Joel Hewe

Details

Skills

Instruction & Literacy
ELA Instruction (Grades 4–8); ESL/ELD (PreK–12); Differentiated Instruction; UDL; CCSS and WIDA-Aligned Curriculum Design; Tier 2/Tier 3 Reading Intervention; MTSS Framework; Foundational Literacy; Phonics; Academic Vocabulary; Writing Instruction (Narrative, Informative, Explanatory, Argumentative); Academic Discourse; SEL Integration; Culturally Responsive Teaching

Assessment & Data
Diagnostic Reading Assessment; Formative/Summative Assessment Design; Progress Monitoring; Data-Driven Instruction; Large-Scale Assessment Coordination; Data Reporting; Student Reading Profiles; Individualized Intervention Planning

Technology
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drive, Meet); Google Classroom; Schoology; Canvas; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Nearpod; Kahoot!; Quizizz; Padlet; Edpuzzle; Zoom; Microsoft Teams; Seesaw; Spreadsheet Analytics

Leadership
Teacher Mentoring; Instructional Coaching; Professional Development Facilitation; Workshop Delivery; PLCs; Curriculum Mapping; Long-Range Planning; Cross-Departmental Collaboration; Team Leadership; Technical Writing; Project Coordination; Cross-Cultural Communication; Conflict Resolution; Adaptability

About

Illinois-licensed ESL (PreK–12) and ELA educator with 17 years of experience driving literacy growth in upper elementary classrooms. Proven track record of closing achievement gaps through MTSS-aligned reading interventions, diagnostic assessments, and data-driven instruction. Coordinated school-wide literacy testing for Grades 1–6 and led national academic recovery initiatives serving struggling readers. Earned consecutive "Outstanding" performance ratings (2024, 2025) for instructional excellence and student outcomes. Mentored 30+ teachers and delivered professional development to 35+ educators on literacy strategies and SEL integration. Seeking J-1 Visa sponsorship for SY 2027–2028 to contribute instructional expertise to U.S. elementary/middle school settings.