High School Special Education Teacher (ELA and Social Studies)
Conor Mulvena
Odyssey Charter High School
Wilmington,DE
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated Social Studies and Special Education Teacher with a strong foundation in special education and a focus on diverse learning needs. Developed and implemented individualized education plans that enhanced student progress. Managed behavior effectively and utilized differentiated instruction strategies. Collaborated with social studies teachers to integrate accommodations and modifications throughout the curriculum.
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher (ELA and Social Studies)
2 Years 3 Months- Adapted and modified Social Studies and ELA curricula to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities, ensuring every student was able to access and succeed in the general education curriculum
- Delivered targeted and scaffolded instructional support in inclusion and resource settings for students with IEPs in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies classes across grades 9–12.
- Collaborated with co-teachers to modify assignments, ensuring students met state standards in ELA and Social Studies.
- Advocated for students with IEPs to ensure accommodations were effectively implemented across all classes.
- Actively participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and multidisciplinary team discussions to advocate for student needs and provide updates on a student's academic status.
- Analyzed math and reading data to establish important academic goals for students.
Special Education Social Studies Teacher
1 Year 11 Months- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to the unique needs and abilities of students with diverse learning challenges, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and specific learning disabilities.
- Adapted and modified social studies curriculum to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities, enhancing accessibility and engagement for all students in an inclusive classroom.
- Employ differentiated instructional strategies, multisensory materials, and assistive technologies to facilitate comprehension and retention of historical concepts and content.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, and parents to coordinate interventions, accommodations, and behavioral supports to foster academic and socio-emotional growth.
- Conducted ongoing assessments and data analysis to monitor student progress and adjust instructional practices, developing targeted interventions for academic and behavioral challenges.
- Advocated for students with disabilities by participating in IEP meetings, contributing to 504 plan development, and providing input for transition planning to support post-secondary success.
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities, staying up to date on current research, best practices, and legal mandates in special education to continually enhance instructional effectiveness and support student achievement.
Long-term Substitute/Substitute/Paraeducator
7 Months- Long-term substitute work was for a 6th grade special education social studies position. There was an academic support class that I lead, which consisted of 12 students with learning disabilities.
- Supported students with special needs to enable the lead teacher to focus on lessons.
- Long-term substitute work was for a 6th grade special education social studies position. There was an academic support class that I led, which consisted of 12 students with learning disabilities.
- Participated in IEP meetings to provide insights on student needs and gave recommendations to the special education department chair on what revisions should be made to student IEPs on my caseload.
- Planned and implemented lessons in academic support class focusing on math problem solving, reading comprehension, decoding, reading fluency, and writing skills.
- Co-taught social studies while leading academic support class, collaborating on lesson planning and providing targeted assistance to struggling students in four classes of 15 to 24 students.
- The long-term substitute position was at P.S DuPont middle school. Also did work at a variety of schools throughout the Brandywine School District.
Museum Educator/Interpreter
2 Years 2 Months- Developed and edited history programs focused on Delaware history for diverse student age groups, from 8 to 16, enhancing their understanding of local heritage.
- Programs had to do with a variety of topics including, but not limited to, the American Revolution, the Underground Railroad, the native people of Delaware and the first European settlers.
- Arranged materials to facilitate programs for student groups.
- Managed student groups in museum spaces, collaborating with teachers to maintain order and create a positive learning environment.
- While not running programs I worked the front desk at the museum entrance. This work included a variety of responsibilities such as answering phones, introducing people to the gallery and answering questions that visitors to the museum had.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
ARTC Program (Completed June 2024)
Skills
Classroom management
Emotional guidance
Co-teaching strategies
Collaborative teaching
Data analysis
Student engagement
Classroom organization
Instructional strategies
Relationship building
Certification
- Continuing License: Effective Date: 08/01/2026, Expiration Date: 07/31/2031
- Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12, also Valid grades 6-8 in a Middle School)
- Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Grades K-12)
- Secondary English Language Arts Teacher (Grades 9-12, also valid grades 6-8 in a Middle School)
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher (ELA and Social Studies)
Odyssey Charter High School
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Special Education Social Studies Teacher
ASPIRA High School
07.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Long-term Substitute/Substitute/Paraeducator
Kelly Services
11.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Museum Educator/Interpreter
Delaware Historical Society
09.2019 - 11.2021Read More
University of Delaware, College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts from History
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