Aerial Arts Instructor

• Jan 2023 - Present

Providing aerial silks instruction for children and teens, including climbs, sequences, drops, and choreography Providing aerial silks instruction for children and teens, including climbs, sequences, drops, and choreography

Health Coach

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Health & Wellness Coach, Nutritionist

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2021

I provide a personalized coaching program for individuals who seek to build their metabolic health. Often, this is with the goal of sustained weight loss and/or lowering blood sugar levels. Experience coaching those with pre-diabetes or diabetes. I conduct virtual consultations (in-person if local) in an effort to connect a person’s health and wellness goals to their values and personal belief system. To do this, I used evidence-based coaching methods such as Motivational Interviewing, Self-Determination Theory, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I approach each relationship from a place of non-judgement, curiosity, and respect for culture. I work with compassion and the belief that every person already has all of the tools they need within themselves. In partnership with the client, I co-create an accountability plan to promote self-efficacy and autonomy. I educate clients regarding the science of nutrition, i.e. how insulin affects metabolism and foods to support a low insulin producing diet. I address additional factors that influence health such as: sleep hygiene, stress management, activities for personal fulfillment (play), and connection to community. Show less

Career Break/ Raising Family

• Feb 2013 - Feb 2018

Academic Advisor

• Oct 2011 - Feb 2013

Consult with Muir College Undergraduate students regarding short-term and long-term academic plan. Emphasis on selection of major, General Ed requirements, and campus programs and resources.Conduct virtual advising sessions online to help resolve immediate questions and concerns. Facilitate and plan group advising sessions for specific undergraduate populations, i.e. incoming transfer students or incoming freshmen. Problem solve with students using active listening, open ended questions, support, and guidance. Periodic check-ins to maintain communication and improve student accountability toward their academic goals. Show less

Academic Advisor

• Mar 2007 - Oct 2011

Conduct long-term and short-term academic advising for students majoring in the Division of Biological Sciences (population > 5K students).Provide educational counseling regarding academic preparation for graduate school and/or gaining workplace readiness skills and experience.Diligently adhere to timelines regarding daily walk-in advising sessions and processing university documents such as graduation applications.Co-author and Presenter of Transfer Student Information SessionImplement and conduct Exceptional Admission Information Workshop for prospective students, parents, and college advising staff. Show less