Heidi Horton

210-***-**** adq6j6@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

-M.S. Ed, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 2008

-BA, Linguistics, English minor, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, 2005

*Current USAF Civilian, International Affairs Training, Security Cooperation Programs & Education Professional

*Secret Clearance, and valid Official and Tourist Passports

*OPI Rater and Verifier

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

Language Testing Specialist & ECL Test Site Manager Series 1701 GS-11 09/2014– Present

Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) GS-11 01/2012 - Present

JBSA Lackland, San Antonio, TX

-Six years’ specialized experience and demonstrated knowledge of the International / Foreign Affairs Security Assistance Management Manual and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Programs. Use professional knowledge to develop, analyze, and evaluate training possibilities within an FMS program and diplomatically communicate to USG and international stakeholders. Understanding of the procedures for the development, coordination, and planning for the formulation of (LOAs) and availability of DoD or contractor provided training options.

-Ability to work complex project management issues with foreign governments, their military, and U.S. industry with an understanding of cultural, socio-political, and economic dynamics.

-Have established and maintained excellent diplomatic relationships and dialogue with US SCO’s offices in EUCOM, AFRICOM, PACOM, and CENTCOM, in order to assist with testing of in-country military personnel as a requirement to qualify them for FOT in CONUS.

-Able to manage the USARAF staff development program which will include training newcomers, leader professional development, and battlefield staff rides.

-Can review and update the annual Command Training Guidance and other command training policies.

-Able to serve as the Command Digital Training Management System (DTMS) Program Manager.

-Able to reconcile country cases throughout the life-cycle starting with implementation, and prepare for closure.

-Able to provide input on policy and development, management, and oversight of programs and policy.

-Can be the liaison between managed countries’ representatives, SCOs, MAJCOMs, and other USG agencies to ensure implementation of training for/by these agencies

-Able to develop and initiate proper documentation, including estimated training costs, training sequences, and identification of potential problem areas based on factors unique to the requesting countries.

-Can develop official correspondence, messages, and items of interest, staff summaries, sheets, and talking papers relative to assigned programs and can further answer inquiries and provide detailed analysis to various staff agencies.

-Possess knowledge of USG International/Foreign Affairs objectives, Arms Export Control Act (AECA), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes, and understanding of international relations policy objectives within Security Assistance/Cooperation Programs.

-Possess knowledge and technical skill to develop, analyze, and evaluate training options within the legal scope of an FMS program and diplomatically communicate complex plans to USG and international stakeholders.

-Ability to analyze and coordinate FMS cases for specific requirements, within USG and DoD regulatory policy, for money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services needed to support the program and apply the federal acquisition process for development, implementation, line management, execution, and closure of FMS training cases.

-Can perform duties that support training responsibilities and can exercise knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements for training and operations described in Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Publications, and other references.

-Can independently develop, coordinate and implement any necessary plans/policies by applying initiative and judgment.

-Write, edit, and revise test items for the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test; administer tests

-Edit and revise testing documents, including regulations and policy and can interpret program requirements, criteria, rules, and regulations

-Monitor ECL testing sites in OCONUS Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs)

-Collaborate with colleagues to facilitate development of organizational communications policies and strategies with testing sites worldwide.

-Can develop and compile written training policies and directives for immersive training resources.

-Can negotiate task schedules with customers and stakeholders.

-Can advise personnel on training and education solutions.

-Can identify resources to support various levels of business program operations

-Can incorporate host and partner nations' customs and courtesies while maintaining U.S. military protocol standards.

-Meet and consult with staff and program officials to obtain cooperation and input.

-Able to establish monitoring criteria and plans to assess the educational and testing effectiveness and progress, and to determine compliance with rules and regulations

-Have familiarity of instructional and training system principles, practices, and techniques.

-Administer ECL/ALCPT/ELPT tests

Additional skills/abilities:

-Extensive experience with MS Office, data entry, document tracking, various forms of correspondence, and maintaining documents/folders

-Developed briefings for distinguished visitors, high-ranking personnel, foreign visitors, and MTTs overseas

-Develop official correspondence, messages, and items of interest, sheets, and talking papers relative to assigned projects

-Ability to consult literature in the field, regulations, program records, and other department offices to develop the analysis and support the conclusions drawn.

-Ability to analyze, evaluate and accomplish special training studies and projects

-Advanced ability to use office computer software applications in the preparation of word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in written and oral mediums.

EFL/ESL Instructor, DLIELC, JBSA Lackland, San Antonio, TX

October 2011 – September 2014

-Instruct various levels of ESL and English for Specific Purposes with working knowledge of instructional design and materials development to include the use of technology and student assessment techniques and objectives that include test and measurement principles and practices from working within ETF at DLIELC

-Duties include: instructing foreign military officers in English conversation, vocabulary and grammar, as well as the four major language areas and possess professional knowledge of ESL principals, approaches, methods, and techniques of instruction for ESL/EFL, including specialized knowledge of the English language and American culture; maintain knowledge of EEO principles and safety and security regulations.

-Monitor student progress and make recommendations as needed.

-Develop, evaluate, and revise instruction, including communicative skills, for adult military learners and evaluate student progress.

-Conduct research projects on English Learner education involving the analysis of policy related issues.

-Review and evaluate a wide variety of instructional materials, curricula, student assignments, and information.

-Develop and successfully utilize original material incorporating changes and/or four-major skills development.

EFL/ESL Instructor, Diplomatic Language Services, United Arab Emirates

July 2010 – July 2011

-Instructed various levels of EFL and English for Specific Purposes at Zayed Military City. Duties included: instructing UAE military officers and pilots in English conversation, vocabulary and grammar, as well as the four major language modes; student testing; student conferencing; documenting student progress.

-January 2011-July 2011: Team Leader. Responsibilities include:

oFacilitating regular meetings with the program manager in Virginia and keep them informed about the program and the teachers

oBeing the Point-of-Contact with our sponsor in the UAE: leading them contract team to accomplish administrative assignments/duties

oMaintaining good communication with my team of teachers and address any needs or changes that are necessary for the benefit of the program

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

Visiting Faculty, University of West Florida, College of Professional Studies, Pensacola, FL

August 2009 – June 2010

-Lead Instructor ESOL Principles and Practices. This required that I instruct 4 undergraduate sections, as well as one graduate section of this course and was responsible for the syllabus and curriculum for this course.

Adjunct Faculty, University of West Florida, College of Professional Studies, Pensacola, FL

August 2008 – August 2009

-Full responsibility for 1-3 sections of one undergraduate course, two being online courses, and the others being traditional face-to-face courses. Course is entitled ESOL Principles and Practices.

-Other Undergraduate/Graduate Courses Taught:

- ESOL Principles and Practices - Teaching English to ESOL Students

- Teaching Diverse Populations

Adjunct Faculty, University of West Florida, International Education Programs, Pensacola, FL

August 2008 – June 2010

-Full responsibility for 2-4 courses each semester, ranging from 10-15 students from beginning to high intermediate levels. Created the syllabus for each course, supplied materials, and designed each lesson plan. Independent course development including instructional materials was required

Adjunct Faculty, Drexel University, English Language Center, Philadelphia, PA

October 2007 – August 2008

-Full responsibility for two separate courses per semester, ranging from 5-15 students from beginning to advanced levels. Created the syllabus for each course, supplied materials, and designed each lesson plan.

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