Lindsay L. Wesdorf1314 34th St. Des Moines, IA 50311763.568.5233 lwesdorf@gmail.com

EducationDrake University, Des Moines, IABachelor of Science in Education, 2014

• Elementary Education, Endorsements: Reading, Special Education GPA: 3.72/4.0

Classroom ExperienceMorris Elementary School, Des Moines, IA (January 2014 – March 2014)

Student teaching in a Third Grade classroom: Created lessons for multiple level learners, monitored children’s 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 student’s 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 child’s home. Work on communicating effectively with

others, exhibiting patience and flexibility as I work with the child and adapting to meet the child’s 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 ExperienceCentral 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 faithSunday 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.

HonorsDean’s List (GPA of 3.5 or higher), Drake University Fall 2012 and Spring 2013President’s List (GPA of 4.0 or higher), Drake University Spring 2012 and Fall 2013 Drake University Presidential Scholarship Recipient - Awarded based on academic achievement