Heather Houston 3737 25Th Avenue South * Minneapolis, Oregon 55406 * 612-280-9973 * heather.a.houston86@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE Heather Houston Writing Services Freelance Writer March 2014 - present

• Self-employed professional with capacity to contribute various forms of written support to outside organizations regarding a wide range of topics, particularly the travel industry and traveling, domestic and global social justice issues, and macroeconomics

• Duties include written content, articles, blogs, copywriting, and editing • Provides insight, perspective and objective information is actively gathered firsthand through zealous research, exposure and

engagement to various cities, states, and countries (i.e. continuous communication, cultural immersion, international work in education, multi-sector volunteerism, and a diligent following of current events and issues)

• Builds a reputation for providing excellent customer service Great AuPair Staffing Agency Personal Assistant & Early Childhood Educator and Developmental Caregiver Dec. 2013 - March 2014

• Managed all daily, household functions and support the administrative needs of the family, including, overseeing childcare and educational support, event coordination, general household finances, personal shopping, culinary oversight adapted to specialized dietary requirements, garden landscaping, and pet care

• As primary caregiver, fostered a consistent and nurturing environment for educational and personal growth, focused on creating, implementing, and evaluating individual developmental programs and activities for three young children

Nonprofit Administrative Professional August 2013 - March 2014 • Nonprofit Administrative Professional with diverse teaching skills, program development and implementation expertise,

extensive international experience, a talent for effective intercultural communication, and commitment to social justice Maximo Nivel TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Teacher August 2012 - January 2013

• Organized lesson plans and executed daily instruction for multiple classrooms of varying age, structure, proficiency level, cultural background, and personal need

• Operated within an organizational structure, while also incorporating individual personality and creative flexibility to create a dynamic classroom experience

• Worked cooperatively in a team environment to achieve institutional goals and organize collaborative activities • Provided supplemental services for individual students needing additional language support

Amis, Talula's Garden, Russet, and Orso Server 2010 - 2013 Portland YouthBuilders (Americorps VISTA) Program Operations Coordinator 2009 - 2010

• Evaluated and redesigned existing reading curriculum to encompass a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary program structure • Researched select educational theories and practices designed to increase college readiness, entrance, and retention • Formulated ideas to feasibly incorporate best practices into existing curriculum • Assessed attendance rates and procedures to reduce chronic absenteeism through early intervention

USGS Alaska Science Center Outreach Coordinator/Administrative Assistant 2008 - 2009

• Promoted events, marketing and awareness designed to engage the community, create strategic partnerships, and contribute to the organizational goals of education and outreach on issues concerning social and environmental interrelation

• Performed diversified administrative support functions across the Science Center's disciplinary branches, including research, presentation development, data entry and graphics creation

EDUCATION May 2014 - July 2014 University of Alaska, Anchorage Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 2004 - 2009

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude • Activities and Societies: Sustainability Club, Council on Sustainability, Student Government Senator, UAA Bike Club

ADDITIONAL

• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Social Media Professional • Professional Affiliations: National Association of Professional Women, American Sociological Association, Social

Psychology Network • Professional Licenses and Certifications: TEFL/TESOL (Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language) • Languages: English, Spanish