Rachel Septak

2140 Renton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15239 • 412-849-7198 • r.k.septak@gmail.com

Education
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA May 2015 – May 2017
Master’s in Education
Major: Special Education Birth – 8
Overall QPA: 3.9
Graduated: Summa Cum Laude
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA August 2010 – May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Education
Major: Early Childhood (PK-4)
Overall QPA: 3.7
Graduated: Magna Cum Laude

Relevant Experience
Plum Borough School District
Center Elementary: Plum, PA
• Long-term Substitute/Grade Level: Third Grade, August 2017-Present
o Facilitates learning to 24 Third Grade students in all subject areas and 2 Second Grade (gifted students)
in math only by following and implementing the Pennsylvania Core Standards. Collaborates with the
learning support teacher, gifted teacher, paraprofessionals, third grade team, title I teachers, and
speech and language pathologist. Initiates and continuously encourages communication with
parents/guardians on student progress, positive feedback regarding academic effort/success by sending
weekly notes and reminders through the “Remind” application.
Franklin Regional School District
Franklin Regional High School: Murrysville, PA
• Extended School Year (ESY) Instructional Aid: July 2017
Oil City Area School District
Hasson Heights Elementary: Oil City, PA
• Classroom Reduction Teacher/Grade Level: Second Grade, August 2016-June 2017
o Delivered learning to a group of 19 Second Grade students in all subject areas following and
implemented the Pennsylvania Core Standards. Collaborated with the emotional support teacher,
paraprofessionals, special education teacher, and speech and language pathologist. Developed and
implemented cross-curriculum activities and used data-based instruction in order to enhance
connections. Created effective Student Learning Outcomes that exhibit positive student growth by
using AIMS Web to collect data on student’s oral reading fluency and math computations. Participated
in all Family Night’s hosted for the community by Hasson Heights Elementary.
• Long-Term Substitute/Grade Level: Kindergarten, August 2015-June 2016
o Facilitated learning to a group of 20 Kindergarten students in all subject areas using student-centered
lessons and activities based on the Pennsylvania Core Standards. Collaborated with the special
education teacher, paraprofessionals, and speech and language pathologist. Developed and
implemented cross-curriculum activities in order to enhance connections. Collaborated with the
Kindergarten team to create effective Student Learning Outcomes that exhibit positive student growth.
Day-to-day Substitute Teacher
Allegheny Valley School District, September 2014 – June 2015
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• Short-Term Substitute/Grade Level: Sixth Grade, January 2015 – February 2015
Penn Trafford School District, September 2014 – June 2015
Kelly Educational Staffing Services, August 2014 – June 2015
• School Districts: Plum Borough School District, Fox Chapel School District

Field Work Experience

Oil City Area District
Hasson Heights Elementary: Oil City, PA
Student Teacher/Grade Level: First Grade, March 2014-May 2014
• Created and implemented daily reading and math lesson plans that aligned with the Pennsylvania Core
Standards. Taught a science unit plan that alighted with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. Collaborated with
the special education teacher and paraprofessionals. Constructed interactive bulletin boards, centers, and
displays. Worked with the emotional support classroom H.E.I. G. H. T. S. (Healthy Experiences in Gaining Hope To
Succeed) to carry out a school wide program.
Student Teacher/Grade Level: Third Grade, January 2014-March 2014
• Created daily reading and math lessons that aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards. Designed science,
social studies, and writing lesson plans that aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. Used summative
and formative assessment to gauge student’s knowledge, skills, and understand, Generated and implemented
effective behavior management plans. Co-taught math lessons with special education teacher.

Work Experience
Summer Camp Counselor/Preschool Program Teacher
Valley Points YMCA of New Kensington, PA, June 2012-August 2015
• Organized and taught a WQED Super Why Program to two groups of preschoolers. Worked in the Valley Points
YMCA Daycare. Served as a mentor and positive role model to children K-5th grade. Created theme-based
activities each week during camp. Participated in field trips around the community.

Professional Development
• PSSA Training, March 2018
• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide Training, March 2016
• Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory, August 2015
• SMART Notebook Training Workshop, November 2013

Activities
Professional Organization
• Clarion Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, Fall 2012-Fall 2013
Leadership Positions
• Bacchus Gamma, August 2011- May 2014, Positions held: Zeta Tau Alpha Delegate and Treasurer
• Leaders in Action Conference “Living Outside of the Box”, March 2012, Position: Public Relations Chair
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2140 Renton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15239 • 412-849-7198 • r.k.septak@gmail.com

• Zeta Tau Alpha, January 2011- May 2014, Positions held: New Member Coordinator, Assistant of
Recruitment Chair, and Panhellenic Delegate
• Panhellenic Council, August 2011-December 2012, Positions held: Zeta Tau Alpha Delegate and Treasurer
Community Service
• Adopt-a-Grandparent/Christmas Caroling, December 2012, Position: Organized entire event for the Golden
Living Nursing Home by collecting items for the residents, which included singing to the residents.
• Special Olympics, April 2011, 2012, 2013, Positions: Helped athletes at the track and field, ring toss, and
swimming area
• Christmas for a Cause, November 2012, Position: Organized recruitment event, bought supplies, raised
$200 to buy gifts, and donated all purchased items to Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital