Olen Rathel
Delmar,DE
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with 25 years in diverse instructional settings. Led mentorship programs for para-educators and general educators, enhancing collaborative efforts with families and faculty. Developed tailored strategies and accommodations for students across the disability spectrum, fostering inclusive environments that maximize student potential.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Deaf-Blind Teacher
Delaware Statewide Deaf/Blind Program
Newark, DE
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement tailored strategies and accommodations that enhance support for students with Deaf-Blindness.
- Enhanced the capacity of team members by providing education and training to support the student.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for students with diverse sensory needs.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
ORTHOPEDIC PROGRAM SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Seaford School District
Seaford, DE
01.2001 - 01.2022
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Easton School District
Easton, MD
BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER
Wicomico Co. Board of Education
Salisbury, MD
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
MDBachelor of Science - Business
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MDSkills
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Inclusion Practices
- Curriculum Development
- Evaluations & Progress Reports
- Assistive technology
- Student Engagement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Scheduling
Certification
- Special Education Advance Professional Certificate, MD
- Generic Special Education Infant-3/1-8/6-adult, DE
- Teacher of Exceptional Children – LD, SED and MH (7-12), DE
- Teacher of Exceptional Children – Grades 1-8, Grades K – 12, DE
Timeline
Deaf-Blind Teacher
Delaware Statewide Deaf/Blind Program
01.2022 - Current
ORTHOPEDIC PROGRAM SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Seaford School District
01.2001 - 01.2022
BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER
Wicomico Co. Board of Education
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Easton School District
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Bachelor of Science - Business
Salisbury University