Sarah Donahue
San Antonio
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Powell Elementary
Northside Independent School District
San Antonio
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades as required by school policy.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavioral issues.
Teacher, Margil Elementary
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio
01.2007 - 05.2013
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Assisted in the organization of school events such as assemblies or school plays.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Concentration in Early Childhood Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2006
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Calendar Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Consistent Communication
Professional References
- Available upon request
Certification
Generalist ECE-4th, State Board for Education Certification, 2017
Committees
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS), Antonio Margil Elementary, SAISD, Kindergarten Representative, 2011-2013
Professional Development
- Literacy Stations with Debbie Diller
- Hands on Science Pre-K & Kinder
- Early Childhood Meaningful Learning Centers
- Teaching Thematic Instruction
- Dinah Zike Foldable
- Early Childhood Super Saturday
- Kinder Super Saturday
- 3 Tier Model
- First 21 Days of Kindergarten
- Ready Set Teach
- Cyber Safety
- Digital Citizenship
Timeline
Teacher, Powell Elementary
Northside Independent School District
08.2013 - 05.2017
Teacher, Margil Elementary
San Antonio Independent School District
01.2007 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Education, Concentration in Early Childhood Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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