I'm David B. Toth, a Brooklyn-based educator and filmmaker with more than a decade of experience combining teaching with media production. I design engaging, self-created curricula for media arts, guide students in crafting narrative and documentary films, and help communities celebrate student work through exhibitions and school websites. From ESL classrooms to multimedia productions, I aim to inspire curiosity, collaboration, and hands-on learning, using technology to tell meaningful stories. I value clear communication, creative problem solving, and opportunities to grow as an educator and filmmaker.…

David B. Toth

I'm David B. Toth, a Brooklyn-based educator and filmmaker with more than a decade of experience combining teaching with media production. I design engaging, self-created curricula for media arts, guide students in crafting narrative and documentary films, and help communities celebrate student work through exhibitions and school websites. From ESL classrooms to multimedia productions, I aim to inspire curiosity, collaboration, and hands-on learning, using technology to tell meaningful stories. I value clear communication, creative problem solving, and opportunities to grow as an educator and filmmaker.…

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I’m David B. Toth, a Brooklyn-based educator and filmmaker with more than a decade of experience combining teaching with media production. I design engaging, self-created curricula for media arts, guide students in crafting narrative and documentary films, and help communities celebrate student work through exhibitions and school websites.

From ESL classrooms to multimedia productions, I aim to inspire curiosity, collaboration, and hands-on learning, using technology to tell meaningful stories. I value clear communication, creative problem solving, and opportunities to grow as an educator and filmmaker.

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Language

Hungarian
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Film and Digital Media Teacher at Advanced Math & Science II, New Visions Charter
August 1, 2014 - Present
Teach four sections of elective media to 11th graders on a two-day cycle, using a self-created curriculum. Facilitate hands-on units for narrative and documentary film production, implement a photography unit culminating in a community exhibit, manage equipment for in-class and events, and maintain the school's visual content and weekly student announcements.
ESL Coordinator/Teacher at Advanced Math & Science II, New Visions Charter
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2016
Determine appropriate proficiency level placements for incoming and current ELLs. Achieved 85-90% proficiency level movements across multiple years; taught self-contained ELL and struggling reader classes; co-taught U.S. History with general education teachers.
Associate Producer / Production Manager at Human Relations Media
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Contacted and interviewed subjects nationwide for educational videos; evaluated scripts; hired and managed production crews; set up budgets; assisted senior producers with talent, locations, and coordination.
Senior Reporter / Photographer at Westfair Communications
July 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Provided local business coverage; filmed, edited, and produced streaming video; authored multiple stories weekly; led cover and feature assignments.
Analyst, Writer at Penn, Schoen & Berland
February 1, 2001 - February 1, 2002
Created PowerPoint presentations to publicize polling results; analyzed market research for client satisfaction, brand awareness, and effectiveness; handled accounts including GE, Siemens, Con Edison.
Sales Assistant at Simon & Schuster
October 1, 1999 - February 1, 2001
Supported Director of Mail Order and Premium Sales; expanded sales through existing accounts and new business; contributed to product visibility and profitability.

Education

Master of Science, TESOL at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature at Cornell University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
Master of Science, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature at Cornell University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Documentary & Narrative Reels

    These are samples of documentary work. Most of them I filmed and edited.

    ]WEILL CORNELL PHARMACOLOGY GRADUATE SCHOOL
    MAKES MY BLOOD DANCE - BAND TOUR
    CITIZENS UNITED VS. DEMOCRACY - MINI DOC
    PODCAST GUEST INTRO

    This narrative reel showcases David Toth’s work, where he filled the roles of writer/director/editor. It includes scenes from four short films and two commercials.