Hayden Hibner
Delray Beach
Summary
Creative and analytical leader with a proven ability to identify patterns and develop effective solutions in complex environments. Demonstrates calm clarity and focused execution across diverse leadership roles. Skilled in navigating challenging circumstances to drive results and foster collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Holocaust Learning Experience
West Palm Beach
01.2025 - Current
- Influenced strategic priorities and mission-aligned education policy as a member of the leadership team.
- Advanced curriculum-aligned immersive Holocaust education across 25% of Florida school districts statewide, building strategic partnerships with civic organizations, religious institutions, and government stakeholders to expand reach nationally.
- Presented at 10 national educational conferences and 5 districtwide training sessions, educating over 200 educators on Holocaust curriculum, empathy-based pedagogy, and immersive learning design.
- Built and sustained relationships with community partners, elected officials, and cultural organizations; co-created guided tours and immersive experiences reaching over 12,700 teachers and 93,608 students statewide.
- Oversaw curriculum delivery via the organization's digital learning management system for 40+ lessons across three age-appropriate departments for grades 5 to 12.
Behavioral Health Technician
Cottonwood Tucson
Tucson
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported facility of up to 70 patients in crisis, employing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to stabilize a diverse, high-needs population.
- Translated complex clinical frameworks into accessible, human experiences for patients at their most vulnerable — earning trust quickly in circumstances that left little margin for error.
- Assisted in multidisciplinary treatment planning and program adaptation, enhancing onboarding, documentation, and therapeutic recreation through supervised community outings.
- Developed standards for rounding procedures, fostering consistency and accountability within the care team.
News Producer
KVOA / Allen Media, NBC Affiliate
Tucson
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Produced 5 to 6 daily newscasts per week in a top 70 media market, maintaining a top 2 market share position within a competitive landscape of 500,000+ households.
- Coordinated teams of 3 to 8 staff — reporters, anchors, assignment desk, and technical crew — to deliver polished, high-stakes programming under live deadline pressure, ensuring audience engagement and program quality.
- Crafted scripts, segments, and digital content strategies that transformed complex information into clear, engaging narratives, enhancing viewer understanding and accessibility.
Teaching Fellow
Masa Program / Ministry of Education
Haifa
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Designed and delivered English language instruction to 100 students in grades 1 through 5, creating original learning materials to meet diverse learner needs and cultural contexts.
- Selected for international fellowship of 15 to 20 fellows per cohort from national applicant pool; operated independently in foreign country, building trust and delivering results amidst cultural and language differences.
- Represented program in community settings, fostering cross-cultural relationships through local volunteerism.
University Preceptor
University of Arizona
Tucson
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Mentored 20 undergraduate students per course in 2 philosophy courses and one linguistics course, supported faculty in course delivery, and translated abstract philosophical frameworks into accessible, engaging learning experiences.
- Established foundation in instructional design and one-on-one mentorship, effectively communicating complex ideas to diverse learners, shaping capabilities that have influenced subsequent professional roles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Program planning
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic planning
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis intervention trained
- De-escalation & Crisis Intervention
- Community partnerships
- Community outreach
- Training facilitation
- Staff training
- Curriculum design
- Classroom instruction
- Editorial writing
- Script development
- Persuasive messaging
- Audience analysis
- Public speaking
- Social media strategy
- Content management
- Effective communication
- Live news production
- LMS platforms
- AP ENPS
- KPI tracking
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Strategic leadership
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Event coordination
- International Teaching
- CPR certified
- Staff training
Skills And Credentials
Editorial writing, Script development, Persuasive messaging, Public speaking, Audience analysis, Classroom instruction, Live news production, Digital programming, Social media strategy, Content management, LMS platforms, Strategic planning, Curriculum design, Event coordination, Stakeholder management, Community partnerships, CPR certified, De-escalation & Crisis Intervention, Crisis intervention trained, International Teaching
Timeline
Program Director
Holocaust Learning Experience
01.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Cottonwood Tucson
02.2024 - 01.2025
News Producer
KVOA / Allen Media, NBC Affiliate
09.2022 - 02.2024
Teaching Fellow
Masa Program / Ministry of Education
08.2021 - 07.2022
University Preceptor
University of Arizona
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Arizona