Lydia Arnez

Lydia Arnez
5606 Harding Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-7816

OBJECTIVE
Secondary English Teacher or Language Arts/Social Studies Middle School Teacher; interested in
advising school yearbook or newspaper staff
EDUCATION
M.A.Ed, Teaching and Learning, May 2003
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Virginia
Overall GPA 3.2
License: English Education 6-12Endorsement: Middle School
• Earned and financed 80% of college and living expenses
B.A., English, May 2001
James Madison University (JMU), Harrisonburg, Virginia
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, January – May 2003
James Madison Middle School, Roanoke City, Virginia
• Responsible for teaching 8th grade Language Arts during which students were presented with
poetry, drama and young adult novel units.
• Co-taught and extensively observed 8th grade American Studies classes.
• Modified assignments for students at different ability levels.
• School is comprised of large percentage of minority student population.
• Conducted teacher research on improving grammar and mechanical skills through the
process model of writing.
Teacher’s Aide, September – November 2002
Glenvar High School, Roanoke County, Virginia
• Observed a variety of teaching styles at the middle and high school levels.
• Organized and executed lesson plans for a 9th grade English novel unit.

• Aided in advising the yearbook staff on interviewing, design and editing.
• Fulfilled such tasks as grading, research, and reading inventories.
Field Experience, January – April 2002
Fallon Park Elementary School, Roanoke City, Virginia
• Explored issues of literacy development with academically-challenged 4th graders
• Developed creative reading and writing strategies to increase students’ academic confidence
and interest.
• Aided in administering standardized testing.
OTHER
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
Volunteer, June 2001 – present
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, Virginia
• Develop weekly educational, social, and cultural activities for 4
th
grade Little Sister.
• Act as a role model and mentor.
Assistant Editor, September 2000 – April 2001
The Bluestone Yearbook, JMU, Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Selected and supervised staff.
• Developed yearbook layout. Wrote and edited text.
• Worked closely with photographers and sales representatives.
Writing Intern, May 1999 – May 2000
V Magazine, Roanoke, Virginia
• Wrote articles focusing on regional artists, musicians, businesses and events.
• Assisted during monthly production with editing, layout, and design.
Lydia Arnez
5606 Harding Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-7816

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ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Part-time Bank Teller, June 2000 – August 2001
Bank America, Roanoke, Virginia
• Transacted consumer and commercial account business.
Fraud Prevention Specialist, August 1999 – June 2000
Bank America, Charlotte, North Carolina
• Managed integration of fraud systems project during conversion with First Fidelity Bank.
• Developed training module for new hires and temporary employees.
• Performed as senior leader during development of checkcard fraud team.
• Served as editor for department newsletter.
• Monitored credit accounts for fraudulent activity and analyzed trends in fraud abuse.
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
1st Vice President, 2002 – present
Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA)
• Work closely with Executive Board to develop and implement annual plans.
• Conduct business meetings.
• Schedule guest speakers and professional development programs.
National Council of Teachers of English
Virginia Association of Teachers of English
James Madison University Alumni Association
The Sorority of Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumni Association
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Golden Key Honor Society
PORTFOLIO

or available upon request