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Katie Solomon

Toronto,ON

Summary

Passionate Teacher experience in helping adult learners and kids develop self-awareness/connection and advanced physical self care. Imparts extensive knowledge and a deep love of Yoga through well-planned themed lessons. Certified Yoga Teacher guides students in yoga through variety of postures, asanas and breathing exercises in class or one-on-one settings. "Ability to connect with a wide range of students and connect the poses to their needs. Engaging presence and great humor."- Melinda (Yoga Student) Well Versed in Modifying specific postures to accommodate various skill levels or physical ailments. Compassionately takes responsibility for health and safety of others.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Meditation Teacher

Self-employed
05.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced student mindfulness by incorporating meditation techniques into daily classroom routines.
  • Reduced student stress levels by teaching effective breathing exercises and relaxation methods. Evaluated student progress with engagement and feedback.
  • Fostered a fun and supportive learning environment by promoting self-awareness, empathy, and compassion among students.
  • Promoted mental health awareness through educational workshops on stress management, emotional intelligence, and self-care techniques.
  • Developed customized lesson plans tailored to individual students'' needs and learning styles as they relate to meditation practice.
  • Implemented creative approaches to mindful learning, incorporating special topics of interest, music, movement, and other sensory experiences into lessons.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching sessions for struggling students who needed additional support in adopting healthier coping mechanisms.

Certified Yoga Teacher

7 Centers Yoga Arts
02.2002 - 05.2018
  • See more details in "Skills" section on Left
  • Off and on, Taught weekly Yoga Classes with Hatha, Kundalini and guided meditation Techniques.
  • On call supply Yoga Teacher
  • Provided Nutritional Ayurvedic Counseling
  • Provided individualized wellness plans of themed asanas, meditation and nutrition for people's health and wellness needs.
  • Specialized in Yoga Nidra Classes, guided Meditation classes, and Themed asana classes including Hatha, Kundalini and Chakra Yoga Techniques.
  • Teachers Aid. Mentored 10-30 Yoga Students in Several Teacher Trainings over the years in my time there.
  • Public Relations Management for the Schools events and programs.

Certified Yoga Teacher/Personal Yoga Trainer

Self-employed
02.2002 - Current
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  • Developed personalized yoga programs for individual clients, resulting in improved overall wellbeing.
  • Taught weekly Yoga Classes with Hatha, Kundalini and guided meditation Techniques.
  • Provided Nutritional Ayurvedic Counseling
  • Provided individualized wellness plans of themed asanas, meditation and nutrition for people's health and wellness needs.

Private Yoga Teacher

Imported Artists
02.2002 - 05.2006
  • Taught weekly Yoga Classes with Hatha, Kundalini and guided meditation Techniques. at their office.
  • Provided Nutritional Ayurvedic Counseling
  • Provided individualized wellness plans of asana, meditation and nutrition for people's needs.

Secondary (Guest )Art Teacher

Louise Arbour Secondary School
02.2016 - 03.2017
  • Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons. Created a fun and engaging atmosphere.
  • Developed students'' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and positive encouragement on their artwork.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects, connecting art with other subject areas. After my class, my students won an award for their work in the Sears Drama Festival.

International Freelance Artist

Self-employed
07.2000 - 11.2022

**Make-up/Hair/SPFX Resume Upon Request

(It's very long)

Highlights

  • 22 years Experience
  • 17 years keying Television series
  • Television Series, Commercials, Film, Print Advertising, Editorial, Fashion, celebrities, musicians, comedians, TV personalities.

Worked for clients from: Japan, Canada, Australia, Finland, Italy, U.S, Hong Kong, U.K, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Thailand.

  • Featured"Make-up Artist Expert" on Discovery Channel,Comedy Network, Canada AM, YTV and COSMO TV.
  • FX, Airbrushing, Wigs, Weaves, Facial Hair, Beard work, body painting, Tattoos, Nails, Blood and Guts.
  • Career Highlights : Head of Makeup for Donna Karen's 25th anniversary show. She said she loved my work:)
  • Snoop Dogg said my work was the shizzle!
  • Milla Jovovich said I did one of the best Zombie Make-ups on Resident Evil 5 she had ever seen!
  • Burt Reynolds said I was magnificent!

Education

200 Hour RYT Certificate - Yoga Arts

7Centers Yoga Arts
Sedona, Arizona
02.2009

200 Hour RYT Certificate - Yoga

7 Centers Yoga Arts
Sedona, Arizona
02.2002

Graduate Certificate - Advanced Make-up Artistry

Toronto Metropolitian University
Toronto, ON
1999

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, And Film

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
05.1998

Skills

  • Over 20 years of Public Speaking, Group and Individual Instruction, Strong communication skills, Active listening
  • Alignment principles, Sequencing Expertise, Themed classes for individuals needs
  • Anatomy understanding, Yoga Philosophy Integration
  • Meditation guidance, Breathwork techniques
  • Trauma-informed yoga, Stress management, Compassionate Care
  • Ayurveda Knowledge
  • Hatha, Chakra, Kundalini, Restorative, Yoga Techniques, Floor Pilates, Facial Maneuvers
  • Health, Nutrition and Wellness Education
  • Cultural Sensitivity Awareness, Atmosphere of Safety and Acceptance
  • Adaptive Yoga instruction for students needs, Injury Awareness and Prevention Strategies

Certification

Health/Nutrition/Wellness:

Since 2002 I have apprenticed an Ayurvedic chef in 3 one month yoga teacher trainings. I do a lot of reasearch on the medicinal properties of food and proper supplimentation and healthly nutritional recipies for various physical ailments.

Psychology/Communication : I believe good communication is one of the most important skills of being a human. I have taken numourous courses in the psychology of interpersonal relationships. I have also taken courses in cognitive behavoral therapy and trauma informed therapies and neuro linguistic programming. Having awareness for mental and emotional factors are key in understanding people's context and making them feel seen heard and understood. These courses along with over 20years experience of working one on one with people has also given me the tools to access how people learn and taylor my teaching to how they take in information.


Meditation :

I have been a meditator since 2009. I successfully completed four 10 day Vipassana Meditation courses as taught by S.N Goenka.

I have been a practitioner of Conscious Movement Meditation for 15years

Ecstatic Dance : I have been a practitioner of Ecstatic Dance and contact movement since 2011.

Neuroscience/Metaphysics :Since I started meditating in 2009 I have become fascinated by the brain and the science behind what it can do. In my spare time I like to listen to talks and podcast on neurobiology and brain health, neuroplasticity, brain training and quantum physics.

Painting and Sculpture : Over thirty years experience. Experiementing with all kinds of mediums.

Timeline

Meditation Teacher

Self-employed
05.2021 - Current

Secondary (Guest )Art Teacher

Louise Arbour Secondary School
02.2016 - 03.2017

Certified Yoga Teacher

7 Centers Yoga Arts
02.2002 - 05.2018

Certified Yoga Teacher/Personal Yoga Trainer

Self-employed
02.2002 - Current

Private Yoga Teacher

Imported Artists
02.2002 - 05.2006

International Freelance Artist

Self-employed
07.2000 - 11.2022

200 Hour RYT Certificate - Yoga Arts

7Centers Yoga Arts

200 Hour RYT Certificate - Yoga

7 Centers Yoga Arts

Graduate Certificate - Advanced Make-up Artistry

Toronto Metropolitian University

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, And Film

University of Toronto
Katie Solomon