Carrie Hauskens
Chico,CA
Summary
Diligent writer seeking new opportunities in the writing field. Demonstrated proficiency in crafting engaging content that aligns with audience interests and organizational goals. Proven ability to collaborate with editorial teams and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Newspaper Columnist
Self Employed Freelance Writer
Chico, CA
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Proofread and edited articles to prepare for publication.
- Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs and Dropbox to store and share created documents.
- Researched creative topics to write, edit and create layouts for new articles and features.
- Researched and analyzed current events to deliver compelling editorial content.
- Crafted engaging columns that resonated with diverse readerships across various platforms.
Executive Assistant
The School Of American Thanatology
Los Angeles
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Responded to emails daily and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Updated weekly spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Teacher
Chico Unified School District
Chico, CA
08.2011 - 06.2022
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization
Education
No Degree - The Study of Death, Dying, Grief And Bereavement
The School of American Thanatology
Los Angeles, CAMaster of Arts - Writing
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR01-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.2006
Skills
- Social Media Platforms
- Extensive Research
- Project Management
- Brand Messaging
- Essay Writing
- SEO Principles
- Social Perceptiveness
- Course Planning
- Data Trending
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Lecture Implementation
- Standardized Methodologies
Accomplishments
Featured on the TODAY Show for sharing my story online. Published in The MAPS Institute, Tutum Global Childless Women's Wellness Guide. Guest speaker at the Infertile AF Summit, multiple Childless Collective Summits, Bonfire Storytelling, and Sharing Parents Annual Memorial.
I’ve completed courses with the School of American Thanatology, which focuses on the science of death, dying, grief, loss, and bereavement.
Certification
- California Teaching Credential, Current
- Shadowloss Training 2023
- Thanatology Training, 2021
- Memoir Writing 2023
Timeline
Newspaper Columnist
Self Employed Freelance Writer
01.2025 - 12.2025
Executive Assistant
The School Of American Thanatology
10.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher
Chico Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2022
No Degree - The Study of Death, Dying, Grief And Bereavement
The School of American Thanatology
Master of Arts - Writing
Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
California State University - Chico