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Dr. NATASHA DONEHUE

DeSoto,TX

Summary

STRATEGIC EDUCATOR| TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Take charge leader and trainer known for getting it done leading to positive results while striving to ensure learner success. Facilitator of various educational workshops . Astute ability to identify performance opportunities and create strategies for individuals and overall team improvements. Excels at collaborating with peers and other key stakeholders to execute on goals and build relationships. Keen eye for detail and efficiency. Expert in leading teams to improved performance, team building, and collaboration.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

District Coordinator

George W. Carver STEM Learning Center

08.2021 - 08.2023

Demonstrates the strengths of an exceptional leader, leveraging relationships and personal community involvement to identify opportunity to meet the needs of students.
Provided range activities and connected students with various resources available in the community
Improved morale between teacher, students, and administration
Project authority, flexibility, and enthusiasm in delivering engaging activities for students that meet district requirements and student requests
Manage up to 45 students per class seamlessly meeting administrative duties in lesson planning, grade reporting, and parent engagement
Produce changes for the overall improvement of the department, monitor improvement progress, and develop future goals for enhancements
Effectively formulate strategies, tactics, and action plans to achieve results
Provide administrative team with accurate information concerning the strengths and weaknesses of the overall program
Consistently prepares appropriate recommendations for review and implementation
Supervised 25 teachers, coaches, and administrative personnel
Conducted staff development opportunities
Researched, evaluated, and presented curriculum recommendations that would increase student success
Shared innovative and leading practices on instructional methods
Enhanced performance through collaboration with diverse teams.
Maintained records of department needs and preferences.
Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.

Item Writer

Pearson Testing

03.2019 - 05.2023

Performed in-depth research into topics to write clear and accurate copy.
Attended team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas and put forward solutions to issues.
Adjusted tone and content to reach wide range of audiences.
Edited or rewrote written collateral and submitted for approval by supervisor.

Lead Teacher

Lancaster ISD

08.2016 - 05.2021

Created and oversaw mentoring program for new teachers
Developed strategy to deliver on the job training and professional development to teachers increasing their academic effectiveness and meeting district goals
Set incremental goals for each participating teacher that led to 3% increase in school’s retention goals being met
Utilize community knowledge and statistics to research and identify health behaviors and issues impacting students
Planned activities and events to increase public relations and awareness.
Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.

Department Chair

Elsie Robertson Middle School

08.2006 - 08.2016

Collaborated with key stakeholders to introduce teacher evaluation system
Coached staff towards goal completion
Exemplified teamwork culture through strategy, open-door policy, and incentives
Partnered with individual departments to assess department’s training requirements and ensured curriculum continued to meet needs
Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
Mentored 7 teachers utilizing a holistic approach to improve individual results, resulting in met goals at the school level and an average 5% increase in teacher’s incentive pay
Served as Athletic Coordinator overseeing program staff, academics of student athletes, logistics, and budgeting of department
Bridged the gap between parents and staff creating better collaboration.
Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging educational trends.

Education

Doctor of Education - Program Effectiveness/Retention

Northcentral University

01.2019

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Prairie View A&M University

01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Human Performance, Biology

Jarvis Christian College

01.1999