I am an efficient, inventive and detail-oriented writer and journalist, looking for opportunities to further develop my skills in a professional setting. My strengths include an ability to capture vulnerability and reality in my work, tackling sensitive issues with respect and care, and using a broad imagination to approach tasks in radical new directions.

Martyna Stankeviciute-Hooper

I am an efficient, inventive and detail-oriented writer and journalist, looking for opportunities to further develop my skills in a professional setting. My strengths include an ability to capture vulnerability and reality in my work, tackling sensitive issues with respect and care, and using a broad imagination to approach tasks in radical new directions.

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I am an efficient, inventive and detail-oriented writer and journalist, looking for opportunities to further develop my skills in a professional setting. My strengths include an ability to capture vulnerability and reality in my work, tackling sensitive issues with respect and care, and using a broad imagination to approach tasks in radical new directions.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Volunteer Tutor
January 1, 2020 - Present
Taught GCSE and A-Level English Literature and Language to a variety of children, including students with special needs. Responsible for coordinating with parents and developing personalised educational plans for each student.
Head of Student Newspaper at Thomas Deacon Academy
January 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Solely responsible for the writing, editing and distribution of the student newspaper, covering current news, events in the school, and extra trivia available for the students and teachers weekly.
Prefect of Communications - Leadership Course at Thomas Deacon Academy
January 1, 2021 - September 16, 2025
Completed a week-long leadership course as part of tenure as Prefect of Communications, covering topics such as effective teamwork, collaboration and management strategies.
Administrative Volunteer at Aragon House
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Coordinating, completing and organising documents and files for the hotel, including fire and food safety. Liaised with management and staff to ensure accurate, up-to-date information was kept.
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze DoE)
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award (part of DoE program) – awarded for completing service, skills, and physical recreation requirements.
Volunteer Tutor at Self-employed / Volunteer
January 1, 2020 - Present
Taught GCSE and A-Level English Literature and Language to a variety of children, including students with special needs. Responsible for coordinating with parents and developing personalised educational plans for each student.
Head of Student Newspaper at Thomas Deacon Academy (TDA)
January 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Solely responsible for the writing, editing and distribution of the student newspaper, covering current news, events in the school, and extra trivia available for the students and teachers weekly.
Administrative Volunteer at Aragon House
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Responsible for coordinating, completing and organising documents and files for the hotel, including fire and food safety. Liaised with management and staff to ensure accurate, up-to-date information was kept.
Volunteer Tutor at Volunteer
January 1, 2020 - Present
Taught GCSE and A-Level English Literature and Language to a variety of children, including students with special needs. Responsible for coordinating with parents and developing personalised educational plans for each student.
Head of Student Newspaper at Thomas Deacon Academy
January 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Solely responsible for the writing, editing and distribution of the student newspaper, covering current news, events in the school, and extra trivia available for the students and teachers weekly.
Leadership Course (Prefect of Communications) at Thomas Deacon Academy
January 8, 2021 - September 16, 2025
Completed a week-long leadership course covering topics such as effective teamwork, collaboration and management strategies.
Administrative Volunteer at Aragon House
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Coordinating, completing and organising documents and files for the hotel, including fire and food safety. Liaised with management and staff to ensure accurate, up-to-date information was kept.
Volunteer Tutor at Various (GCSE & A-Level English Tutoring)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Taught GCSE and A-Level English Literature and Language to a variety of children, including students with special needs. Responsible for coordinating with parents and developing personalised educational plans for each student.
Head of Student Newspaper at Thomas Deacon Academy
June 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Solely responsible for the writing, editing and distribution of the student newspaper, covering current news, events in the school, and extra trivia available for the students and teachers weekly.
Leadership Course Participant (Prefect of Communications) at Thomas Deacon Academy
July 7, 2021 - September 16, 2025
Completed a week-long leadership course as part of tenure as Prefect of Communications, covering topics such as effective teamwork, collaboration and management strategies.
Administrative Volunteer at Aragon House (Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award)
December 31, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Responsible for coordinating, completing and organising documents and files for the hotel, including fire and food safety. Liais ed with management and staff to ensure accurate, up-to-date information was kept.
Journalism Intern at Travel Radar
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Interned as a Journalism Writer over a three-month period. Studied industry-specific skills such as SEO optimisation and data-driven journalism, alongside the writing of 36 published articles. Awarded a CPD Level 3 Diploma in Journalism.
Volunteer Tutor at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Taught GCSE and A-Level English Literature and Language to a variety of children, including students with special needs. Coordinated with parents and developed personalised educational plans for each student. Successfully helped students move up 3 grades.
Head of Student Newspaper at Thomas Deacon Academy (TDA)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Solely responsible for the writing, editing and distribution of the student newspaper. Covered current news, events in the school, and extra trivia available for the students and teachers weekly, raising engagement by 50%.
Administrative Volunteer at Aragon House (Bronze DofE Award)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Coordinated, completed, and organised documents and files for the hotel, including fire and food safety. Liaised with management and staff to ensure accurate, up-to-date information was kept with 100% accuracy.

Education

BA English Literature with Creative Writing at University of Warwick
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A-Levels at Thomas Deacon Academy Sixth Form
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
GCSEs at Thomas Deacon Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
BA English Literature with Creative Writing at University of Warwick
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A-Levels at Thomas Deacon Academy Sixth Form
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
GCSEs at Thomas Deacon Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
BA English Literature with Creative Writing at University of Warwick
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A-Levels at Thomas Deacon Academy Sixth Form
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
GCSEs at Thomas Deacon Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
BA English Literature with Creative Writing at University of Warwick
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
A-Levels at Thomas Deacon Academy Sixth Form
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
GCSEs at Thomas Deacon Academy
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with Creative Writing at University of Warwick
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A-Levels at Thomas Deacon Academy Sixth Form
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
GCSEs at Thomas Deacon Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
CPD Level 3 Diploma in Journalism
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Journalism Work Experience Certification (Springpod)
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality