dynamic middle school leader driving academic excellence, staff growth, and operational success.
- Led 326 students and 33 staff, managing a $160K budget while implementing programs that strengthened school culture, promoted shared decision-making, and improved student outcomes.
- Skilled in strategic planning, instructional optimization, and fostering safe, equitable learning environments that deliver measurable results and high-performing teams.
Dr. ML King, Jr. Middle SchoolBeaumont, TX
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
01.2009 - 01.2013
Job overview
Memorial 9th Grade CenterPort Arthur, TX
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
01.2008 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Middle school leader driving academic excellence, staff growth, and operational success across multiple campuses.
- Expert in strategic planning, curriculum compliance, and program management, including budgets up to $300K.
- Launched a Peer Mediation Program boosting attendance 30%, led campus mergers, and coached teachers to improve student outcomes.
- Passionate about creating safe, high-performing, and engaging learning environments that deliver measurable results.
Clifton J. Ozen High SchoolBeaumont, TX
English Language Teacher, 9th Grade
01.2004 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Data-driven ELA educator in Title I schools, driving measurable student achievement and academic growth.
- Achieved a 98% course pass rate, reduced D/F rates 53%, and boosted benchmark proficiency 18% through targeted interventions, scaffolded writing workshops, and adaptive technology.
- Skilled in coaching teachers, leading PLCs, and implementing data-informed strategies to improve schoolwide outcomes and foster high-performing, engaged learners.
Wyeth-Ayerst, Bristol-Meyer Squibb and McNeil Companies
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
01.1984 - 01.1998
Job overview
- Versatile leader with a proven record of driving results across education and healthcare sectors.
- Excelled as a top-performing pharmaceutical sales representative, achieving double-digit sales growth and building lasting client relationships.
- Later led multiple middle schools to measurable academic success, including improved student achievement, staff development, and operational excellence.
- Skilled in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and building high-performing teams, with a track record of delivering impactful results in diverse, fast-paced environments.
Timeline
ADMINISTRATOR for TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS & STUDENT BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Beaumont ISD Student Transportation Department
01.2016 - Current
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - Social Studies & Special Education Leadership
Clifton J. Ozen Magnet High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
PRINCIPAL - Campus Leadership & Operational Excellence
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2016
PRINCIPAL - Middle School Leadership & Strategic Impact
Stephen F. Austin Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2014
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Dr. ML King, Jr. Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2013
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Memorial 9th Grade Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
English Language Teacher, 9th Grade
Clifton J. Ozen High School
01.2004 - 01.2008
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Wyeth-Ayerst, Bristol-Meyer Squibb and McNeil Companies
01.1984 - 01.1998