Lenka Ptak

· Established strong partnerships with other institutions via collaborative research projects that benefited both faculty members professional development as well as student learning experiences (a research project with the University of Ostrava/Czech Republic „Analysis of specific shortcomings in Czech speeches of Polish users of the Czech language).

· Regularly presented the results of my research at conferences and lectures in Poland and abroad, including Slovakia, Czech, Spain, Croatia and Stockholm in Sweden.

· Collaborated with faculty members on conference meetings.

· Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.

· Worked with the dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in the field of Slavic Studies.

· Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans.

· Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accordance with stated course objectives.

· Enhanced student research skills by supervising bachelor’s and master’s thesis.

· Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.

· Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives (corpus-driven learning).

· Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.

· Graded tests and assignments and uploaded them to the school database.

· Boosted enrollment numbers in targeted courses through strategic marketing efforts such as informational sessions or guest lectures at local high schools or community events.

• Advised outgoing students on best practices for adapting to life in a foreign country, providing valuable guidance and resources.
• Evaluated program effectiveness by gathering feedback from students, implementing improvements as needed.
• Prepared and signed Inter-institutional Agreements.
• Supervised the arrival of academic teachers from foreign universities.
• Worked closely with academic advisors to ensure students study abroad plans aligned with their degree requirements.
• Developed strong relationships with partner institutions, fostering a positive environment for collaboration and exchange by visiting partner universities in Europe and Canada.
• Facilitated communication between home universities and host institutions to resolve any administrative issues that arose during the exchange process.
• Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
• Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
• Organized orientation sessions for incoming students.
• Managed the learning process for incoming exchange students, ensuring accurate placement in suitable programs.

• Actively participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify areas for improvement within the school community.
• Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
• Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
• Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
• Taught courses under the guidance of senior instructors.

• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.