LEE'TAYNA Hostick
Educator/Instructional Media Designer
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Resourceful and innovative educator, coach, and Instructional Designer with over 8 years of experience as a teacher and a tutor in traditional school settings and e-learning with curriculum development for a wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. In addition, I offer insightful analysis of content coupled with multi-media and production video elements to create memorable and effective learning programs that achieve desired learning and business outcomes. I am also adept in strong communication, interpersonal skills, and sales experience to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor Mentor
Air Tutors
02.2022 - Current
- Optimized and re-cut image and video files by identifying clips, editing and encoding videos and pulling screengrabs.
- Managed digital archives to maintain organized file management system of images and video clips.
- Developed content for press releases, websites and social media.
- Tutored and managed diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Increased students' grade percentage by 25% and 60%, and motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Created engaging and eye-catching graphics that were used in online ads and in social media campaigns.
- Created lifelike characters with appropriate textures, shadows and features.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
International English Teacher
English First
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Developed innovative lesson plans for hundreds of students to keep them engaged in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Oversaw media, catalog and instructional areas.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Source4Teachers
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
Professor's Assistant
Savannah College Of Art And Design
01.2012 - 02.2012
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
Education
Master of Arts - Cinema Studies
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA05.2015
Master of Arts - Film And Television
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Art And Design
Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA05.2008
Skills
- In-Class or At-Home Support
- Online Learning Platforms
- Essay Writing
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Reading comprehension
- Scriptwriting
- Podcast production
- Proofreading
- Photography
Accomplishments
- Increased student's grade average by 60%.
- Improved effectiveness by integrating new resources and revamping approach.
- Tutored up to 100 students per month.
Certification
TESOL/TEFL - 120 hours - Global Leadership College
Mediabistro Digital Marketing Certification: Completed in 2015
Digital Marketing Boot Camp
Areas of Focus: Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Platforms like Facebook, Youtube, etc., and marketing.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Tutor Mentor
Air Tutors
02.2022 - Current
International English Teacher
English First
11.2017 - 09.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Source4Teachers
10.2015 - 05.2018
Professor's Assistant
Savannah College Of Art And Design
01.2012 - 02.2012
Master of Arts - Film And Television
Savannah College of Art And Design
Bachelor of Arts - Art And Design
Bluefield University
Master of Arts - Cinema Studies
Savannah College of Art And Design
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