Mia Ossa Praught
Cambridge
Summary
I am an Artist and Arts & Wellness Facilitator dedicated to nurturing well-being through creative expression. With a background as a music educator, sound healing practitioner, yoga teacher, and meditation guide, blending somatic and artistic practices to create experiences that support emotional balance, self-awareness, and joy. Work spanning classrooms, community spaces, and wellness studios—offering integrative programs that weave music, movement, mindfulness, and the healing power of sound into accessible and enriching experiences for all ages.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Arts and Wellness Facilitator
Joy Tones
09.2023 - Current
- Designed and facilitated holistic programs for children and adults integrating yoga, music, mindfulness, and sound healing
- Developed and led workshops combining movement, breathwork, and expressive arts to support emotional regulation, creativity, and community connection
- Created original songs and soundscapes for use in wellness sessions, incorporating live instruments including ukulele, chimes, and drum
- Delivered trauma-informed yoga and meditation sessions with a focus on accessibility, nervous system support, and self-awareness
- Collaborated with educators, artists, and therapists to deliver interdisciplinary experiences in schools, galleries, and community spaces
- Designed curriculum and resources for at-home use, supporting continued wellness and creative exploration beyond the classroom
Head Of Music Department/Music teacher
Chartwell international School
02.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: International school with a Cambridge based curriculum
- Work with children from multiple countries who speak little English or English as a second language
- Design of functional, inclusive music programs for Preschool, Lower primary and Upper primary schools
- Coordination of school events such as assemblies, a monthly live concert series, graduation ceremonies, and parent information sessions
- Design of after school and enrichment programs including music writing workshops, yoga and dance
- Project collaborations with Physical Education, Art and ICT departments
- Manage Procurement for music department
- Music production of student recordings
- Audio planning and set up for events
- International school with a Cambridge based curriculum
- Contact: Andrea Rivas
- Specialist department coordinator 56 9 9998 3083
Vocal Teacher and Coach
International Music Academy
03.2017 - Current
- Vocal instruction and coaching in English and Spanish for children and adults
- In person and online
- Group ukulele instruction
- Personal course design for each private student, depending on their needs or preferences
- Preparing students for live presentations
- Working closely with a team of teachers for live events and student concerts
- Contact: Marta Mackiewicz, Academy Director 56 9 7861 2728
Freelance Voiceover Actor and Script Translator
Multiple Agencies
01.2012 - Current
- Translation of scripts for commercials and corporate educational videos from Spanish to English
- Record multiple voiceovers for national and international brands and companies using Studio One software
- Work on multiple time sensitive projects at the same time
- Sound editing and corrections
Wine Sales and Marketing
Lifford Wine Agency
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Represented an international wine portfolio of 300 wines in a large territory
- Organized wine events within my territory to promote the brands my agency represented
- Worked in collaboration with store managers to ensure great product shelf placement
- Planned and hosted visits from international winemakers
- Coordinated the entertainment and sound for company events
- Attended many tastings, workshops and courses to build wine knowledge
- WSET level 1 and 2
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Drama
University Of Waterloo
Waterloo, OntarioAdvanced Practitioner Of Meditation Therapies -
Mind Body Education
Skills
- Independent
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Wix
- Word
- Excel
- Translation
- Strategic planning
- Facilitation techniques
- Community outreach
Websites
Accomplishments
- Yoga teacher 200 hr certification, 01/01/22 - 12/31/23
- Children's yoga teacher certification, 01/01/22 - 12/31/23
- Vocal Sound Healing certification, 01/01/22 - 12/31/23
Languages
English
Spanish
Hobbies and Interests
- Vinyl
- Live Music
- Theatre
- Art
- Yoga
- Plants
- Sound therapy
- Health and Wellness
- Clothing design
Affiliations
- Yoga Alliance
- International Institute For Complimentary Therapists
Certification
200 HR Yoga Teacher Training
Advanced Practitioner Of Meditation Therapies
Practitioner Diploma In Integral Sound Healing (Multi-Instrument) 1-2-1 clients
Interests
- Music
- Acting and Theater
- Creative Writing
- Yoga
- Outdoor Recreation
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Road Trips
- Youth Development Programs
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Thrifting
Timeline
Arts and Wellness Facilitator
Joy Tones
09.2023 - Current
Head Of Music Department/Music teacher
Chartwell international School
02.2018 - Current
Vocal Teacher and Coach
International Music Academy
03.2017 - Current
Freelance Voiceover Actor and Script Translator
Multiple Agencies
01.2012 - Current
Wine Sales and Marketing
Lifford Wine Agency
01.2006 - 12.2010
Bachelor Of Arts - Drama
University Of Waterloo
Advanced Practitioner Of Meditation Therapies -
Mind Body Education
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