Dana McLane is an experienced educator seeking new opportunities. She currently works as an AVID Coordinator and teacher at Jackson Middle School in Orlando, Florida. Previously, she taught middle school students and worked in after-school programs. McLane holds a Bachelor's degree in English Studies and professional teaching certifications in Florida. She maintains high achievement as a teacher and coordinator, leading her school to recognition as an AVID National Demonstration School. Beyond teaching, McLane is also an event coordinator and has international experience in community service and mission work.

1. Dana Marie McLane
3412 Gerber Daisy Lane, Oviedo, FL 32766
Cell: 407-421-7050 Email: dana.mclane1103@gmail.com
EDUCATION: La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts, May 2004
English Studies: Professional Writing
Magna Cum Laude
Alternative Certification Program, Orange County Public Schools
Professional Teaching Certificate, March 2006
Subject Area Certification Exams, FL
Middle Grades English, Grades 5-9, December 2012
Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum, Grades 5-9, August 2004
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Teacher May 2007 - Present
AVID Coordinator
Jackson Middle School, Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
As the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Coordinator of an AVID National Demonstration School, it is my job to
maintain the fidelity of the AVID program, which places students with disadvantages, but potential, on a college preparatory path,
by placing them in advanced classes and also providing the support of the AVID elective class, during which the students receive
instruction in organization, critical thinking, goal setting, Cornell note-taking, career awareness, reading, writing, public speaking,
and the Socratic method of inquiry.
 Report data and certification status
 Document the eleven AVID essentials
 Promote a college-ready culture school-wide
 Train staff and students in AVID methodologies
 Recruit, interview, and select AVID students
 Hire tutors for bi-weekly tutorials and enlist weekly guest speakers
 Host Site Visits and Showcases for AVID District Leaders, AVID Center, UCF staff, Holmes
Scholars, administrators, and teachers
 Create documents for efficiency, explanation, invitation, etc.
 Conduct AVID Club, field trips, team-building activities, site team meetings, and parent nights
 Mentor and motivate students
 Teach 6th and 7th Grade Language Arts, 6th Grade Social Studies, 7th Grade Journalism, 7th Grade
Creative Writing, and 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade AVID
 Volunteer Duties:
o Vice President of the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)

2. o Student of the Month facilitator
o @JMS-Jaguars Facebook page author
o SAC (School Advisory Council) member
o Sunshine Club member
Achievements:
 Initiation and two Re-validations as an AVID National Demonstration School
o One of only two in Orange County, twelve in FL, and 162 in the world
 AVID School-wide Super Stars award
 Teacher of the Month awards, all 4 years it was given
 Above and Beyond awards, both years it was given
Lead Teacher September 2012 – Present
All-Stars After School & Summer Program, City of Orlando
Orlando, FL
 Generate schedules, classes, and project based lesson plans
 Report quarterly grades, pre-test and post-test scores
 Mentor teachers and students
Proprietor January 2015 – Present
Beyond A Dream Event Planning
Orlando, FL
 Event Coordinator – weddings, baby showers, parties, corporate events, etc.
 Marketing and public relations
Teacher August 2004 – May 2007
Discovery Middle School, Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
 7th Grade Language Arts, Geography, and AVID, 8th Grade Intensive Reading, 6th Grade Math
 Aurora Team Leader
 FCAT tutoring after school
Clerk December 2006 – July 2007
After School Program, YMCA
Orlando, FL
 Communication with parents, students, and staff
 Attendance records, registrations, flyers, calendars, activities, payments, and receipts
Director of Public Relations and Concert Management January 2003 – Present
Pittsburgh, PA
 Photography and press kits
 Communicating and coordinating with musicians, recording studios, graphic artists, and venues

3.  Promoting Ben Hackett, his music, his records, and his concerts
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
 Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook
COMMUNITY SERVICE & MISSION TRIPS:
 Contributed to construction projects in Pittsburgh, PA, Danville, VA, and Eleuthera, Bahamas
 Taught English to college students in Kiev, Ukraine
 Cared for sick children at a malnutrition center in Guatemala
 Distributed Bibles and Jesus videos in Spain
 Assisted an underground missionary in Morocco
 Filled food packets for Burkina Faso with my AVID students
 Donate to and do volunteer work for Jackson Middle School’s Angel Tree, Food Pantry, and
PRIDE Store