Heidi Wurzberger
Thurmont
Summary
Professional educator with commitment to high standards and impactful teaching methods. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement and improving literacy skills. Highly collaborative and adaptable, thriving in dynamic educational environments. Expertise in instructional design and assessment, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools, Urbana Middle School
08.2015 - Current
- Experience teaching every grade level Honors and Co-Taught courses
- 8th Grade (2015, 2016, 2019)
- 7th Grade (2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- 6th Grade (2017, 2018)
- 6th and 7th grade Reading Writing Workshop (2021 - Present)
- Language Foundations (2019 - Present)
Substitute Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Worked a variety of daily substitute jobs at the high school level in all subject areas
- Worked multiple long-term substitute positions 2014-2015 (English at Walkersville High School and Tuscarora High School)
Education
Master of Education - Instructional Design and Technology
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Emmitsburg, MD12.2023
Bachelor of Art - English, Secondary Education
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA05.2013
Skills
- Instructional design
- Technology for education
- Reading comprehension
- Literary analysis
- Interpersonal relationships
- Teacher Leadership
Professional Development
- Vanguard Program, Frederick County Public Schools, 2022 - 2025
- CTTL Summer Workshop, Frederick County Public Schools, Summer 2024
- ASDEC Training for Language Foundations, Frederick County Public Schools, 2019
- Summer Curriculum Writing Workshop, Frederick County Public Schools, Multiple Years
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools, Urbana Middle School
08.2015 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Art - English, Secondary Education
Saint Vincent College
Master of Education - Instructional Design and Technology
Mount Saint Mary’s University
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