JOSEPH HILTON
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Special Education and ESL Teacher skilled in providing tailored instruction for students with disabilities and multilingual learners, ensuring alignment with IEP and language development objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL & Special Education Teacher, Grades 3-4
Center City PCS
Washington, D.C.
08.2024 - Current
- Standards-aligned ELA instruction integrating IEP goals and WIDA proficiency levels
- Integrated ESL supports across listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Embedded ACCESS-aligned language objectives into daily instruction
- Targeted small-group instruction to improve literacy outcomes
- Ongoing collaboration using student data to adjust instruction
Algebra Teacher
Dunbar High School
Washington, D.C.
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Full-time Algebra I instruction aligned to district standards
- Instructional scaffolds for English learners and students with disabilities
- IEP implementation and differentiated instruction
- Formative assessment to reteach concepts and improve mastery
- Teacher mentorship and equity-focused collaboration
Education
Master of Education -
Georgetown University
Washington, DC08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2020
Skills
- Standards-based instruction
- IEP implementation
- Literacy development
- Data-driven decision making
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teaching
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Academic Mentor, College Bound, Washington, D.C., 08/01/22, 06/30/24, College essay coaching, SAT preparation, and postsecondary planning, Scholarship support for first-generation students
Certifications And Licensure
- District of Columbia Teaching License
- Praxis 5362: English to Speakers of Other Languages, Passed, 12/31/25
- Praxis 5622: Principles of Learning and Teaching (K-6), Passed, 12/31/25
Timeline
ESL & Special Education Teacher, Grades 3-4
Center City PCS
08.2024 - Current
Algebra Teacher
Dunbar High School
01.2021 - 07.2024
Master of Education -
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University