Brianna Martinez
@briannamartinez1
Creative photographer and educator blending visual storytelling with instructional expertise.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a photographer and educator with a strong foundation in English literature and creative writing, complemented by hands-on experience in film and digital production. I’ve developed artful portrait and video work for diverse clients while managing social media strategies that drove an 80% increase in monthly engagement for clients.
As an instructor and tutor, I lectured on literary devices, organized course materials on Canvas, and created writing guides that supported student learning; I bring a collaborative, student-centered approach and a practiced eye for visual storytelling and multimedia communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Social Media Manager
Freelance
Sep 2017 - Present (8 years 4 months)
Developed content strategies and produced multimedia assets that increased client monthly engagement by 80% (since Jan 2025), and managed audience communication and CTAs.
Photographer
Freelance
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years)
Creates artful portraits, event photography, and short-form videos for clients and businesses, delivering polished visual assets for marketing and personal use since 2015.
UWLectured on literary devices and interdisciplinary writing strategies for four cohorts while completing MA studies, organized Canvas course materials, and held regular office hours for student support.
AmeriCorps Tutor
Great Oaks Charter High School
Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years)
Developed writing guides and supplemental materials to support student writing, advanced academic goals with interactive activities, and promoted interest in diverse literary genres.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UWUniversity of Washington
Master of Arts, English
2019 - 2021
Grade: 3.91
Activities and societies: Black and White Film Photography Teaching Fellow; Photographic Center Northwest; Names Family Foundation Scholarship (Summer 2024)
Completed a Master of Arts in English with a 3.91 GPA and served as a Black and White Film Photography Teaching Fellow at the Photographic Center Northwest.
WCWhittier College
Bachelor of Arts, English
2014 - 2017
Grade: 3.86
Activities and societies: Focus in Creative Writing; Spanish minor; Mellon Mays Fellow; Studied Filmmaking Fundamentals Abroad; Northwest Film Forum; Literary Honors Society; Whittier College Peer Mentor (2015–2017)
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus in Creative Writing and a Spanish minor, graduating with a 3.86 GPA and participating in Mellon Mays and Literary Honors Society.
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