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CLAIRE S. WESTERGARD

Eagle,US

Summary

Highly motivated and dedicated psychology student with a 4.0 GPA at the College of Western Idaho and a recipient of the Presidential Scholar Award (2023, 2024), expected to graduate in 2025 and transfer to Boise State University on a Presidential Transfer Scholarship. My research interests lie in understanding the impact of cognitive distortions and social influences on body image dissatisfaction, particularly in adolescents. I am also passionate about exploring the ethical considerations of play therapy and its effectiveness in early intervention for children facing mental health challenges. I aim to pursue a research-oriented career that contributes to the development of evidence-based interventions to improve the mental well-being of young people.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nanny

Private Family Client
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided childcare for two children, ages 3 and 5
  • Responsible for transportation to and from pre-school


Lead Preschool Teacher

Trinity Learning Center
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
  • Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.

Pre-School Co-Teacher

River Academy
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided care and education for children ages 2-4
  • Assisted in curriculum planning and holiday projects
  • Managed classroom activities and supported early childhood development

Intern

Lucky Bee Honey
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Worked with a local beekeeper to maintain bee colonies
  • Assisted with honey harvesting and environmental education

Childcare Teacher

Giraffe Laugh
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted with childcare for infants (3 months to 2 years)
  • Developed skills in infant care and early childhood education

Digital Marketing Intern

Two Birds Design Lab
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: In-house agency at One Stone High School
  • Assisted with the creation of logos and websites for various companies
  • Gained experience in digital marketing strategies and visual design
  • In-house agency at One Stone High School

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Boise State University
Boise, ID
06.2027

Associate of Science - Psychology

College of Western Idaho
Boise, ID
07-2025

High School - undefined

One Stone High School
06.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in StatCrunch for statistical analysis and interpretation
  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel for data organization, graph creation, and basic statistical functions
  • Research design, survey development, and data collection in social science settings
  • Academic writing with advanced knowledge of APA formatting and scholarly standards
  • Literature review and synthesis of peer-reviewed psychological research
  • Quantitative data analysis and critical interpretation of research findings
  • Public speaking and academic presentation experience
  • Trauma-informed understanding of childhood development and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
  • Experience working with children in educational and care settings
  • Skilled in building rapport, fostering trust, and creating supportive environments for children and adolescents

Research Experiences

The Lasting Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): How Trauma Shapes Adult Health
College of Western Idaho — 2025

  • Presented original research at the CWI Connections Project Conference through a five-minute mini talk highlighting the lifelong health impacts of ACEs and trauma-informed intervention strategies.
  • Synthesized current peer-reviewed studies on ACEs, adult health outcomes, and resilience theory to support presentation findings.

The Ripple Effects of Childhood Neglect: Implications for Adult Relationships
College of Western Idaho — 2024

  • Co-authored a research paper examining the impact of childhood neglect on adult emotional regulation, relationship quality, and behavioral outcomes.
  • Produced a short research video summarizing key findings, which was selected as a finalist in the campus-wide PSYC-190 research competition.

The Impact of Media Comparison, Attractiveness Exposure, and Thin Ideals on Body Image and Self-Perception in College Students
College of Western Idaho — 2024

  • Conducted an original quantitative research study exploring cognitive distortions, media influence, and body image dissatisfaction among college students.
  • Submitted final manuscript to the CWI Presidential Writing Awards and selected as a finalist for excellence in undergraduate research writing.

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid Certified, 2018-2023
  • Leadership Boise Academy Graduate, 2018
  • CITI Ethics Training Certificate
  • CPR & First Aid Certified (2018-2023)
  • Ethics Certification in Psychology

Timeline

Nanny

Private Family Client
09.2023 - 06.2024

Lead Preschool Teacher

Trinity Learning Center
08.2021 - 09.2022

Pre-School Co-Teacher

River Academy
11.2020 - 08.2021

Intern

Lucky Bee Honey
06.2019 - 09.2019

Childcare Teacher

Giraffe Laugh
06.2018 - 08.2018

Digital Marketing Intern

Two Birds Design Lab
06.2017 - 06.2018

High School - undefined

One Stone High School

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Boise State University

Associate of Science - Psychology

College of Western Idaho

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