Experience

Sun and Moon2020- current

Yoga Teacher

 Plan, teach, and coordinate Gentle, Restorative, Slow Flow and Vinyasa style Yoga classes.
 Use themed classes to guide students through various poses with intention, purpose, and ease.
 Use English, Sanskrit, and sound to deliver Yoga practice.
 Develop Yoga Series around the Doshas, Chakras, Astrology, and the surrounding natural environment.
 Provide assistance before and after class, create a comfortable and relaxing setting.

DeepRoots Wellness2020- Current

Yoga Teacher

 Attend wellness events, discuss/present lifestyle, eating and behavior changes to support wellness.
 Create themed classes to focus on various aspects of life while discovering love, light, and truth.
 Plan, coordinate, and teach various levels of Vinyasa Yoga sequencing and breath work.
 Verbally guide students through various meditation and pranayama techniques.
 Engage through social media with potential students.

Ravina Country Club2021- Current

Yoga Teacher

 Create Yoga lessons for golfers and tennis players to improve their flexibility and mobility.
 Organize “pop up” Yoga classes for kids, adults, athletes, and elderly.
 1 on 1 personal Yoga sessions
 Lead group meditation, sound healing, and slow flow Yoga events.
 Maintain positive relationships with students

Natures Care2017-2021

Community Outreach Coordinator/Educational and Wellness

 Created and implemented a series of ongoing community outreach events for a diverse population
 Organized company events, patient appreciation days and events, and educational seminars
 Established and maintained cooperative relationships with local non-profit organizations.
 Created educational materials for staff and patients about cannabis terpenes, foods, health.
 Maintained company website, Facebook, Instagram, events calendar, and volunteer schedules.
 Consult patients, recommended alternative medicine for pain and various health ailments.

Chicago Math and Science Academy2010-2017

PE/Health Teacher/Athletic Director/Coach

 Developed strategic vision for the athletic department, managed and streamlined all operations.
 Managed gym, field, transportation, game and practice schedules sports teams.
 Created, facilitated, and implemented a school wide social emotional learning program.
 Mentored students in developing self-confidence, maintaining relationships, and problem solving.
 Collaborated with community and outreach programs focus areas of violence prevention.
 Taught Physical Education and Health to grades 6-12
 Created Health and Wellness lessons and activities for students and athletes

Abu Dhabi Educational Counsil2008-2010

Second Grade Teacher

 Created a dynamic, language rich, culturally sensitive, interactive classroom.
 Collaborated with English, American, Irish, and Arabic K-3 teachers on delivery methods, curriculum development, and classroom management techniques.
 Used formal and informal methods of assessment, set learning goals, and adjusted lessons as needed.
 Implemented a positive reinforcement behavioral system.

Volunteer2005-current

Volunteer

Melon Mission Nakuru, Kenya (Summer 2017)
 Taught Health & Physical Education at a local school that shelters 450 street children.
 Presented ice breaker and team building activities with new volunteers and local teachers.
 Supported kitchen personnel and served food to local children, participated in cultural activities.
 Assisted with clean water distribution.

World Affairs Council Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2010)
 Collected monetary and non-monetary donations for workers’ rights initiative.
 Handed out literature about workers’ rights in Abu Dhabi.
 Prepared food and sanitary care packages for people working in unsanitary conditions.

Volunteer Teacher ~ Foggia, Italy (2005 ~ Ongoing)
 Teach students K-12 and adults Conversational English, Design lessons around Italian culture, sport, cuisine. Discuss, compare, and contrast differences between American and Italian cultures.