Heather Mulford
Chester Springs,PA
Summary
Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional II Certified Educator with over 20 years of classroom experience creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Educator - Social Studies
Chester County Intermediate Unit - TCHS Pickering
01.2000 - Current
Dedicated and experienced Social Studies educator with over two decades of service at the Technical College High School - Pickering campus, specializing in curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and student mentorship. Committed to fostering student growth and career readiness in the Academic and CTE setting, while supporting fellow educators through mentoring and collaboration.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA01-1999
Bachelor of Arts - History
Alvernia University
Reading, PA01-1994
Skills
- Developed and implemented curriculum for World Cultures, Western Civilization, US History, American Government, and Career Education & Work, aligned with Pennsylvania standards and CTE objectives
- Designed differentiated lesson plans to support diverse learning styles, incorporating visual, auditory, and hands-on instructional strategies
- Conducted one-on-one student conferences to assess learning preferences, build rapport, and personalize instruction
- Integrated guided notes, modified assessments, and assistive technologies (eg, talk-to-text) to meet IEP and 504 accommodations
- Served as SkillsUSA Advisor, preparing students for district and state competitions and promoting leadership and career readiness
- Coached Academic Competition and Technical Bowl teams, fostering critical thinking and teamwork
- Mentored new teachers and supervised student teachers from West Chester University, Eastern University, and Ursinus College
- Facilitated classroom environments with clear expectations and strong management practices to ensure safety and engagement in CTE settings
- Created baseline assessments to evaluate student knowledge and skills at the start of each school year
Accomplishments
- Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award
- Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce Merit Award
- CCIU Employee of the Month – 2018, 2023
- TCHS Pickering Employee of the Month – Multiple Years
- Undefeated Tech Bowl Coach – Current Events Team (2003–2020)
Timeline
Professional Educator - Social Studies
Chester County Intermediate Unit - TCHS Pickering
01.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - History
Alvernia University
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