DEIRDRE MCKEEVER

916 Grand Marais, Grosse Pointe Park, MI ● E-mail: mckdeird@umich.edu ● Phone: 313.969.6022

EDUCATION
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance May 2020
Majors:​ Bachelor of Music Education (Choral) and Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance
GPA:​ 3.91/4.00

CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan Teaching Certification - Music K-12 Expected May 2020
Lifeguard Training, Adult/Child CPR & First Aid Current

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher at Brownell Middle School, Grosse Pointe, MI Spring 2020
● Led warm-ups and rehearsals for 6th, 7th and 8th grade choirs and co-taught drama class.
Student Teacher at Burns Park Elementary School, Ann Arbor, MI Spring 2020
● Developed and taught lessons for Preschool through 5th grade.
Fieldwork Spring 2019
● Participated in fieldwork at Slauson Middle School, Dexter High School, Burns Park
Elementary School, and Angell Elementary School in Ann Arbor, MI.
● Collaborated with mentor teachers to plan and execute lessons with students of various
grade levels, both in elementary general and secondary choral settings.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Director of Zion Singers at Zion Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor, MI 2019
● Directed a group of church members in vocal warm-ups and regular rehearsals. Led the
group in monthly performances at local retirement homes throughout the community.
Counselor and Unit Leader at Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, MI 2019 & 2020
● Supervised a cabin of elementary-aged campers and directed a unit of six cabins
● Worked as a lifeguard to keep campers safe during waterfront activities.
Wolverine Summer Camps Camp Counselor, Ann Arbor, MI 2018

VOLUNTEER WORK AND LEADERSHIP

Volunteer Tutor at Peace Neighborhood Center, Ann Arbor, MI 2019 to 2020
● Tutored an elementary school student weekly for homework and reading comprehension.
American Choral Directors Association Student Chapter 2017 to 2020
Vice President (2019-2020), Fundraising Chair (2018-2019)
● Worked with other members of the executive board to plan events such as reading sessions,
conducting workshops, outreach events, and trips to music education conferences.
● Organized fundraisers, including as a yearly student-run benefit concert.

References available upon request