Amber Donahoe
Greendale,WI
Summary
Dedicated educator successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for all students, but focused on those that need additional support. Over ten years of experience teaching in various roles throughout the school. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Passionate about encouraging students to see their potential. Flexible and willing to step in where needed.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Student Support Services
Grace Christian Academy
06.2025 - Current
- Provide support for both teachers and students in ensuring that student needs are being met
- Co-plan/teach with teachers that have students that need additional support in their classrooms
- Manage a caseload of students with IEPs and make sure those students get the support they need to reach their goals
- Oversee the Special Needs Scholarship Program in place at my school through DPI
Middle School Lead Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Mentored middle school teacher team, providing guidance and support to ensure a cohesive and productive middle school learning environment.
- Performed various duties as a member of the school administrative team that ensured smooth operation of the school as a whole.
- Collaborated on a team that successfully met WRISA requirements, leading to school accreditation.
- Continued teaching middle school history, ELA, and math, and high school science and credit recovery, performing all required duties within those roles.
Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
08.2014 - 06.2025
- Taught students in grades 6-12 in various capacities, such as middle school history, math, and ELA and high school science and credit recovery.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Established rapport with students, building positive relationships and creating a classroom environment of mutual respect.
- Served on the PBIS committee and oversaw the yearbook elective.
- Worked as a school resource teacher, giving students individual help as determined by the classroom teacher.
Substitute Teacher
Teachers on Call
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Experience working as a substitute teacher in various K-12 schools, successfully managing classrooms and delivering lesson plans.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by successfully teaching in a variety of school settings and subject areas.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Concordia University
Wisconsin12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2013
Skills
- Cultivating supportive interactions between staff and students
- Collaborative teaching
- Promoting learning disability awareness
- Classroom conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Student support
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Wisconsin Lifetime Teacher License
- Wisconsin Principal License (Dec. 2025)
- Wisconsin Director of Special Education and Pupil Services License (Dec. 2025)
Timeline
Director of Student Support Services
Grace Christian Academy
06.2025 - Current
Middle School Lead Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
06.2022 - 06.2025
Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
08.2014 - 06.2025
Substitute Teacher
Teachers on Call
08.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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