Data Analyst Specializing in Performance Metrics & Strategic Reporting
With 5+ years of experience analyzing KPIs, synthesizing research, and building reporting systems across education and federally funded initiatives, I transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insight.
Certified in Data Analytics, Nashville Software School
LeAnne Thomas
I am a data analyst with over five years of experience driving performance improvement through data-informed decision-making. My background spans classroom-level performance analytics and national education initiatives, where I analyzed KPIs, built reporting systems, and translated complex findings into actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders.
In both instructional and project coordination roles, I led data tracking efforts, synthesized research into executive-ready deliverables, and supported cross-functional teams across 10 federally funded projects. My work has consistently focused on improving outcomes, aligning strategy to measurable metrics, and ensuring accountability through structured reporting.
Today, I apply Python, SQL, Excel, Power BI, and Tableau to build dashboards, conduct exploratory data analysis, and generate insights that inform strategic planning. While I am particularly passionate about education analytics, I am equally driven to support organizations seeking data clarity, operational efficiency, and measurable impact.
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Python
Data analysis, automation, and visualization using Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.
SQL
Querying relational databases using joins, aggregations, and subqueries to extract insights.
Power BI
Building interactive dashboards and KPI reports using data modeling and DAX.
Tableau
Designing visual dashboards that communicate trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
Excel
Advanced data analysis using formulas, pivot tables, and structured reporting workflows.
Projects
Advocating for equitable education through funding reform, teacher incentives, technology access, and accountability.
Python,
PowerBI
Analyzed state-level education spending and student performance data using Python in Jupyter Notebook and Power BI. The analysis shows that higher spending does not always correlate with better student performance. Outcomes are shaped by factors beyond funding, including targeted programs and equity-focused initiatives. Disaggregated data reveal achievement gaps, highlighting the impact of strategic investments on supporting all learners.
Tracking 11 seasons of The Walking Dead — ratings, viewership, and where audiences died off.
PowerBI
An interactive dashboard exploring audience trends across the full run of The Walking Dead, built from raw Kaggle data.
Professional Work Experience
2025-05 - 2025-08
Data Analyst Apprentice
Nashville Software School
- Analyzed data using Microsoft Excel, including utilizing pivot tables and lookups, and connected to external data sources using the PowerPivot add-on.
- Learned and applied PostgreSQL to query, clean, and manipulate datasets from relational databases for analysis and reporting.
- Built and deployed dashboards using Tableau and Power BI.
- Wrangled data and performed exploratory data analysis using Python`s pandas library.
- Created data visualizations using matplotlib and seaborn.
- Performed geospatial analysis using geopandas and folium.
2023-06 - 2025-05
Project Coordinator | Research Analyst
Westat
- Scheduled and managed over 100 consultation meetings for 10 federally funded education projects, directly informing the Year 5 annual service plan.
- Created and maintained the Year 5 Milestone and Output Tracker to support cross-team accountability and real-time evaluation updates.
- Maintained regular communication with project leads, updating internal dashboards and ensuring consistent milestone tracking and risk mitigation.
- Managed and consolidated the guest list for a 300+ attendee national convening of state and territorial education leaders.
- Streamlined data collection across multiple platforms to support logistics, travel budgeting, and equitable participation planning.
- Oversaw leadership calendar coordination, facilitated Advisory Board communication, and ensured smooth file access and platform operations.
Why others recommend working with me!
Kimberly Anderson
Leader | Project Optimizer | Capacity Builder | Educator | Researcher
LeAnne is a stellar professional. She brings energy, sharp ideas, follow through, and insight into her work with cross-functional teams on complex projects involving data, research, technical assistance, operations and logistics, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
Lindsay W.
Communication & Dissemination Manager
LeAnne was a valued team member at Westat. She is efficient, proactive and very intelligent. I appreciated her willingness to take on any task and to work to a high standard of quality.
