Dana Makover
Email: ********@***************.***
Address:
City: New York
State: NY
Zip: 10024
Country: USA
Phone: 917-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Currently teaching Pre-K at the Jewish Community Center in Austin, TX. 4 years experience in small editing/proofreading/blogging/social media jobs. 2 years experience in event planning/ party promotion and talent curating for live music events. Completed 300 hour teacher training at School for Compassionate Action (formerly Vajra Yoga) in New York City. Currently teaching yoga, meditation and nutrition to private clients and small groups. Was a work/study student at Move With Grace yoga and dance studio in Brooklyn, NY. Curated and taught community classes and small, donation based community yoga and meditation workshops/classes in Brooklyn, NY. Completed 2 years of IDF military service with honorable discharge. Genuine love, knowledge and understanding of the New York City community.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from City College of New York, New York City NY 1/2001 to 6/2011 (English literature)
Job History / Details:
Professional Profile
Currently teaching Pre-K at the Jewish Community Center in Austin, TX.
4 years experience in small editing/proofreading/blogging/social media jobs.
2 years experience in event planning/ party promotion and talent curating for live music events.
Completed 300 hour teacher training at School for Compassionate Action (formerly Vajra Yoga) in New York City.
Currently teaching yoga, meditation and nutrition to private clients and small groups.
Was a work/study student at Move With Grace yoga and dance studio in Brooklyn, NY.
Curated and taught community classes and small, donation based community yoga and meditation workshops/classes in Brooklyn, NY.
Completed 2 years of IDF military service with honorable discharge.
Genuine love, knowledge and understanding of the New York City community.
Qualifications
Client-focused
Excel in interpersonal client relations.
Excellent knowledge of yoga and several methods of mediation.
Excel in blogging/copy writing/proof-reading/editing.
Excellent multi-tasking skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer proficient
Microsoft Office
Excellent creative problem solving skills.
Advertising/promotional experience.
Fluent in Hebrew and English.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of nutrition as preventative medicine and wellness of mind and body.
Relevant Experience
Currently working for the JCCA in Austin, TX.
Experience
February 2012 to Current
JCCA Austin, TX
Early Childhood program teaching assistant and enrichment yoga teacher
Managed and supervised up to 16 children at a time.
Coordinated fun physical and academic play activities inside and outside the classroom while addressing each child's individual needs.
Taught Hebrew and Judaica through music, yoga and art.
Developed deep, meaningful relationships with students and parents.
Gave special attention to children with special needs.
Wrote a weekly detailed progress report intended for the therapist of one specific child.
Consulted parents on fun family activities at the JCC.
Assisted the lead teacher in preparing weekly lesson plans.
Stood in for the lead teacher when needed.
Always maintained a bright disposition.
Curated and taught a "tot" yoga class on a weekly basis for children between the ages of 2 and 5.
June 2009 to September 2011
"Loft 73" Brooklyn, NY
Event planning/ promoting
Sought out and booked high quality talent (musicians, artists, D.J's, sound engineers etc.).
Promoted large and small scale events mostly via social networking.
Maintained professional relationships with artists, performers and workers.
Maintained professional relationships with a promotional team of approximately 5-10 members.
Addressed the personal and professional needs of artists, performers and workers.
Solved last minute problems and glitches on very short notice while maintaining a professional and enjoyable atmosphere.
September 2009 to October 2010
Heeb Magazine/Media New York, NY
Blogger
Wrote daily blog posts regarding politics, Jewish pop culture and music.
Wrote and curated a weekly column entitled "Gratuitous Jewess".
Promoted relevant posts, articles and links on a daily basis via social networks.
Performed light administrative tasks.
Helped plan and promote large and small scale events.
Education
2011 City College of New York New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts English literature
Minor in Jewish Studies