Contributing Editor, API Speaks at Attachment Parenting International
Austin, Texas Area
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- Leader of S. Austin Chapter at Attachment Parenting International
- Contributing Editor, API Speaks at Attachment Parenting International
- Independent Writing and Editing Professional at Self Employed
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- Program Director at National Poetry Slam
- Center Director at Sylvan Learning Center
- Adjunct English Instructor at Texas Lutheran University
- Lead Writing Updater, District Writing Trainer, Conference Updater, Teacher, Diagnostician at Sylvan Learning Center
- English Instructor at Texas State University
- Interim Director & Writing Director at Texas State University Creative Writing Camp
- Writing Program at Katherine Anne Porter Young Writers Program
- English Teacher at Lanier High School
- Education
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- Texas State University-San Marcos
- The University of Texas at Austin
- New Mexico State University
- Taos High School
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Sonya Feher’s Summary
Sonya Fehér is a writer, mama, educator, and performer living in Austin, Texas. She has worked as an educator for over two decades and an arts organizer for 15+ years.
Sonya Feher’s Specialties:
*Creative Writing
*Grant Writing
*Teaching
*Educational Counseling
*Global and Line Editing
*Curriculum Development
*Public Speaking
*Event Planning
Sonya Feher’s Experience
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Leader of S. Austin Chapter
Attachment Parenting International
(Individual & Family Services industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Lead chapter meetings, prepare and present educational topics for parents, coordinate guest speakers, administrate and manage chapter business including reports to parent organization, working with co-leaders and chapter volunteers, and moderating member list-serves, all with the goal of supporting parents in practicing attachment parenting.
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Contributing Editor, API Speaks
Attachment Parenting International
(Individual & Family Services industry)
2009 — Present (less than a year)
Edit and approve blog posts for grammatical correctness and consistency with AP principles. Write blog posts related to attachment parenting.
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Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Self Employed
(Writing and Editing industry)
September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Working on multiple book projects and freelancing.
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Program Director
National Poetry Slam
(Performing Arts industry)
March 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 6 months)
Curated and scheduled all day and late night programming at world's largest performance poetry event at over a dozen venues for five day festival
Coordinated workshops, panels, showcases, readings and volunteers for most extensive daytime programming in history of event.
Managed Volunteer and Day Event Coordinators.
Created first ever day care offering at any NPS. -
Center Director
Sylvan Learning Center
(Education Management industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years )
Managed the day-to-day operation of a Sylvan Learning Center, educational programs, P&L controls, staffing, curriculum delivery, sales, management, parent conferences.
Hired, trained, and managed staff .
Monitored and tracked center performance, revenues, expenses, accounts receivable and collection of fees.
Performed educational consultations and enrollment conferences with prospective parents.
Ran center staff meetings with all employees.
Established and maintained relationships with teachers, educational specialists and other school administrators and parent/teacher organizations.
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Adjunct English Instructor
Texas Lutheran University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2003 — June 2003 (6 months)
Taught Freshman Composition and British Literature.
Supervised students’ semester-long projects to research and find solutions for a social problem. Required a speculative prospectus, annotated bibliography, position paper, counter-argument, causal analysis, and final proposal.
Examined Romantic, Victorian, and Modern periods of British Literature through reading, class discussion, in-class written student responses, short essay, and term exams. -
Lead Writing Updater, District Writing Trainer, Conference Updater, Teacher, Diagnostician
Sylvan Learning Center
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
May 2002 — 2003 (1 year )
Oversaw Academic Writing Program at South Austin Sylvan. Trained updaters. Managed notebooks. Graded student papers. Conferred with progress managers regarding students’ programs.
Trained Academic Writing Instructors for two Austin centers and Round Rock.
Prepared directors for parent conferences by evaluating student growth in relation to program goals.
Updated student notebooks for Academic Reading, Academic Writing, Sylvan Math Essentials, Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Study Skills programs.
Taught Academic Reading, Academic Writing, Advanced Reading Skills (Quick Pace), and Study Skills. Helped at-risk students to improve self-confidence, motivation, and school performance. Assisted high level students to enrich skills and engage in learning.
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English Instructor
Texas State University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
2000 — 2003 (3 years )
Taught rhetorical writing, grammar, style, essay structure, and argumentation in College Writing I and II reader-based composition courses. Required five analytical essays including one research paper.
Edited student papers for content, clarity, and correctness.
Instructed students in text analysis of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry through critical reading, writing, and thinking. -
Interim Director & Writing Director
Texas State University Creative Writing Camp
(Writing and Editing industry)
July 2001 — August 2002 (1 year 2 months)
As Interim Director, hired and supervised camp employees, managed camp materials, scheduled writing sessions, and met with high school age campers.
As Writing Instructor, taught various approaches to writing, revising, submitting, and performing poetry. -
Writing Program
Katherine Anne Porter Young Writers Program
(Writing and Editing industry)
June 2002 — June 2002 (1 month)
Worked with students in an alternative high school as part of a Texas State University summer outreach creative writing program to foster enjoyment of creative writing and literature. Helped at-risk students to see school as a positive experience. Focused on meeting the needs of individual students, taking into account each student's rate of learning, learning style, and level of achievement.
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English Teacher
Lanier High School
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
1996 — 1999 (3 years )
Taught: Creative Writing, Literary Magazine, World Literature, American Literature, British Literature, Sheltered English class for ESL students entering mainstream classes. 9th – 12th graders.
Activities: District Technology Leadership Team Member, Faculty Trainer for Campus Technology Leadership Team, R.O.P.E.S. Obstacle Course Facilitator for dropout prevention program, Judge for Texas Young Playwrights Festival.
Sponsored District Young Authors Conference, Creative Writing Club, and Legend Literary Magazine.
Sonya Feher’s Education
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Texas State University-San Marcos
MFA , Creative Writing, Poetry , 1999 — 2002
SWT Poetry Faculty Nominee for Ruth Lilly Award in Poetry, 2001. Thesis titled The Splinter of This House. English Department Teaching Assistant 2000 - 2003. Instructional Assistant in English Department 1999 - 2000. Poetry Performance at monthly graduate student events.
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The University of Texas at Austin
Teaching Certificate , Secondary English , 1994 — 1995
University Honors.
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New Mexico State University
BA , English , 1988 — 1992
Full academic scholarship 1988 - 1990. Summer internship through American University 1991, Department of Commerce, President's Export Council. One semester at University of New Hampshire in exchange program, 1990.
- Activities and Societies:
- El Ojito
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Taos High School
Diploma , 1984 — 1988
- Activities and Societies:
- Editor student newspaper. Debate Team. Honor Society. President of Students Against Drunk Driving. President of French Club. Youth for World Understanding.
Additional Information
Sonya Feher’s Websites:
Sonya Feher’s Interests:
Writing, parenting, mindfulness, gardening, music, photography, reading, poetry, poetry slam, cooking,
Sonya Feher’s Groups:
National Poetry Slam, Austin Poetry Slam, Attachment Parenting International
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Attachment Parenting International
Sonya Feher’s Honors:
Highest Revenue Growth 2003 - 2004, Sylvan Learning Center
Highest % of SLM Deposits 2003 - 2004, Sylvan Learning Center
Highest Percent Above Budget Tier I Center 2003 - 2004, Sylvan Learning Center
SWT Poetry Faculty Nominee for Ruth Lilly Award in Poetry, 2001
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 1998 and 1999
University Honors, University of Texas at Austin, Spring 1995
Crimson Scholar, New Mexico State University, 1989–1991
Full Academic Scholarship, New Mexico State University, 1988–1990
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