Heather Robinson Hernandez, MFA

Lead Trainer for Education and Direct Care

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Walsenburg, Colorado, United States

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Timeline
About me
Writer & Communications Expert | Learning & Development Specialist: Crafting Compelling Narratives & Driving Growth through Dynamic Training Programs
Education
- San Antonio College
  2003 - 2005
  AA English
  Activities and Societies: Secretary | Treasurer: Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (Beta Nu Chapter) Staff Writer: The Ranger Student Representative: Institutional Effectiveness Committee HONORS & AWARDS:National Dean’s ListChancellor’s ListSan Antonio College Dean’s ListRoger B. Bailey Memorial ScholarshipLead SA Scholarship: Enterprising Women’s ConferenceSan Antonio College’s All-USA Academic Team NomineeInstitutional Effectiveness Steering Committee
- Texas State University-San Marcos
  2007 - 2010
  MFA Creative Writing: Poetry Summa Cum Laude
  Activities and Societies: President: Medieval/RenaissanceSociety Vice President: Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society Golden Key International Honour Society Poetry Editor: Words Work Literacy Journal Poetry Reader & Advisor: Southwestern American Literature Intern | Reader: Front Porch Journal HONORS & AWARDS:Thesis Defense DistinctionGraduate Scholars Program AwardLiberal Arts Advisory Council: English Department’s Student Representative
- Texas State University-San Marcos
  2005 - 2007
  BA Major: English (Creative Writing Emphasis: Poetry) Minor: Medieval Renaissance Studies Magna Cum Laude
  Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society Vice President: Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Mitte Honors Program President: Medieval Renaissance Society Managing Editor: Persona Literary Art Journal HONORS & AWARDS:Mitte Honors ScholarRobert W. and Gloria D. Walts ScholarshipDean’s List
Experience
- AAA Speciality Health Services
  Feb 2002 - Feb 2005
  Lead Trainer for Education and Direct Care
- Catholic Charities USA
  Jan 2004 - Mar 2004
  English Language and Acculturation Teacher for Refugee Resettlement Program
- Texas State University
  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
  General Education Diploma Preparation Course Instructor
- Texas State University
  Mar 2009 - May 2010
  - World Literature and College Writing Teaching Assistant
    Aug 2007 - May 2010
  - Holocaust Poetry in Translation Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Mar 2009 - Jun 2009
- Texas State University
  Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
  - Community Engagement and Program Coordinator
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
  - College Writing Adjunct Instructor
    Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
- Trofholz Technologies, INC: Defense Language Institute English Language Center
  Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
  ESL & EFL Specialist | First-line Supervisor | Human Resources | Hiring & Promotion Committee
- San Antonio College
  Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
  Developmental English and English Composition Adjunct Instructor
- Defense Language Institute English Language Center
  Sept 2012 - Aug 2022
  - Training and Development Specialist
    Jul 2021 - Aug 2022
  - Curriculum Developer
    Dec 2019 - Jul 2021
  - Operational Supervisor
    Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
  - Advanced English Instructor for Academic Purposes & Instructor Development
    Sept 2012 - Jul 2019
- Soulful Living with Heather
  Mar 2023 - now
  Communications Specialist/Learning Development Consultant/Creative Artist
- The Huerfano World Journal
  Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
  News Writer
- Wheelhouse Retail Incubator and Community Makerspace
  Jun 2023 - Mar 2024
  Communications Management Specialist and Administrative Assistant
Licenses & Certifications
- Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset Train-the-Trainer
  The Arbinger Institute
  Oct 2021
- Change Style Indicator (CSI) & Change Navigator (CN) Certification
  OKA (Otto Kroeger Associates)
  Sept 2021
  View certificate
- EQi 2.0/EQ 360 Certification
  OKA (Otto Kroeger Associates)
  Oct 2021
  View certificate