Kay Hoyt

Instructional Design (ADDIE, SAM) • Learning Asset & eLearning Development (Articulate 360, Canva, Adobe Suite) Adult Learning Principles • AI-Enabled Learning Design

Elementary School Teacher, Grades 3-4 - Westminster School - Annandale, VA, USA

(2020-08 - 2022-08)

• Designed and implemented standards-aligned instructional materials using the McGraw Hill MyMath curriculum, applying backward design principles to translate learning objectives into effective classroom instruction.
• Served as Interim Science Department Chair, conducting curriculum needs assessments and training new staff on instructional best practices and materials selection.
• Analyzed learner performance data to identify knowledge gaps and iteratively improve instructional content and delivery.
• Designed and launched supplemental enrichment programming to extend core curriculum and strengthen critical-thinking outcomes.

Subject Expert Teacher, Kindergarten - BASIS International School - Guangzhou, China

(2017-08 - 2020-07)

• Developed a full early-literacy curriculum and instructional materials spanning phonics, grammar, reading, and writing.
• Designed math instructional content using the HMH Saxon Math curriculum to support conceptual learning.
• Built differentiated scaffolding strategies and learning supports for English Language Learners, ensuring accessible content design.
• Designed and facilitated instructional-practice training for incoming staff as Summer Institute Trainer across two international campuses.

Early Childhood Educator - Value Driven Academy - Guangzhou, China

(2016-08 - 2017-07)

• Delivered standards-aligned instruction and designed learning stations aligned to defined instructional objectives.

Adjunct Instructor, Academic Writing - University of Brasilia - Brasilia, DF, Brazil

(2015-08 - 2015-12)

• Designed and delivered graduate-level instructional content, translating complex scholarly material into clear, structured learning guides.
• Coached students through revision cycles for theses and peer-reviewed publications, providing structured feedback and quality review.

Program Manager (Minister) - International Churches of Christ - Miami/Gainesville FL; Santiago, Chile; Brasilia, Brazil

(2003-06 - 2015-12)

• Designed and delivered training curricula and facilitator guides for a leadership-development program engaging 5,000 participants.
• Trained and managed 4 interns and 20 team leaders in program delivery and facilitation skills for audiences exceeding 100 participants.
• Led end-to-end project management for large-scale programs, including a 2,500-person conference and recurring 300-person events, coordinating logistics, content, and stakeholders with minimal oversight.

Master of Education - Elementary Education - American College of Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science Education - University of Florida