EXPERIENCE

MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER, Brooklyn, NY

Colleen Wisor

CHILDREN’S YOGA TEACHER, August 2011-Present

Teach group and one-on-one yoga classes to pediatric patients and th eir parents

Design classes that are tailored to the individual needs of the patients such as pain re

elief, stress reduction and releasing

tension through stretching

Guide patients and parents in breathwork and guided imagery techni ques that encourage stress relief and healing

Utilize a variety of props and materials (e.g. books, straws for breath work) to engag e the patients in the practice

VLM STUDIO, New York, NY

PRIVATE TRAVEL TEACHER, September 2011-Present

Create travel curriculum integrating 4th grade subject matter with cu lture of current location for 9-year-old boy

Utilize yoga games and breathwork to teach focus and stress manage ment strategies

Plan educational outings exploring the diverse cultures to which we t ravel around the world

Collaborate with student’s New York school teacher in order to keep him up to date with curriculum

TOMPKINS HALL NURSERY AND CHILDCARE CENTER, New York, N Y

HEAD TEACHER PRESCHOOL AND TODDLER ROOM, September 2010-Septembe r 2011

Designed lessons in support of the school's seasonal themes; ex. Trips to the farmers market and seed exploration and

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planting

Facilitated students’ social development by scaffolding methods of pr oblem-solving with classmates and ways to express

their feelings

Led yoga classes, including both physical postures and breathing exe rcises, empowering students with tools for stress

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management and physical fitness

Collaborated with a team of teachers to create an environment condu cive to creativity, exploration and community-

building

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HERBERT G. BIRCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, New York, NY

SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHER, September 2009 - December 2009

Worked in a class of six severely autistic students aged 5-7

Developed and executed differentiated lessons in both counting and t he alphabet which served to accommodate the skill

levels and abilities of each student

Initiated the use of sensory materials (e.g. noise-cancelling headphon es) which increa sed students’ ability to focus in class

STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION, New York, NY

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, October 2005-August 2008

333 Indian Creek Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Orchestrated the granting of wishes to seriously ill children, e.g. trips to Disney, shopping sprees, etc.

Organized and implemented bi-monthly family events and activities

Coordinated Hospital Happenings program, managing entertainment and ordering supplies to pedia atric departments

AMERICORPS *NCCC, Sacramento, CA

SERVICE LEARNING LIAISON, October 2004-July 2005

Devoted 10 months to national community service as a member of a 9-person team

Led team in activities and reflections which provided a greater under standing of the service projects

EDUCATION

KARMA KIDS YOGA, New York, NY

Children’s Yoga Teacher Training, August 2012

THREE SISTER’S YOGA, New York, NY

200-hour Teacher Certification, May 2011

TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY

Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education, May 2010

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, Villanova, PA

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, cum laude, May 2004

CERTIFICATION

New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education, June 2010

New York State Certification in Early Childhood Special Education, June 201

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SKILLS

CPR, First Aid, French (Basic), proficient in MS Word and Excel

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