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Experience
Lead Teacher, Studio Art and Yoga: Fusion Academy, DC (April 2018-Present)
● Create and implement age appropriate lesson plans in accordance with a 1 on 1 individualized instructional model
● Teach studio art curriculum to all middle and high school grades including content covering technical skills, art history, and cultural relevance
● Teach yoga curriculum to all middle and high school grades including asana and meditation practices along with written work
● Provide tutoring and mentoring services to students of all ages, mental, and social-emotional developmental needs
Operations Associate: Mundo Verde PCS, DC (December 2017-March 2018)
● Responsible for numerous operational processes including but not limited to: instructional materials supplies and inventory; school bus coordinator; student uniforms distribution
● Responsible for creating, updating, and continuously maintaining positive relationships with school vendors, outside organizations, and families
● Responsible for providing student behavioral support for students of all ages, in accordance with age appropriate RTI, BIP, mental, and social-emotional needs/requirements
● Maintain a smoothly operating school environment, providing support when needed and as needed in classrooms and all campus areas
● Maintain positive relationships between families, students, and staff for an optimal learning environment
Long-Term Sub Movement Teacher/Yoga and Meditation: Mundo Verde PCS, DC (August 2017-December 2017)
● Teach a yoga-based movement curriculum to all elementary grades (Kinder-5th Grade) including asana and meditation practices in accordance with the Expeditionary Learning model and Responsive Classroom
● Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans incorporating a combination of movement, guided meditation, group discussion, and written work in collaboration with core curriculum following the EL model
● Uphold the Habits of Community Stewardship (HOCS) and represent the mission of Mundo Verde PCS, a bilingual elementary school focused on learning through Responsive Classroom and restorative practices
Materials Coordinator/Assistant to Warehouse Director: People’s Climate Movement, DC (May 2017)
● Assist in transforming open warehouse into a multi-functional arts production space
● Source materials for artists creating new works of resistance for the People’s Climate March
● Create and adhere to materials budget and track purchases
● Act as liaison between individual artists, artists as a group, and the warehouse directors to successfully
● create a functional, collaborative environment within the arts warehouse
Organizer/Board Member: Vira B Yoga; Rise Community Yoga Project (January 2017-Present)
● Create and implement yoga programs and class schedules that promote the mission of providing affordable yoga and meditation resources specifically for Black and PoC LGBTQIA+ communities
● Organize yoga and meditation retreats
● Regularly facilitate discussions on diversity, inclusivity, and radical acceptance within the yoga community
Yoga Instructor: Vira B Yoga; Rise Community Yoga Project; Yoga District (April 2015-Present)
● Lead clients through asana yoga practice or meditation session in a safe and supportive environment
● Provide extensive knowledge of the history, philosophy, and practice of yoga to improve clients’ experience and understanding of the benefits of yoga
● Attend continuous trainings to maintain progressive knowledge of best teaching practices
Assistant Pre-School Teacher: Bright Horizons Family Solutions (April 2016-January 2017)
● Create and implement early education curriculum based on hands-on, experiential lessons
● Provide a basis for learning in science, math, language, and sensory activities
● Engage students in sensory activities to promote body awareness, wellness, and social skills
● Create and maintain a safe environment conducive to early childhood learning development
Education
● 200-Hour Certification: Hatha Yoga, April 2015, Yoga District, Washington, DC
● Bachelor of Arts: Fine Arts and Dance, May 2012, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
References
Michelle Johnson: Vice Principal of Mundo Verde PCS, DC
Telephone: (217)840-0684; Email: mjohnson@mundoverdepcs.org
Craig Cassey, Jr: Chairman of the Board of Directors for Vira B Yoga, DC
Telephone: (610)513-6290; Email: craigcasseyjr@gmail.com
Andrea DiRaddo: Senior Instructor of Yoga District, DC
Email: diraddam@gmail.com
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