My passion for teaching psychology comes from my desire to share a science which helps the population understand each other in order to produce more tolerance within society. I believed initially that, as one person, I would only be able to help a small number of people if I went into private practice. However, as an instructor, I will be able to create a greater social change by guiding my students toward their greatest interest in the field. Applying this methodology, instructors use psychology to create positive influences within their worlds. I view education as a lifelong process. As a lifelong learner, I believe it is important for an instructor to create an excitement within the classroom which assists in encouraging an intrinsically motivated student. My own personal experience motivates my desire to learn and share the science of psychology. The more that society is aware of the diversity of others based on factors leading to development of the personality, the better they can be understanding and lead others to be understanding as well. It is the instructor’s job to determine the most effective way to deliver information so that it can be understood, absorbed, and stored. By creating a relevancy within the instruction, the instructor offers the student an opportunity to become more interested and therefore open to the incoming information. In order to facilitate this learning, the instructor must stimulate the students with activities and discussions which directly relate to them. Incorporating group activities, interest focused discussions, various media sources, and ongoing contact will keep the students interested and connected. I strive to integrate the career paths of each student within the classroom will provide interest provoking ideas and therefore encourage interest within each student. Along with provoking interest within the classroom, the instructor must be motivating. The excitement that the students feel from the instructor will transfer to the student. It is important for the instructor to go into the classroom with passion and show the students how excited she is to share her wealth of knowledge. Knowing how much this new knowledge will help them within their future lives and sharing that with the students will inspire continual learning. My experiences in life, blended with my desire to teach psychology in order to encourage positive social change, sets me aside as an instructor. I like to know each student and how they are motivated so that I can encourage them appropriately. As an online instructor, it is important for me to initiate and encourage the feeling of community in the class room. It is important for students to feel supported by faculty and fellow students.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Heather Hoyt, MS
1064 Kentwood Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
Phone: 803-467-3388
Email: heatherhoyt3@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProfessorHoyt
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heather-hoyt
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
My passion for teaching psychology comes from my desire to share a science which helps the population
understand each other in order to produce more tolerance within society. I believed initially that, as one
person, I would only be able to help a small number of people if I went into private practice. However, as
an instructor, I will be able to create a greater social change by guiding my students toward their greatest
interest in the field. Applying this methodology, instructors use psychology to create positive influences
within their worlds. I view education as a lifelong process. As a lifelong learner, I believe it is important for
an instructor to create an excitement within the classroom which assists in encouraging an intrinsically
motivated student. My own personal experience motivates my desire to learn and share the science of
psychology. The more that society is aware of the diversity of others based on factors leading to
development of the personality, the better they can be understanding and lead others to be understanding
as well.
It is the instructor’s job to determine the most effective way to deliver information so that it can be
understood, absorbed, and stored. By creating a relevancy within the instruction, the instructor offers the
student an opportunity to become more interested and therefore open to the incoming information. In
order to facilitate this learning, the instructor must stimulate the students with activities and discussions
which directly relate to them. Incorporating group activities, interest focused discussions, various media
sources, and ongoing contact will keep the students interested and connected. I strive to integrate the
career paths of each student within the classroom will provide interest provoking ideas and therefore
encourage interest within each student. Along with provoking interest within the classroom, the instructor
must be motivating. The excitement that the students feel from the instructor will transfer to the student. It
is important for the instructor to go into the classroom with passion and show the students how excited
she is to share her wealth of knowledge. Knowing how much this new knowledge will help them within
their future lives and sharing that with the students will inspire continual learning. My experiences in life,
blended with my desire to teach psychology in order to encourage positive social change, sets me aside
as an instructor. I like to know each student and how they are motivated so that I can encourage them
appropriately. As an online instructor, it is important for me to initiate and encourage the feeling of
community in the class room. It is important for students to feel supported by faculty and fellow students.
Personal Attributes
Detail oriented professional dedicated to personal success and lifelong learning.
Efficiently and creatively use my experience to identify ways in which students can learn and
discuss material in their course.
Apply a variety of teaching styles and adapt instruction to students with diverse learning styles.
Ability to excel in a demanding, outcome-oriented, and dynamic work environment.
Proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
Passionate about the field of psychology and research.
Extremely detail oriented, organized, engaging, and encouraging in all situations.

