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Trisha DeWeerdt

1315 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

(507) 398-2588

trisha.deweerdt@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education, Bachelor of

Arts: International Relations

2016

Endorsements: Reading

Honors Thesis - TBD

GPA: 3.74 / 4.0

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Western Hills Elementary School , West Des Moines, IA August – October 2015

Student Teacher – 5th Grade

Prepared lessons in Math, Reading, and Writing (spelling, cursive,

Word Work as well)

Participated in grade level professional learning communities

Changed existing lessons to work better

Set-up my teacher’s Google accounts

Euston Street Primary School , Belfast, Northern Ireland October – December 2015

Student Teacher – P1 (4 – 5 year olds)

Prepared lessons introducing Math and Reading concepts

Co-taught with teachers in upper levels (P4 – P7)

Used explicit instruction and demonstrations with students who

could not speak any English as well as those with disabilities

regarding fine and gross motor skills

Hubbell Elementary School, Des Moines, IA Spring 2015

Practicum Student (30 Hours) – 4th Grade Reading, Kindergarten Reading,

Kindergarten Math

South Middle School, Waukee, IA Spring 2015

Practicum Student (10 Hours) – 6th Grade Science

St. Theresa’s Catholic School, Des Moines, IA Fall 2014

Practicum Student (10 Hours) – 4th Grade Reading

Windsor Elementary School , Des Moines, IA

Practicum Student (5 Hours) – Kindergarten Social Studies

Garton Elementary School , Des Moines, IA

Fall 2014

Spring 2013 – Fall 2014

Practicum Student (15 Hours) – 3rd – 5th Grade Special Education, 2nd Grade

Social Studies

Greenwood Elementary School , Des Moines, IA Fall 2013

Practicum Student (40 Hours) – 2nd Grade

RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE

A Child’s World, West Des Moines, IA

Preschool Teacher – 6 week olds through 12 year olds August 2013 - Present

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Created bulletin boards

Wrote newsletters

Prepared lessons

Answered telephones

Took children on field trips

New Horizon Academy, Rochester, MN

Infant Room Teacher – 6 week olds through 16 month olds

Primary caregiver for up to four infants

May 2013 – August 2013

HONORS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND AWARDS

Dean’s List – Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015

President’s List – Spring 2013

International Relations Scholarship for Study Abroad

Zimpleman Scholarship for Study Abroad

Panhellenic New Member Scholarship

IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Scholarship

Presidential Scholarship

Trustee Scholarship

LANGUAGES

English – native language

French – Proficient in Reading, Competent in Speaking and Listening (5 years of experience)

MEMBERSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP ROLES

Alpha Delta Pi Social Sorority September 2013 - Present

New Member Coordinator: 2014

Honors Student Council September 2012 - Present

Honors Mentor Chair: 2015

Treasurer: 2014

Planning Co-coordinator: 2013

First Year Representative: Fall 2012

Student Activities Board September 2012 – May 2014

Relays Committee Member: September 2012 – May 2014

Homecoming Committee Member: Fall 2012

Student Senate September 2012 – May 2014

Campus Advancement Committee Member: September 2013 – May 2014

Student Affairs Committee Member: September 2012 – May 2013

Jewett Residence Hall Executive Council September 2013 – May 2014

Second Floor Representative: September 2013 – May 2014

Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts of America May 2012 - Present

CERTIFICATIONS

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse

Bloodborne Pathogens