ARNEISHA N.

McDERMOTT
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain an English teaching position at the secondary level.

EDUCATION
2016

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Secondary Teaching Certification: English

2015

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: English Minor: Spanish

2011

Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo, MI

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
September 2015-April 2016

Everett High School, Lansing, MI

Instructed 9th Grade English and 10th grade Honors American Literature
Created dialogically focused lessons and activities that aligned to the Common Core State Standards
Developed students writing practices and skills through grammar, writers notebooks, and units on personal
narratives and argumentative writing
Taught thoughtfully planned out units to develop students reading skills through units on various short stories, To
Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men, A Raisin in the Sun and encouraged student-choice reading in a semester
long Independent Reading assignment
Incorporated technology to enhance lessons and activities
Created a variety of formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress
Regularly attended Professional Development meetings
Led parent-teacher conferences
Maintained lines of communication with parents through phone and email
Fostered a safe and inclusive classroom community of diverse learners
Reflected upon lessons on a daily basis to improve teaching practices through journals and conversations with
mentor teacher

PRE-INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Spring 2015

Michigan State University, MI, 4hrs/week

Engaged with a diverse population of students in a pre- college writing course in multiple ways
Delivered whole-class, small group and one on one instruction
Conducted observations and research through teaching logs as well as a research paper

Fall 2014

Eastern High School, Lansing, MI, 4hrs/week

Observed as well as actively worked with students in an English classroom using technology to help students
complete assessments and projects
Led weekly literature circles with a small group of students
Maintained reflective placement logs based on classroom observations and experiences

Spring 2013
Mount Hope Elementary School, Lansing, MI, 4hrs/week

Researched family-school connections in urban contexts regarding thoughts on literacy and parental involvement
by conducting interviews with a student, parent and teacher
Guided students on the completion of various mathematics worksheets through positive reinforcement while
keeping students on task
Conducted Family Math Night after school to emphasize the importance of mathematics and expose students and
family members to games to improve mathematic skills
Designed fun educational game for Family Math Night that students could take home to play

Fall 2011
Eastern High School, Lansing, MI, 4hrs/week

Tutored school students in credit retrieval program to make up credits needed to graduate
Assisted teacher in creating a safe environment conducive to learning and emphasized academic achievement
among a community of diverse learners
Worked individually with students to complete various assignments on computers that included; English, Science,
Math and Social Studies

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

Spring 2014

Volunteered as a tutor for the Todd Martin Development Fund

Assisted middle school and high school students with homework at after school program
Created an environment of academic success with the help of program leaders by emphasizing the importance of
education and supporting students educational needs

Spring 2014

Lyons Avenue Elementary School, Lansing, MI

Volunteered as a Junior Achievement teacher

Planned and taught lessons each week fostered towards work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy to
1st and 2nd graders

Fall 2012

Letts Community Center, Lansing, MI

Southside Community Coalition, Lansing, MI

Tutored 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students enrolled in after school program
Helped students with homework including, practicing spelling words, answering math problems, writing stories
and completing projects
Assisted small groups of students in reading circles including reading aloud and independent reading

HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Michigan State University Deans List, 2013-Present
Urban
Educators

Cohort

Program

Scholarship,
2011-Present
Kalamazoo Promise

Scholarship, 2011-Present
National Honor Society, 2007-2011