2. Skilled in many disciplines such as general psychology, developmental psychology, cultural
psychology, and addiction.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Boho Farmhouse, LLC
Owner 2018 -
Present
Design and create special ordered crafts including clothing, printing, and wood art.
Plexus Worldwide 2014 – Present
Gold Independent Ambassador
Share and sell natural supplements to those in need.
Lead and train a team of over 50 along their paths of being successful with their own teams.
Work closely with customers in obtaining proper supplements based on needs and follow-up to
ensure efficiency.
Premier Billing & Administrative Services 2002 - 2005
Owner, Columbia, SC
Maintained legal billing, mortgage loan processing and administrative duties for various firms.
Professional Experience
Development Analyst 2008-2009
Army Emergenct Relief Headquarters
Processed all incoming donations to assist Army soldiers and their families.
Assisted all military bases with program issues.
Assisted in yearly donation campaign for current and retired soldiers.
Legal Billing Supervisor 2003 - 2005
Murphy & Grantalnd, P.A., Columbia, SC
Created Billing Department for growing corporate litigation firm.
Maintained all aspects of billing including editing, analyzing & constructing billing and associated
forms.
Conducted electronic billing for various clients utilizing Tymetrix, Ledes and various other
methods of billing.
Managed monthly billing and past dues.
Supervise other employees as directed.
Legal Billing Specialist 2001 - 2002
Nelson Mullins, Riley & Scarborough, L.L.P., Columbia, SC
Completed monthly billing cycle for largest law firm in South Carolina, including electronic billing.
Handled all no bills, write-offs and transfers between files.
Worked with A/P and A/R concerning files on a daily basis.

3. Contract Billing Specialist 2000 - 2001
General Sales Company, Columbia, SC
Maintained monthly billing for the Contract Sales Department including daily update of contract
files i.e. receiving, delivery, invoice amounts & change orders.
Completed monthly A/R Statement, Cost Analysis & Status of Contracts.
Constructed Operation/Instruction Manuals for each job.
Loan Processor 1997 - 2000
Manufactured Housing Outlet, Sumter, SC
Processed sales and loans of manufactured homes by working closely with financial institutions
requesting contracts and preparing closing paperwork.
Issued homeowners insurance to new buyers.
Paid commissions for four sales lots with approximately 30 sales people.
Formal Education
Doctorate, Psychology Expected 2022
Walden University
Post-Masters Certificate, Teaching of Psychology Online 2016
Walden University
MS, Psychology 2015
Walden University
BS, Psychology 2013
Walden University
AA, Business, concentration in Accounting 1996
Central Carolina Technical College
Educational Training
Shaw Academy
Certificate in Child Nutrition 2015
Diploma in Nutrition 2015
Memberships and Affiliations
American Psychological Association (APA) Since 2016
Society for Teaching of Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Educational Psychology

4. Awards and Honors
Walden University
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 2015
Psi Chi National Honor Society 2015
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society 2013
Psi Beta National Honor Society, Dean’s List 2009 – 2011
Germanna Community College
Central Carolina Technical College, Dean's List 1993 – 1996
Highly Competent Subject Areas
Software:
Microsoft Office Suite
PC Law Pro
Time Matters
Facts Inventory
CMS Open
Computrac
DTE SQL
Desktop Publishing
iOS
Learning Management Systems:
Blackboard
Subject Matter Expert:
Psychology
Childhood and Adolescent Behavior
Social Influences on Behavior
Human Behavior
Human Development
Cross Cultural Psychology
Psychological Disorders
Decision Making
Brain and Behavior
Human Motivations
Addictions
Lifespan Development
Mental Health
Ethics in Psychology
Educational Psychology
Social Psychology
Personality
Psychopathology
Instructional Design

5. References
Karen C. Thompson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology, Columbia College
Phone: 803-786-3634
Email: kthompson@columbiasc.edu
Tres Haase, Lt. Col., Retired
Senior Operations Research Analysis, Program Analysis and Evaluations Division
Office of the Chief of Army Reserve
Phone: 540-379-9103
Email: tres.haase.civ@mail.mil
Lucinda Mackinnon
Math-Matters Mathematics
Phone: 214-649-0176
Email: mathmatters2005@yahoo.com