- Passionate yoga instructor who provides trauma-sensitive teaching with mindulness and meditation, creative and challenging sequencing, alignment precision, low-floor/high-ceiling cueing options, dynamic and expansive flows, and adaptability to students' needs and interests; Facilitator of breath awareness, self-regulation, clear-mindedness, embodiment, self-care, autonomy, and playful exploration
- Enthusiastic, dynamic, and progressive teacher for 16 years with a dedication to holistic and alternative education that addresses not only academic needs, but also the growth of physical, mental, emotional, and social selves
- Perceptive and inspired content writer and editor who enjoys making a difference by developing meaningful educational and personal development content
- Provides unconditional positive regard to students; facilitates growth mindset, appreciation of character strengths, autonomy, connection, and community; creative, flexible, and openminded thinker; adapts easily to changing circumstances and colleague/student needs and interests, strong work ethic, supportive team player
Hi, I’m
Catherine Vincent
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed
Private Tutor
09.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Specialize in providing a holistic educational experience for all types of learners, with a focus on students struggling with academic learning gaps, mental health diagnoses, executive functioning, and learning needs not met by mainstream education
University Of Toronto
Yoga Instructor
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
Right 2 Yoga
Yoga Instructor
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Taught yoga to vulnerable populations at a drop-in community centre and a shelter
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
Octopus Garden
Yoga Instructor
01.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Taught meditation, all-levels community classes, and park yoga; assistant teacher for teen yoga and parent and baby classes
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
The Study Academy
Student Success Educator/Academic Educator
08.2020 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Taught academic subjects such as English, science, and mathematics as well as courses/extra-curriculars including executive functioning, SEL, school newspaper, outdoor education, drama, creative movement, improv, cooking, yoga, mindfulness, and meditation to Grades 3 to 8 students with multiple exceptionalities
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues and facilitated meetings to identify and discuss high needs students
- Delivered academic interventions to high needs academic and behavioural students with multiple exceptionalities
- Taught alternative physical education classes that were non-competitive, student-directed, games-based and included elements of theatre, mindfulness, functional movement, creative movement, and physical and emotional regulation
- Produced the talent show by facilitating meetings with colleagues and students, providing coaching and directing of students, and collaborated with team members to plan, organize, and execute tasks.
- Provided students unconditional positive regard, levity, humour, boundaries, and natural consequences; rapport-building; co-regulation; raising awareness of strengths; student-directed learning; challenging projects; and positive leadership opportunities
Lynn Singer's Voiceworks
Social Media Assistant
11.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Facilitated the hosting and management of Clubhouse group voice coaching sessions to global audience
- Edited writing for website and email newsletter and created social media posts to advertise upcoming group coaching sessions
Appletree Learning Centre
Math Specialist/Tutor, Special Needs Students
05.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Supervised the delivery of K-8 JUMP Math and high school math programs
- Assessed students and created individualized programming for each student that addressed learning gaps and included accommodations for special needs; discussed student progress with parents
- Created placement tests for JUMP Math program, prepared and facilitated JUMP Math workshops for teachers
- Delivered direct instruction programs to low-literacy and low-numeracy learners in spelling, reading, writing, and math
Dundurn
Teachers Resource Guides Writer
02.2018 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Wrote teachers resource guides for children’s and young adult literature about social justice themes.
Guides were aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations in a variety of subjects and focused on improving reading comprehension, research, and writing skills, as well as problem-solving, social skills, emotional awareness, mental health, and healthy relationships.
Nelson Education
Content Editor
03.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Collaborated with authors, content managers, project managers, editors, and reviewers to develop content through substantive and stylistic editing and re-writing for digital and print products.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of Mathematics concepts and facility with terminology, ability to edit a broad assortment of manuscripts at different grade levels for suitable target audiences, excellent written communication, and time-sensitive editing in fast-paced and deadline-focused environment.
Waldorf Academy
Math Specialist
08.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Taught Grades 5-8 Waldorf mathematics curriculum, which included topics such as the wonder of number, arts-infused geometry, and business math
MDPI
Editor
02.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Edited academic research papers in diverse subject areas to be published in open access journals
Toronto Tutoring Alliance
Academic Tutor
01.2017 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Provided SSAT preparation, ESL, and elementary/secondary math and English tutoring
Toronto District School Board
Secondary English, Math & Credit Recovery Teacher
09.2008 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Taught high school English, Mathematics, and Credit Recovery to with a focus on students from vulnerable communities and providing holistic educational experiences at alternative schools
University Of Toronto At Scarborough
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
09.2004 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Taught undergraduate Chemistry tutorial classes to students
Education
Lesley UniversityCambridge, MA
Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy
06.2027
University Overview
Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Centre
300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
06.2023
University Overview
Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga CentreToronto, ON
Meditation And Mindfulness Teacher Training
04.2023
University Overview
Second City
Improv 1 To 3, Acting 1
06.2022
University Overview
Downward Dog Yoga Centre
200 Hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training
08.2020
University Overview
Ontario Institute For Studies in Education
Bachelors of Education from Intermediate/Senior English And Mathematics
04.2008
University Overview
Additional Qualifications in Special Education, Guidance, and ESL
University of Toronto Toronto, ON
Honours Bachelor of Science from English and Integrative Biology
08.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Connection
- Wellness Coaching
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Editing
- Activity Guide Writing
- Student Mentoring
- Creative Instruction Style
- Stress Management
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
Interests
Interests
Spirituality, nature, dancing, movement, writing, drama, improv, reading, dog and cat mom
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
University Of Toronto
06.2023 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Right 2 Yoga
06.2023 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Octopus Garden
01.2023 - 06.2023
Social Media Assistant
Lynn Singer's Voiceworks
11.2021 - 12.2022
Student Success Educator/Academic Educator
The Study Academy
08.2020 - 06.2023
Math Specialist/Tutor, Special Needs Students
Appletree Learning Centre
05.2019 - 08.2020
Math Specialist
Waldorf Academy
08.2018 - 06.2019
Teachers Resource Guides Writer
Dundurn
02.2018 - 08.2021
Editor
MDPI
02.2018 - 09.2018
Content Editor
Nelson Education
03.2017 - 08.2019
Academic Tutor
Toronto Tutoring Alliance
01.2017 - 06.2019
Secondary English, Math & Credit Recovery Teacher
Toronto District School Board
09.2008 - 03.2015
Private Tutor
Self-employed
09.2005 - Current
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
University Of Toronto At Scarborough
09.2004 - 06.2005
Lesley University
Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy
Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Centre
300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Centre
Meditation And Mindfulness Teacher Training
Second City
Improv 1 To 3, Acting 1
Downward Dog Yoga Centre
200 Hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training
Ontario Institute For Studies in Education
Bachelors of Education from Intermediate/Senior English And Mathematics
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Science from English and Integrative Biology
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