Open To Work
Mary Ellen Donahue
Phoenix,AZ
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated retired educator with 27 years of experience instructing Title 1 learners in English language. Gifted in curriculum development and lecturing to maximize student engagement and learning. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
27
27
Years of professional teaching experience
1
1
Secondary Teaching Certification
2
2
Endorsements, Reading and ELD
2
2
Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, Master’s in Pyschology
Work History
Professional Learning Community Leader
Phoenix Union High School District
Phoenix, ARIZONA
08.2015 - Current
- Evaluated course performance to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
Teacher, English
Phoenix Union High School District
Phoenix, ARIZONA
08.2013 - Current
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through assessments
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise
Title One Reading Teacher
Phoenix Union
Phoenix, ARIZONA
08.2003 - 05.2013
- Interpreted assessment data to determine the best intervention methods for students.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with the school district's policies.
- Employed diverse instructional resources, including online learning management systems
Assessment Ambassador
Arizona Department Of Education
Phoenix, ARIZONA
03.2002 - 05.2013
- Assessed state-level assessments for content area bias
- Assisted in writing prompts and text for AZELLA
- Assisted in writing questions for AIMS
- Assisted in data desegregation to ensure items were reliable and valid.
Reading Department Chair
Phoenix Union High School District
Phoenix, ARIZONA
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Researched latest trends and topics in Reading to add insight and excitement to class studies.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings and conferences to learn new teaching strategies and brainstorm ideas to improve classroom presentations.
- Evaluated teacher and student data to foster student success
- Troubleshoot teacher and student issues with technology
- Ordered teacher supplies
English as a Second Language Teacher
Phoenix Union High School District
Phoenix, ARIZONA
01.1999 - 05.2004
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2020
Educational Specialist - K-12 Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2012
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.1998
Skills
- Progress reporting
- Lecturing and presentation
- Curriculum building and implementation
- Team member development
- Implementation guidance
- Training
- MS Office
- Strategic planning
- Learning management systems
- Instructional planning
- Course planning
- Assignment preparation
Certification
- ESL certified
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
Professional Learning Community Leader
Phoenix Union High School District
08.2015 - Current
Teacher, English
Phoenix Union High School District
08.2013 - Current
Reading Department Chair
Phoenix Union High School District
05.2008 - 08.2011
Title One Reading Teacher
Phoenix Union
08.2003 - 05.2013
Assessment Ambassador
Arizona Department Of Education
03.2002 - 05.2013
English as a Second Language Teacher
Phoenix Union High School District
01.1999 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Educational Specialist - K-12 Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Northern Arizona University