Dr. Dana E. Neal is an experienced teacher, mentor, and minister with over 20 years of experience in education, nonprofit work, and ministry. She has a background in developing workshops and conferences, and is skilled in communication, leadership, and counseling. Her experience includes positions as an elementary school teacher, nonprofit program director, church founder and pastor, and current work as a workshop teacher and facilitator.

1. Dr. Dana E. Neal
16 Dunbar Avenue
Baltimore, Md. 21228
(410) 660-1466
Danaday0816@ aol.com
Summary
Experienced teacher and mentor with excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills; and a
strong hands-on background in developing and facilitating workshops, planning conferences and motivational
speaking.
Professional Strengths
 Excellent at planning and organizing conferences, workshops and retreats
 Excellent communicator and dynamic motivational speaker on various topics
 People person that works well with others and excellent in helping others to accomplish their goals.
 Excellent teacher; able to teach individuals as well as groups.
 Excellent writer and composer of books, letters, reports, etc.
Education/Training
 M.Div., Religious Studies, Virginia Union University; Richmond, VA, 23220
 B.S., Elementary Education, Coppin State College; Baltimore, MD, 21216
 Business Legal Secretary Training at Villa Julie College; Stevenson, MD, 21153 (Graduated with 3
credits shy of AA Degree)
Awards/Accomplishments
 Author/publisher of Released in the Spirit: Workbook Manual, 2014
 Author/publisher of Released in the Spirit: Pressing Through my Pain, 2013
 Honorary Doctorate Degree, 6/09
Catholic Charities 2015-present
Baltimore, Md. 21201
Workshop Teacher, Developerand Facilitator
 Develop Workshops for several Catholic Charities Projects
 Facilitate Workshops
 Teach Life Skill Classes in order to potentially assist in providing services to 165 homeless men,
women, and families with disabilities.
 Teach Life Skill Classes to help participants reclaim their self-respect, self-motivation, and self-
discipline
Impacting Tomorrow Health Center
Baltimore, Md. 21201
Family Advocate/Chaplain
 Make quality assurance calls to clients and potential clients
 Gather data concerning the quality of service clients feel they are receiving
 Address the needs of the clients and advocate for the clients to receive quality care
 Recruit potential clients
 Provide spiritual guidance and support to staff

2. Dr. Dana E. Neal
16 Dunbar Avenue
Baltimore, Md. 21228
(410) 660-1466
Danaday0816@ aol.com
Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center 2008-present
Baltimore, Md. 21201
Program Director
 Constructed programs to foster academic, artistic and recreational opportunities
 Supervised paid and volunteer staff members
 Oversaw the Food Program so that campers would receive 2 meals per day
 Created an environment that would build self-esteem, provide life skills training and inspire creativity
 Maintained a safe environment for our campers as well as our staff
Dayspring Ministries 2000- present
Randallstown, Md. 21133
Founder and Senior Pastor
 Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, training sessions and retreats
 Provide marriage, spiritual and other counseling services upon request.
 Teach and deliver sermons in various settings.
 Oversee the daily function of the organization
Dayspring Worship Center 2002- 2013
Baltimore, MD, 21208
Founder and Senior Pastor
 Delivered sermons and taught spiritual truths and Biblical principles to congregants.
 Provided marriage, spiritual and other counseling services.
 Organized and facilitated meetings, workshops, training sessions and retreats.
 Secured funds for ministry and approved the disbursement of those funds.
 Composed reports, letters, programs, and sermons.
 Oversaw the daily function of the ministry and supervised staff
 Networked with other ministries to establish relationships for future fellowship
 Delegated responsibilities to congregants/volunteers/staff and oversaw the execution of those
responsibilities.
Baltimore City Public School System 1996-2001
Baltimore, Md. 21201
Elementary School Teacher – Beechfield Elementary
 Taught 4th and 5th grade language arts, writing, science and social studies
 Made assessments of children’s development and academic growth
 Facilitated class activities and proctored tests
 Made assessments of children’s development and academic growth
 Provided tutoring in all levels of instructions, including math
 Resolved conflicts, provided counsel, and intervention for students
 Taught conflict resolution in order to maintain classroom order
 Collaborated with colleagues, parents and administrators in team meetings to make assessments and to
develop the best academic approach that will facilitate learning
 Provided intervention and counseling to those campers that warrant such action