Alyssa Fesler
Plumas Lake,CA
Quote
You read something which you thought only happened to you, and you discover that it happened 100 years ago to Dostoyevsky. This is a very great liberation for the suffering, struggling person, who always thinks that he is alone. This is why art is important.
James Baldwin
Summary
Accomplished educator with a rich background in social-emotional learning and resilience training, notably at the College of the Redwoods. Expert in trauma-informed care and program development, I've successfully mentored diverse groups, enhancing skills and fostering confidence. Proven ability in staff management and lesson planning, I've led transformative workshops and programs, impacting hundreds positively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Improv Teacher
Tri-Counties Community Center
Marysville, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Teaching monthly improv classes to 15 students ages 7-17, fostering social emotional learning and confidence
Resilience and Mindfulness Educator
College of the Redwoods
Eureka, CA
05.2024
- Developed a comprehensive workshop on building resilience using improvisational comedy techniques, as an Expressive Arts modality
- Educated 28 pre-school teachers research backed methods of resilience through play
12-Step Program Facilitator
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families
Marysville, CA
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Implemented the first inclusive support group of ACOA in Yuba County
- Lead a 12-Step program in my local community for 8-12 members weekly, fostering trauma-informed peer support
Women's Circle Facilitator
Plumas Lake, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Organized and cultivated monthly group discussions and embodied movement practices building communal ties between 5-10 women
- Created practices rooted in non-violent communication, compassion, and curiosity
Mindfulness and Somatic Educator
The Sedona Project
Yuba City, CA
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Created and presented mindfulness training utilizing somatic techniques to 35, K-12 educators
U-2 Electrical/Environmental Systems Instructor
USAF
Beale AFB, CA
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Instructed students in U-2 systems, enhancing hands-on skills and classroom learning
- Developed comprehensive curriculum and assessed student achievement in skill application.
- Fostered collaboration and empathy, supporting student outreach and development
- Led a detailed program centered on instructional principles to diverse units
Electrical/Environmental Systems Supervisor
USAF
Tinker AFB, Beale AFB
12.2007 - 07.2016
- Led a 4 member deployment team, ensuring U-2 aircraft readiness and mission success
- Mentored personnel, fostering skill development and career growth
- Led a training program for 500 personnel, enhancing technical skills and efficiency
Education
Masters - Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy
California Institute of Integral Studies
05.2026
Associate in Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
03.2012
Associate in Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
06.2008
Skills
- Individual and group facilitation
- Trauma-informed care
- Program development
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Multicultural competence
- Resilience building
- Lesson planning and public speaking
- Staff management
- Documentation and reporting
- Coaching and mentoring
- Non-Violent Communication
- Risk management
Certification
USAF Basic Instructor Course
October 2015
Timeline
Resilience and Mindfulness Educator
College of the Redwoods
05.2024
Children's Improv Teacher
Tri-Counties Community Center
01.2024 - Current
Mindfulness and Somatic Educator
The Sedona Project
08.2023 - 08.2023
12-Step Program Facilitator
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families
09.2022 - 10.2024
Women's Circle Facilitator
01.2022 - 01.2024
U-2 Electrical/Environmental Systems Instructor
USAF
07.2016 - 02.2018
Electrical/Environmental Systems Supervisor
USAF
12.2007 - 07.2016
Masters - Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy
California Institute of Integral Studies
Associate in Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
Associate in Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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