LIANNA B.

MCDONALD
lbpmcd@yahoo.com | (330) 754-5477 | 1256 Stockbridge St. North Canton, OH 44720
https://liannamcdonald.weebly.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianna-mcdonald-737032122

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Resident Teacher License in Early Childhood Pending: May 2019
4-5 Generalist Endorsement June 2018
Teaching English Language Learners (TELLs) Pending: May 2019
Youth Mental Health and First Aid Certificate October 2018

EDUCATION
Miami University | Oxford, Ohio Anticipated Graduation: May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Education GPA: 3.86
 Major: Early Childhood Education
 Minor: Special Education
 President’s List (4.0 GPA) Fall 2016, Spring 2018, Fall 2018
 Dean’s List (3.80 GPA) Fall 2017
Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honor Society Spring 2018 – Present

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Seven Mile Elementary | Seven Mile, Ohio | Edgewood City School District Spring 2019
Student Teacher, 3rd Grade
 Planning and teaching English Language Arts Block (grammar, spelling and reading)
 Implementing math curriculum from other team teacher
 Observing and attending staff meetings, RtI meetings and conferences
 Learning and using Mimio technology software
 Working with small reading group on comprehension skills
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy | Cincinnati, Ohio Spring 2018
Field Placement, 2nd Grade
 Tutored using ELA skills
 Worked with small groups in ELA and math
 Co-taught a lesson study on biographies and autobiographies
Riverview Elementary | Hamilton, Ohio Fall 2017
Field Placement, 1st Grade
 Co-taught 3 lessons in the areas of science, math and social studies
 Worked with small groups in math and ELA
Head Start at Butler County Early Learning Center | Middletown, Ohio
Field Placement, Pre-K Fall 2016
 Created and implemented a play-based activity with students of differing abilities
 Worked individually with one student on various ELA assignments
 Administered an Early Literacy Assessment with students
Cultural Buddies | Oxford, Ohio Spring 2017 and Fall 2018
English Language Learner Service Learning
 Conducted Language and Culture Interviews
 Shadowed student in core classes and met with cooperating professors
 Organized and participated in cultural field experiences
Tallawanda Tutoring | Oxford, Ohio Fall 2015
Service Learning, 9th-10th Grade
 Tutored freshmen from Talawanda High School in multiple subject areas
North Canton City Schools | North Canton, Ohio Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
Teaching Professions Field Placement, K-8th Grade
 Interacted with students in grades K-8 through classwork and observations
 LIANNA B. MCDONALD
lbpmcd@yahoo.com | (330) 754-5477 | 1256 Stockbridge St. North Canton, OH 44720
https://liannamcdonald.weebly.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianna-mcdonald-737032122

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLICATIONS

Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts Conference Spring 2019
 Attended various keynote addresses and discussions on English Language Arts in the elementary setting.
Teacher Leadership in the 21st Century Fall 2018
 Two individual papers and one group curriculum project published in Dr. Thomas Poetter’s textbook revision
 This work was included in the Educational Leadership conference in May 2018
Family Science Education Fall 2018
 Took courses in Family Violence and Trauma Informed Care to further understanding of family dynamic and
anticipate issues in the classroom
STEM Carnival at Rothenberg Preparatory Academy May 2018
 Learned how to integrate STEM into the school’s entrepreneurship curriculum

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Kappa Kappa Psi Music and Service Fraternity | Oxford, Ohio Spring 2016 – Present
Active Member
 Participated in service projects that benefited the music community at Miami (i.e. new recital signs, new
benches, etc.)
 Helped run and organize fundraisers for various service projects
 Served on multiple committees including: finance, brotherhood and membership
 Volunteered as a mentor to new members during their process
Miami University Marching Band | Oxford, Ohio Fall 2015 – Fall 2018
Feature Twirler
 Participated in more than 25 halftime shows
 Collaborated with the three other twirlers to make up new routines

WORK EXPERIENCE
Cici’s Pizza | North Canton, Ohio May 2017- January 2018
Busser
 Cleared and cleaned tables in accordance with health codes
 Interacted successfully with a diverse population of customers
YMCA Child Development Center | North Canton, Ohio May 2016- August 2016
Summer Day Camp Counselor
 Organized and conducted indoor and outdoor activities for children in grades K-8
 Group leader for eight to twelve 3rd-5th graders
 Planned, participated in and led recreational activities such as arts and crafts, STEM, games and
enrichment activities