
Donna Drake
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About me
Results focused education leader with extensive experience developing cohesive, quality driven instructional teams and high performing programs.
Education

Texas State University
2003 - 2005Masters of Education (M.Ed.) Education AdministrationMasters - Education Administration

University of Miami
1988 - 1992Bachelor's Degree Psychology & Communications
Experience

McCullough Academy + Graham Elementary
Jan 1999 - Jan 2002TeacherCreated innovative ways to improve student performance, parent involvement, and positive behavior. • Taught all academic subjects and created a strategic and rewards-based program to boost test scores• Developed trusting and positive parent relationships, resulting in 45% higher parent participation rate • Decreased discipline referrals by 60% by developing unique behavior reward and reporting system• Selected as team leader for proven success with test scores, parent involvement, and behavior management Show less

McCullough Academy
Jan 2002 - Jan 2006Assistant PrincipalEnhanced student performance by implementing effective strategies for measurable progress. • Hired, trained, evaluated, and managed faculty, creating a culture of trust, support, and development• Developed Campus Improvement Plans and served as a key member on the Site Based Decision Making committee• Designed and implemented effective intervention programs and performed all campus testing coordinator duties• Facilitated staff meetings, assemblies, parent nights, and ARD meetings• Analyzed behavior patterns and worked with students, parents, and teachers to find positive solutions Show less

Sylvan Learning
Jan 2006 - Jan 2010Center DirectorEstablished top-performing team focused on quality solutions for student growth. • Established collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and community to secure an 88% closing rate• Hired, trained, and managed staff of up to 30 educators and managers, maintaining high staff morale• Optimized lesson delivery and instruction integrity to ensure the highest growth rates• Generated highest prepay rate and lowest refund rate in the territory by meeting and exceeding expectations Show less

MindRise Learning + Sylvan Learning
Jan 2010 - nowCEO + Executive DirectorAdvanced MindRise & Sylvan as leading supplemental education service providers.• Manage all operations including staff recruitment and retention, professional development, client recruitment and relations, curriculum delivery, platform development, and contract agreement drafting• Cultivated network of partnerships, procuring lucrative repeat business and referrals to secure over 100 contracts• Maintained 91% of clients year to year and grew new client base by 40% per year• Designed customized programs to address unique goals and parameters for each site • Analyzed procedures, systems, and results to drive improved structure, performance, and client satisfaction• Developed quality-driven team of up to 15 program managers and 150 instructors• Orchestrated multi-tiered transition from in-person to virtual programming• Optimized instruction quality, resulting in 20-65% increase in STAAR performance standards Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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Classroom Teacher, Grades 1-6
SBEC - View certificate

Principal, Grades EC-12
SBEC
Volunteer Experience
Fostering and training
Issued by Austin Pets Alive!
Associated with Donna DrakeCampus Architectural Team - Design, plan, construction feedback
Issued by Austin Independent School District
Associated with Donna DrakeTraining & data tracking
Issued by Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society
Associated with Donna DrakeConstruction
Issued by Austin Habitat for Humanity
Associated with Donna Drake
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