Sarah Landau

Coordinated and facilitation of a MBSR 8 week course. Worked with individuals both in health professional fields and those suffering chronic disease, mental health conditions and extreme life stress. Classes are 2 hours per week for 8 weeks. MBSR is an accredited stress reduction program by Jon Kabat-ZInn.

• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Ran meditations from 3 to 1 hour in duration
• Mindful movement and yoga classes
• Includes coordination of a one day silent retreat
• Actively listened to participants requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.

• Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
• Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
• Instructed students in breathing, meditation, YIn and Hatha yoga techniques to improve strength and flexibility.
• Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.

• Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
• Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
• Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
• Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
• Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
• Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.