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Joshua Hilton

Hartsville

Summary

Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 14 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 5 to 14 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Integrated technology into each lesson helping students become proficient writers.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor

Thomas Memorial Baptist Church
05.2021 - Current
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.

Instructional Technology Specialist

Chesterfield County School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
  • Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for Math, English, Science, and Social Studies.
  • Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
  • Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.

Elementary School Teacher

Florence School District 1
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.

Elementary School Teacher

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.

Middle School Teacher

Marlboro County School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
  • Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
  • Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.

Elementary School Teacher

Florence School District 1
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.

Elementary School Teacher

Marlboro County School District
08.2009 - 05.2015
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Education

Master of Science - Instructional Technology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
09-2021

Master of Divinity - Pastoral Ministry

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC
05-2009

Skills

  • Multimedia instruction
  • Standardized tests
  • Technology integration
  • Lesson planning
  • Organizational skills
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Instructional Technology Specialist

Chesterfield County School District
08.2021 - 05.2023

Pastor

Thomas Memorial Baptist Church
05.2021 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Florence School District 1
08.2020 - 05.2022

Elementary School Teacher

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020

Middle School Teacher

Marlboro County School District
08.2016 - 05.2019

Elementary School Teacher

Florence School District 1
08.2015 - 05.2016

Elementary School Teacher

Marlboro County School District
08.2009 - 05.2015

Master of Science - Instructional Technology

Grand Canyon University

Master of Divinity - Pastoral Ministry

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

North Greenville University

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