Adam Sutton
@adamsutton
Creative writer and educator blending screenwriting experience with classroom leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a screenwriter and educator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing for Screen and Television from the University of Southern California. My background spans writers' rooms, development internships, production assistance and classroom teaching, giving me a practical, production-focused storytelling perspective.
In scripted environments I supported writers and producers by taking detailed notes, organizing writers' room materials, conducting development research and producing coverage for drama scripts. I built accessible databases and documentation to streamline production workflows and assisted senior producers with technical and organizational tasks.
As an educator I designed needs-based lesson plans, managed classrooms across grade levels, and maintained student engagement through strong classroom management techniques. I taught English abroad and worked as a substitute teacher in a large urban district, demonstrating adaptability across subjects and age groups.
I bring dependable execution, strong organizational systems, and collaborative communication to creative and educational teams. I am detail-oriented, tech-capable, and committed to supporting storytellers and students to achieve measurable goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Served as a substitute teacher across multiple subjects and grade levels, designed detailed lesson plans for extended absences, and maintained classroom management to keep students on task and engaged.
Assistant
Red Wagon Entertainment
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Supported producers with technical and organizational tasks, created and documented an accessible company project database, and performed tech troubleshooting to ensure smooth home and office operations.
Writer's Assistant
Tooned Out
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Captured detailed writers' room notes, condensed and delivered organized daily materials to the showrunner, managed meals and supply budgets, and researched show backstory and character material.
ESL Instructor
Speakhabla Language Solutions
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Taught English courses in San José, designed needs-based lesson plans aligned to student competency, and helped students reach key language-learning benchmarks.
Set Production Assistant
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Supported daily production tasks for a live talk show by completing runs, errands, and on-set duties to ensure smooth show operations.
Drama Development Intern
Amazon Studios
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Supported coordinators and executives with scheduling, travel booking, and errands while reading and providing detailed coverage on hour-long drama scripts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing for Screen and Television
2012 - 2016
Grade: 3.65
Completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing for Screen and Television with a 3.65 GPA, focusing on screenwriting and television writing craft.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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