1. Dana Thompson
4303 Silver Terrace Ct
Phenix City Alabama 36867
dana.t.thompson@gmail.com
706-718-7866
Objective
To obtain a position that utilizes my educational background and administrative skills to
build students, build leadership capacity, support collaborative structures, promote
professional development, creativity, and high expectations.
Education and Training
Specialist in Educational Leadership, Columbus State University - 2009
Masters in Early Childhood Education, Columbus State University - 2007
BS in Early Childhood Education, Columbus State University – 2004
Georgia Southern University 1993-1997
Endorsements
Reading Endorsement, Columbus State University - 2007
Professional Development
Canvas Training
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Trained and Certified
Principal’s Academy 2014
Bullying Training
CPR Training and Certification
Crisis Response Team Training
Data Team Training
State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS)
Teacher Keys Evaluation Training and Certification
Working on the Work
FTE Training
Elementary Scheduling Training
Infinite Campus Discipline Training
Standards-Based Classroom (Instructor)
Rubicon Atlas (Curriculum Mapping)
Professional Experience
2014-present Muscogee County School District
Muscogee County Public Education Center
Director of Early Success Centers (Pre-K)
 Provide annual professional learning through Bright from the Start and
PD360
 Offer mentoring for new Pre-K teachers
 Provide coaching for new Pre-K teachers
 Offer assistance for lesson planning
 Review Work Sampling Online data to determine student progress

2.  Provide assistance through Early Intervention initiatives
 Monitor classroom practices
 Offer assistance to the principals (site director)
 Oversee development of new Pre-K curriculum based on new state
standards
 Ensure completion of Blended Head Start program requirements
 Oversee budget
July 2014 Muscogee County School District
Reese Road Leadership Academy and Gentian Elementary-
Assistant Principal – District Reorganization- July to August 2014
2013-2014 Muscogee County School District
JD Davis and Wesley Heights Elementary -Assistant Principal
 Served as a Member of Leadership Team
 Completed teacher evaluations (TKES)
 Acted as School Coordinator for Impact Aid
 Responsible for FTE at school level
 Conduct teacher evaluations using TKES
 Fulfilled daily responsibilities as AP (discipline, parent conferences,
etc.)
 Served as Safety Coordinator
 Supervised and evaluate custodians
 Supervised and evaluate paraprofessionals
 Updated student handbook
 Served as Student Support Team Member and LEA
2011-2013 Muscogee County School District
Britt David Magnet Academy – Assistant Principal
 Established After School Enrichment Program
 Acted as Assistant Director of After School Enrichment Program
 Hired Employees for After School Enrichment Program
 Acted as Coordinator of After School Enrichment Activities
 Supervised cafeteria and cafeteria workers
 Oversaw proper maintenance and security of the grounds and facilities
 Supervised paraprofessionals and custodians
 Evaluated paraprofessionals and custodians
 Maintained proper student discipline
 Ensured adherence to the school uniform dress code policy
 Worked with school social worker to monitor student attendance
 Worked with guidance counselor to monitor student academic progress
 Conducted daily teacher observations
 Conferenced with teachers
 Completed teacher evaluations (TKES)

3.  Served as Student Support Team LEA and temporary SST chair
 Acted as Testing coordinator
 Served as Leadership team chair
 Functioned as Safety and Crisis Team Coordinator
 Served on Local School Council
 Maintained and revise student-parent handbooks
 Maintained and revise master schedule and specific duty rosters
 Coordinated Instructional Extension Program ( CRCT Prep and
Summer Reading)
 Functioned as Textbook Manager
2010-2011 Muscogee County School District
Dawson Elementary – Focused Reading Intervention Teacher
 Served approximately thirty (30) students
 Collaborated with teachers to meet student needs
 Addressed the needs of struggling readers (K-2)
 Guided students in mastering basic reading skills
 Gathered, reviewed, and reported monthly data regarding each student
 Facilitated Monthly meetings with district FRI team
2010 Muscogee County School District
Professional Development - Standards-Based Classroom Instructor
 Instructed courses for the Professional Learning Department during
school year
 Instructed courses for Best Practices Institute
 Guided teachers through implementation of a standards-based
classroom
2005- 2010 Muscogee County School District
Britt David Magnet Academy – 5th Grade Teacher
 Certified for In-Tech
 Taught using Georgia Performance Standards
 Provided differentiated instruction
 Served as Math team coach (07-10)
 Acted as Math Mania Team Member
 Taught in a Self-Contained Classroom(05-06)
 Taught in a Departmentalized Format through team teaching (06-10)
 Taught Math and Social Studies (06-08)
 Taught Social Studies, Reading, and ELA (08-10)
 Acted as Media Committee Member
 Performed as a GAPSS Team Member and Organizational Lead
 Served as a SIP Team Member
 Acted as Grade Level Chair
References available upon request.