John Dunphy

Passionate and dedicated social studies educator with a strong commitment to engaging urban students through STEAM and project-based learning. Skilled in differentiating instruction to support both inclusion and advanced learners, ensuring all students have access to meaningful and challenging content. Focused on making history relevant by connecting lessons from the past to contemporary civic issues, fostering critical thinking, and empowering students to become informed, active citizens. Adept at creating dynamic, student-centered learning experiences that inspire curiosity, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of the world. Proficient in leveraging educational technology to promote digital literacy skills essential for 21st-century success. Proficient in leveraging educational technology to enhance instruction and promote digital literacy skills essential for 21st-century success.

• Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
• Completed extra training to further help students under care.
• Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of the HCST Middle School Social Studies Curriculum.
• Enhanced student learning with project based learning and data driven analytics.

• Quark, Apple - 2006
• Certified Social Studies K-12, NJDE - 2026
• Photoshop, Adobe - 2012
• Certified English K-12, NJDE - 2016