Christina Donahue
Goffstown
Summary
Enthusiastic Elementary Educator seeking to further my career as a dynamic and transformational elementary principal. Offering a 16-year history of supporting academic best practices, encouraging excellence, and building positive school culture. Motivated to improve relationships among school stakeholders. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with families and staff members.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Memorial School, Bedford School District
01.2018 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized principles of responsive classroom.
- Served as the Parent-Teacher Group Liaison to strengthen communication and support student development.
- Served as an active member of the school Literacy Committee and district Curriculum Committee.
- Analyzed science instruction and utilized inquiry strategies through NGSX model.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects and align instruction in a PLC.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Contributed to the development of the school improvement plan by analyzing data trends, setting goals, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Managed school Sunshine Committee for staff social support and positive culture.
First and Second Grade Teacher
Danville Elementary School, Timberlane Regional School District
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Promoted student social skill development through class meetings and character-building learning activities.
- Orchestrated and led after-school science exploration program.
- Active participant of the district Science Committee.
- Launched the development of STEM activities benefiting educators at various grade levels.
- Fostered positive connections with parents and families via collaborative parent information night and dynamic student-led progress reports.
- Carried out social stories and goals for students with various needs.
- Formulated assessments to enhance STAR data analysis.
First Grade Teacher
Bellaire Elementary School, Carlisle Area School District
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Designed lessons in accordance with Pennsylvania State Standards.
- Leveraged Performance Tracker to analyze data on student progress.
- Composed a grant request supporting integration of yoga balls into classroom seating arrangements.
- Designed captivating lessons incorporating interactive Smartboard technology.
- Assessed student performance employing DIBELS, DRA, and custom assessments created by teachers.
Education
M. Ed - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Human Services Minor
Messiah College
Grantham, PA01-2008
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Relationship building and networking
- Instructional coaching
- Staff development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Community engagement
- Student achievement
- Operations oversight
Certification
Principal/Assistant Principal, New Hampshire, 2026-2029 (anticipated)
Elementary Education K-6, New Hampshire, 2008-2029
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Memorial School, Bedford School District
01.2018 - Current
First and Second Grade Teacher
Danville Elementary School, Timberlane Regional School District
01.2009 - 01.2015
First Grade Teacher
Bellaire Elementary School, Carlisle Area School District
01.2008 - 01.2009
M. Ed - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Human Services Minor
Messiah College
Professional
- NGSX Next Generation Science Exemplar Project
- LETRS Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling
- STEM FOR EDUCATORS Seresc, Bedford
- UNIVERSAL TEAM Howard Muscott Danville Elementary