Heidi Lynn Trude

Heidi Lynn Trude

Heidi Lynn Trude

7539 Pilcher Street • Warrenton, VA 20186 • (540) 439-8926 •

ObjectiveTo secure a challenging French teaching position.

Education

University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Virginia: May 2009 Master of Education

4.00 Cumulative GPA

Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virginia: May 2007 Bachelor of Arts in French and History

3.636 Cumulative GPA

Honors

Anne Ross Parks and Dolores Ross Teachers Scholarship, 2007-2008; Walker Family Award, 2007; Dean’s List, Spring 2007; Sweet Briar Tour Guide of the Year, 2007; Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2007; Dean’s List, Fall Semester 2006; Manson Scholar, Academic Year 2006-2007; Burwell Fellow, Academic Year 2006 –2007; Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2006; Omicron Delta Kappa, Spring Semester 2006; Pi Delta Phi, Spring Semester 2005; Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2005, Dean’s List, Fall Semester 2004; Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2004; First Year Honors, Fall Semester 2003; Leaders Emerging and Achieving Program (LEAP) Certificate, Fall Semester 2003; Sweet Briar College Commonwealth Scholarship; Sweet Briar College Junior Year in France Scholarship; Sweet Briar College John Augustus Moore Music Scholarship; Four additional local scholarships for academic excellence, community service, and leadership abilities

Related Experience

Fauquier County Public SchoolsWarrenton, VAJanuary 2008 – present

FLEX Program French Teacher

  • Instructing third – fifth grade students in French
  • Creating effective and differentiated lesson plans
  • Maintaining order in the classroom through an effective classroom management plan
  • Communicating effectively with school administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents
  • Recognized by other teachers and parents for excellent teaching

Fauquier County Public SchoolsWarrenton, VAJuly 2003 – present

Substitute Teacher

  • Instructing all grade levels (K-12) of students
  • Communicating effectively with administrators, faculty, and staff
  • Following teacher’s lesson plans for instruction
  • Maintaining order in the classroom
  • Recognized by other teachers and supervisors for excellent teaching

Adam and Angela WhiteSweet Briar, VA September 2006 – May 2007

Private French Tutor

  • Helped student to achieve better proficiency and understanding of the French language
  • Developed games and activities to use to reinforce the concepts learned in the classroom
  • Communicated effectively with parents and teacher

Sweet Briar College History DepartmentSweet Briar, VA August 2006 – May 2007

History Department Tutor

  • Helped students achieve better proficiency and understanding of history
  • Served as a liaison between History Department professors and students

Sweet Briar College French DepartmentSweet Briar, VA August 2006 – May 2007

French Department Tutor

  • Helped students achieve better proficiency and understanding of the French language
  • Communicated effectively with French Department professors and students

Sweet Briar College History DepartmentSweet Briar, VA August 2006 – May 2007

History Department Research Assistant

  • Prepared readings and packets for professors and students
  • Completed archival research
  • Performed research to be used by the professors in their publications
  • Served as a liaison between History Department professors and students

Warrenton Baptist ChurchWarrenton, VAMay 2006 – August 2006

Children’s Ministry Intern

  • Prepared Bible stories and lessons for the children
  • Led praise and worship time during Sunday School
  • Planned events for the children and their families
  • Communicated effectively with church staff, parents, and children regarding the Children’s Ministry
  • Led children to know the Lord

Tiny Tot Care CenterWarrenton, VAJune 2003 – August 2004

Lead Teacher

  • Instructed three year old children in a Christian Preschool
  • Communicated effectively with staff, supervisors, and parents
  • Planned lessons for children
  • Supervised children throughout the day during learning and play activities
  • Recognized by other teachers and supervisors for excellent teaching

Tiny Tot Care CenterWarrenton, VAJune 2000 – May 2003

Assistant Teacher

  • Assisted the Lead Teacher throughout the day
  • Supervised the children during learning and play activities
  • Communicated effectively with staff, supervisors, and parents
  • Prepared materials to be used by the Lead Teacher
  • Recognized by other teachers and supervisors for excellent teaching

Additional Experience

Sweet Spirit, Sweet Briar College Chaplain’s Office, Sweet Briar, VA April 2004 – May 2007

Tour Guide, Sweet Briar Admissions Office, Sweet Briar, VA March 2004 – May 2007

Records Department Assistant, Fauquier County Public Schools, Warrenton, VA May 2005 – August 2005

Clerical Assistant, Sweet Briar Admissions Office, Sweet Briar, VA August 2003 – April 2004

Activities

French Club (President), Sweet Spirits, Campus Christian Fellowship (Exec Leader), Fresh Spirits, Student Government Association, Senior Class Secretary, Campus Events Organization, Academic Affairs Committee (Humanities Chair), Spring Fling Committee, Sweet Briar College Leadership Conference Committee, Admissions Student Ambassador, Admissions Student Hostess, Class of 2007 Fundraising Committee, College Republicans, Circle K, Habitat for Humanity, Unsung Heroes Banquet Planning Committee (Chair)

References

Dr. Guy Brewer

Anderson University School of Theology

Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology

(765) 641-4528

Dr. Lynn Laufenberg

Sweet Briar College

History Department

(434) 381-6189

Dr. Angelo Metzidakis

Sweet Briar College

French Department

(434) 381-6217

Rev. Adam White

Sweet Briar College

College Chaplain

(434) 381-6113

Bonnie Kestner

Sweet Briar College

Physical Education Department

(434) 381- 6336

Dr. Marie-Therese Killiam

Sweet Briar College

French Department

(434) 381-6100

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