Lindsay L.

Wesdorf
1314 34th St. Des Moines, IA 50311763.568.5233 lwesdorf@gmail.com

Education
Drake University, Des Moines, IA Bachelor of Science in Education, 2014 Elementary Education, Endorsements: Reading, Special Education GPA: 3.72/4.0

Classroom Experience
Morris Elementary School, Des Moines, IA (January 2014 March 2014) Student teaching in a Third Grade classroom: Created lessons for multiple level learners, monitored childrens behavior, facilitated learning, and collaborated with other team members. Altoona Elementary School, Altoona, IA (March 2014 Present) Student teaching in a K-3 Special Education room: Assisted in planning lessons as well as creating helpful guides for students, participated in IEP meetings, collaborated with students general education teachers, incorporated technology into the day, and completed progress monitoring for children weekly. Greenwood Elementary, Des Moines, IA (Spring 2012) Assisted with small group math and social skills lessons in a special education room, 40 hour practicum Related Work Experience Veridian CCO, Skill Development Assistant (March 2013-Present) Cared for two different children who have special needs, intellectual disabilities and Down syndrome. Work on social living skills in the community and in childs home. Work on communicating effectively with others, exhibiting patience and flexibility as I work with the child and adapting to meet the childs needs. Nanny for Elwell Family (May 2013-Present) Grimes, Iowa Care for two children, Ada (5) and Theodore (13) who has special needs. Work on reading and creative activities with the five year old as well as practice appropriate body language and communication skills with the thirteen year old. ChildServe (November 2012-August 2013) Johnston, Iowa Cared for and worked on social community living skills with five different children ranging in ages from 7-15. Worked one-on-one with each child bringing them into the community to volunteer, work on money skills, social skills, and daily living.

Related Volunteer Experience

Central City Soccer Head Coach (Summer 2012 - present) Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines, IA Develop relationships with children and families, teach soccer skills and basics of Christian faith Sunday School Teacher (September 2012- present) Walnut Creek Community Church, Des Moines, IA Manage a classroom of preschool children, create lesson plans and lead activities in a structured classroom environment.

Honors
Deans List (GPA of 3.5 or higher), Drake University Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Presidents List (GPA of 4.0 or higher), Drake University Spring 2012 and Fall 2013 Drake University Presidential Scholarship Recipient - Awarded based on academic achievement