Mariah H

Organized, motivated, positive, whitewater multi-sport athlete and guide with depth of experience in social media marketing and content development; international outdoor adventure tourism; yoga and wellness. Technically proficient on Mac and PC. Proficient in verbal and written Spanish.

Professional and Substitute Teacher - Raleigh and Fayette County Schools - West Virginia

(2007-01)

• Secondary Language Arts Teacher (Journalism, Creative Writing, 7th-12th Grades, professional editing services); Long Term Substitute in English Language Arts, Elementary Education, Spanish, Math, and Physical Education

International Wilderness Guide/Instructor - Various Companies - USA, New Zealand, Argentina, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Chile

(2001-01 - 2023-12)

• Guiding (and some trip leading) experience as Interpretive River Guide, Instructor or private boater on 1-18 day trips in U.S.A. (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, West Virginia, California, Arkansas, Wyoming, Isle Royale), New Zealand, Argentina, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Chile
• Single Pitch Rock Climbing Guide (New River Gorge); SUP Guide (New River Gorge); Sea Kayaking Guide (Costa Rica, New Zealand); Class IV Whitewater Kayaker
• Zip Line Guide (Costa Rica); Vail Resorts Private Snowboard Instructor (Beaver Creek); Single Pitch Climbing Guide, SUP Guide and Yoga Instructor (Adventures on the Gorge); River Surf enthusiast and actively learning ocean surfing
• Has spent 2013-2022 guiding (non-motorized river trips) on Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park
• Maintains awareness of international river safety protocol, wilderness first aid, risk management, and professional standards in dynamic, wilderness work environments
• Helped build and owns two nine foot wooden dories
• New Zealand Rafting Association National Class V Guide License

Instructor, Practitioner - Kula Community Yoga Studio - Fayetteville, West Virginia

(2010-01 - 2019-12)

• Teaches regular classes in asana, breathwork and restorative reiki
• Created and Implemented "Yoga On the Gorge" in partnership with Adventures on the Gorge and Kula Yoga Studio
• Created and implemented "Class for a Cause," an annual donation yoga class fundraiser to benefit NRGLC

Language & Composition Coach - Write On Institute - Fayetteville, West Virginia and Futaleufú, Chile

(2008-01)

• Personalized, English/Spanish conversational language and communication courses
• Formalized one-on-one tutoring services for Language Arts, Spanish, Writing, ages 5th - adult

Event Coordinator - Wanderlust Yoga Festival - Snowshoe, West Virginia and Squaw Valley, California

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• 2016 Snowshoe, WV Event Set-up/break-down
• 2017 Squaw Valley, CA SUP Yoga
• 2018 Snowshoe, WV Venue Manager

Account Director - WELD - Oak Hill, West Virginia and Salt Lake City, Utah

(2012-01 - 2013-12)

• Oversaw or was involved with O.A.R.S., Yakima, ZMM Architects, ACE Adventure Resort, Boy Scouts of America, and HSC accounts

Content Strategist - WELD - Oak Hill, West Virginia

(2008-01 - 2010-12)

• Written Content: Oversaw content theme creation, content development, and copy publishing for multiple projects including full client website design or rebuild, web copy, blogs, social media activity, and cross-platform SEO best practices

Project Coordinator: Train the Trainer - Wolf Creek Park Nature and Science Center - Fayetteville, West Virginia

(2007-01 - 2008-12)

• Designed, facilitated, and implemented local education program to raise youth awareness and leadership in regards to county-wide Water and Wastewater Treatment issues in Fayette County, West Virginia

Teacher Certification Program - Secondary Language Arts; SEI/ELL Endorsement - Prescott College (2007-01 - 2010-12)

Professional Teacher License - 5th - Adult Language Arts - Prescott College

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature; Spanish proficiency - Grinnell College (1999-01 - 2002-12)

Summer Term Study - Ecology, Environmental Studies of Yucatán Peninsula and Mayan Anthropology; Spanish Language Immersion - Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (2001-06 - 2001-08)