Lindsay Trappen

1305
Street Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Phone: 763.742.0869 Email: lindsay.trappen@drake.edu
34th

Education
Drake University Des Moines, IA
Spring 2016
Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education (Endorsements: Reading, Language Arts)
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Student Teaching Experience
Jordan Creek Elementary West Des Moines, IA
October 2015-December 2015
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5 Grade General Education
Create meaningful relationships with 5th grade students to enhance learning environment
Use creativity to enhance curriculum and engage students
Walnut Hills Elementary Waukee, IA
August 2015-October 2015
1st Grade General Education
Use creativity to create lesson plans that are innovative while also incorporating curriculum
Collaborate with 1st grade team to create a cohesive 1st grade learning environment
Practicum Experience
Waukee Middle School Waukee, Iowa 6th Grade Science

Spring 2015

Jordan Creek Elementary West Des Moines, IA 4th Grade

Spring 2015

Holy Trinity Catholic School Des Moines, IA 1st Grade

Fall 2014

Morris Elementary Des Moines, IA 3rd Grade

Fall 2014

George Washington Carver Elementary Des Moines, IA 3r Grade

Spring 2013

Related Experience
City of West Des Moines West Des Moines, Iowa
Fall 2014 - Present
Program Director at West Des Moines Teen Center
Exercise collaboration with coworkers to create a cohesive leadership team
Value opinions and creativity when creating entertaining afterschool programs for students
Use problem solving skills to solve behavioral disputes between students
Nanny Urbandale, Iowa
Summer 2015
Two Boys (Ages: 7, 5)
Use creativity while creating meaningful activities for reading and math tutoring
Proactively diffuse tantrums and disputes between children
Activities/Honors:

Presidents List (4.0 GPA)

Drake University Dance Team Captain
Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapter Council Member

2013-2015
2013-2015
2015