Heidi L.

Ptacek
165 Rossmor Court
Pittsburgh, PA 15229

(412) 527-9094
Heidi.l.ptacek@gmail.com

Teaching
Objective

An elementary school classroom teacher position to promote academic and social development
for every learning style.

Education

Masters of Education
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY

December 2012
Waynesburg, PA

GPA: 4.00
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE

Major GPA: 3.80

May 2009
New Wilmington, PA

GPA: 3.30

Certifications: Instructional II
Pennsylvania K-6 Elementary Education
Special Education PK-12
Professional ACSI Early Education Conference, Lancaster, PA
2011, 2015
Development AIU Toolkit for Tough Kids, Pittsburgh, PA
2015
ACSI Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
2009-2013
AIU Successful Cooperative Learning Strategies, Pittsburgh, PA
2013
AIU An Overview of ADHD, Pittsburgh, PA
2012
Anchorpoint Counseling Ministries, Counseling, Education, Tutoring, Pittsburgh PA
2011
AIU Dyslexia Simulation, Pittsburgh, PA
2010
Standards-Aligned Systems and Early Childhood Conference, Clarion, PA
2010
Differential Instruction Workshop, Westminster College
2009
Science in Motion Workshop, Westminster College
2008
Project Learning Tree, Science Certification, Westminster College
2008
Population Connection Workshop, Westminster College
2008
Teaching
Experience

Kindergarten Teacher/Mentor
Eden Christian Academy

2009-present
Pittsburgh, PA

Updated Kindergarten Curriculum Guides, Long Range Lesson Plans, Report Card and Quarterly
Evaluations
Instructed Kindergarten curriculum, Abeka, Zaner Bloser, Handwriting Without Tears,
MacMillan/McGraw-Hill, and Christian Schools International in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science
Instructed students utilizing supplemental materials developed and gathered in Phonics and Social Studies
Communicated with parents through a Weekly Newsletter entitled Keeping Up With Kindergarten
Directed and planned Kindergarten Spring play, casted parts, and ran practices
Supplemented lessons with activities to fit the students educational needs, utilizing the SmartBoard,
classroom projector, iPads and hands-on manipulatives
Organized Mothers Day, Fathers Day, and Grandparents Day celebrations
Organized and facilitated an informational reading meeting for parents to learn about the reading program
in Kindergarten
Communicated with the Allegheny Intermediant Unit and completed appropriate paperwork to seek
strategies and support for those students who are in need of additional assistance to be successful learners
Designed and carried out a reading plan for those students in the higher level reading
Mentored new teacher by assisting in the interpretation of school policies and practices and helping
inductee obtain available teaching resources
Planned fall field trip to Cicis Pizza and spring field trip to Reillys Summer Seat Farm
Taught faculty the basics of using a SmartBoard during an In-Service Day
Assess students through quarterly evaluations, student portfolios, formative, and summative assessments
Involved parents in the classroom throughout the school year to run various learning centers

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Student Teacher, 3rd Grade
Pulaski Elementary School, Wilmington Area School District

Initiated and taught all subject areas

Taught a Community Unit and an Undersea Unit
Implemented a paper recycling service in the classroom
Maintained daily teacher responsibilities and tasks in and out of the classroom

ExtraCurricular
Experience

Eden Christian Academy, LabRatz Club, Monitor

Eden Christian Academy, Lego Club, Monitor
Eden Christian Academy, Tennis Club, Monitor
Eden Christian Academy, Book Club, Facilitator
Eden Christian Academy, After School Care Provider

Related
Experience

PreK Nursery Worker and Curriculum Guide Developer

Lifestone Church

Spring 2009
New Wilmington, PA

2012-Present

Co-created PreK curriculum

Wrote scope and sequence and weekly lesson plans

Tutor
Eden Christian Academy

2010-Present

Designed lessons and activities to meet the needs of students

Receptionist
Eden Christian Academy

2009-2010
Pittsburgh, PA

Recorded and logged all incoming money for the school

Administered appropriate medical care for ill children
Maintained daily receptionist responsibilities in and out of the office
Responsible for making sure each child at Eden was transported home the correct way (bus or carpool)

Scripps Spelling Bee Coordinator, Spelling Bee Club

Eden Christian Academy
Childcare Provider, 2 through 13 years old
Private Families

2009-2010
Pittsburgh, PA
2006-present
Allison Park/Pittsburgh, PA

Nursery Worker, Mugs and Muffins

North Park Church
Skills

SmartBoard, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, iPads, and Publisher

Leadership/ Lifestone Church, Free Market Volunteer

Activities
Lifestone Church, Softball Team, Teammate
Lifestone Church, Back to School Bash, Volunteer
Allison Park Church, Crosstown, 3rd Grade Leader
North Park Church Softball Team, Coach and Teammate
Pittsburgh Sports League, Flag Football and Softball, Teammate
North Park Church, VBS, Volunteer
ALIVE! 2010, Northside, Volunteer
Allegheny College Mission Trip, Jamaica, Team Worker and Builder
Honors &
Awards

2011
Ingomar, PA

Westminster College Deans List, 3 semesters

Westminster Scholars Scholarship, for outstanding academic excellence
Westminster Scholars in Service (300 hours of Community Service)

2014-present
2014
2014
2012-2013
2011
2010-2014
2011
2010
2007