Abigail Nemitz

“Your teacher’s goal is simple: to help you reach yours.”

Abigail Nemitz
abinemitz@gmail.com
(269) 313-0343
Objective: To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher; foster a
nurturing atmosphere of respect, safety, and exploration.

Certification: Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, Basic Skills

Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, Elementary
K-5, All Subject Areas

Education: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Pre-Masters Certification, April 2010.
GPA: 4.0, Dean’s List

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, May 2009.
GPA: 3.21, Dean’s List

Internship: Fairview Elementary School, Lansing, MI

1st Grade
August, 2009 - April, 2010
• Completed eight full weeks of lead teaching in a year-long
internship.
• Developed and implemented an integrated social
studies/mathematics curriculum unit on mapping.
• Learned to manage and handle difficult situations; attended two
court hearings in-defense of an abused student.
• Obtained proficiency in Guided Reading instruction; DRA
assessment.
• Developed and implemented science curriculum unit on animal life
cycles; observed the life cycle of frogs for real-life application.
• Planned and applied weekly literacy center activities involving
phonics, poetry, technology (computer programs: Starfall and
Scholastic Book Flix), spelling, and reading.
• Organized classroom holiday functions that encouraged parental
involvement.

Practicum
Experience: Winans Elementary School, Lansing, MI
September, 2008 - April, 2009, 1st Grade
• Planned and taught hands-on lessons in science, social studies,
literacy, and math.
• Conducted many small group discussions provoking higher-level
thinking.

Abigail Nemitz
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 • Worked with differentiated learning groups to improve literacy
strategies of reading comprehension and fluctuation.
• Concentrated literacy studies with Reader’s Theatre “The Princess
and the Frog.”

Mount Hope Elementary School, Lansing, MI

May, 2008 - June, 2008, 3rd Grade
• Observed classroom activities and management techniques during
a six week duration.
• Worked with small groups in the areas of literacy, math, and science.
• Targeted a focal student; implemented various formative and summative
assessments (including DIBELS) with student.

Teaching-Related
Experience: Lakeside Cabins Resort, Three Oaks, MI
Arts and Crafts Teacher
May 2007 - August 2009 (Summer Employment)
• Planned and applied daily arts and crafts classes for children ages
four to sixteen.
• Instructed art mediums including: ceramics, wood-work, fabric, and
tie-dye.
• Organized and setup weekend events and functions involving
children's activities such as: bike parades, outdoor games, and
family-oriented celebrations.

Other
Experiences: Big Sister Mentor, Lansing, MI
Big Brother Big Sister Organization
October, 2008 - August, 2009
• Big sister and sponsor of a 5th grade student in Lansing.

Substitute Teacher, Lansing, MI

Michigan Certified Substitute
October, 2009 – Present

Professional
Development: The Necessity to Understand ALL of Our Students
Sponsored by: Ingham County Intermediate School District
MSU Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI
September, 2009

The New Science Curriculum

Lansing School District
Pattengill Middle School, Lansing, MI
Abigail Nemitz
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 September, 2009

Special Education Mini-Conference

MSU College of Education, East Lansing, MI
January, 2010

Putting the FUN back in Fundamentals

Lansing School District
Pattengill Middle School, Lansing, MI
March, 2010
• Break-through sessions on assessment, social emotional, and
literacy.

Proficient Technology Skills:

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher
• Digital Story
• Macintosh and Windows Computers/Software

References: Kimberly Schobert

Internship Year Cooperating Teacher
1st Grade Teacher, Fairview School, Lansing, MI
kimberly.schobert@lansingschools.net

Judy Oesterle
Cluster Leader/Under-Graduate Practicum Instructor
Michigan State University
oester20@msu.edu

Emily Moore
Practicum Instructor
Michigan State University
emoore@msu.edu

Terry Baker
Internship Year Principal
Principal, Fairview School, Lansing, MI
(517) 755-1310
terry.baker@lansingschools.net

Abigail Nemitz
abinemitz@gmail.com
(269) 313-0343