Catherine Allen
Houston,TX
Summary
I am an advocate for supporting pregnant and postpartum people as a SpBCPE, yoga teacher, and doula. As an administrator and mentor teacher for the Forrest Yoga Organization, I excelled in instructional expertise and effective communication, spearheaded mentorship programs and teacher trainings, and enhanced student engagement and comprehension. Demonstrated effective organizational skills and teamwork, contributing to the development of comprehensive training manuals and syllabi. As a former website designer, I employ technology with ease and learn new technology swiftly.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Teacher
Self-Employed
01.2001 - Current
- Teach classes to groups and individuals.
- Specialize in yoga techniques for pregnancy and postpartum.
- Specialize in yoga techniques that support people through injuries related to structural imbalance and diseases such as cancer.
- Instruct students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Tailor each yoga session according to the specific goals, abilities, and preferences of individual students or groups.
- Guide students toward achieving proper alignment, form, and breath control through clear verbal cues and hands-on assists when given consent.
- Fostered a strong sense of community among students by organizing social events and encouraging the formation of meaningful connections both on and off the mat.
- Lead yoga retreats to serene locations, offering immersive experiences that deepened participants' practice.
- Demonstrate optimal form and technique to prevent injury and promote safety.
- Collaborate with colleagues to co-create and co-teach community yoga events.
Mentor Teacher
Forrest Yoga Organization
01.2010 - 08.2020
- Taught and led 4-day and 8-day mentorship programs to yoga teachers who successfully completed certification assignments.
- Taught and led 200-hour yoga teacher trainings via in-person and via live online Zoom during the pandemic.
- Established strong rapport with trainees and mentees through their development and growth in the skills and knowledge required for practicing and teaching the Forrest Yoga system.
- Strengthened trainees' and mentees' performance through consistent feedback, assessment, and targeted support.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on strategies and techniques for successful outcomes.
Teacher Training Program Development Director
Forrest Yoga Organization
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Managed the execution of all the tasks listed in the "Teacher Liaison" position.
- Collaborated with the CEO, upper management, and designated teacher trainers on developing manuals and syllabi for new types of teacher training events.
- Implemented feedback and constructive criticism on content and structure from teacher trainers and trainees.
Website Designer
Self-Employed
02.2005 - 03.2020
- Met with clients to discuss expectations regarding visual presentation, branding and e-commerce functionality.
- Developed custom website features to meet client needs, resulting in improved functionality and increased satisfaction.
- Provided ongoing support for clients post-launch by addressing any concerns or making necessary updates as needed.
- Coded websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Conceived and built optimized landing pages in HTML and CSS for integration and cross-browser compatibility.
- Created Content Management Systems to serve as interface for client.
Teacher Liaison
Forrest Yoga Organization
10.2008 - 09.2015
- Liaised with trainees and certified yoga teachers from all around the world.
- Maintained and updated teacher training manuals and syllabi for three different yoga teacher trainings ("Foundation," "Advanced," and "Continuing Education").
- Communicated logistical information and yoga teacher certification requirements to all trainees prior to each training event within U.S.A. and international countries.
- Distributed manuals and syllabi to trainees and teacher trainees for all training events worldwide.
- Recorded and maintained attendance logs for teacher trainers and trainees.
- Reviewed, assessed, and graded all yoga teacher certification assignments.
- Distributed teacher certificates to yoga teachers who successfully completed training events and certification assignments.
- Mentored and shepherded trainees and yoga teachers through the certification process.
- Employed with proficiency the following apps: Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Pages (Apple), and Numbers (Apple).
- Managed approximately 100-200 incoming calls and emails per month.
Education
Birth And Postpartum Doula
Birthing Advocacy Doula Training
2020
Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator - Birth Preparation
Spinning Babies
2018
Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher -
Kaia Yoga
Connecticut 2018
Birth Doula
Sage Beginnings Doula Academy
Houston, TX2017
Certified Forrest Yoga Teacher, Mentor, Trainer -
Forest Yoga Organization
Boston2008
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2003
Certified Yoga Teacher -
Pralaya Yoga (200-Hour Training)
Houston2002
Yoga Studies And Teaching
Yoga School of Pune (1-Month Training)
Pune, India2002
Certified Yoga Teacher -
Yoga Institute (200-Hour Training)
Houston, TX2001
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Research implementation
- Instructional expertise
- Student Engagement
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Goal Setting
Advocacy
I receive ongoing education on equity, anti-oppression, and anti-racism and strive to implement these pillars into my profession with humility.
Timeline
Teacher Training Program Development Director
Forrest Yoga Organization
09.2015 - 03.2020
Mentor Teacher
Forrest Yoga Organization
01.2010 - 08.2020
Teacher Liaison
Forrest Yoga Organization
10.2008 - 09.2015
Website Designer
Self-Employed
02.2005 - 03.2020
Yoga Teacher
Self-Employed
01.2001 - Current
Birth And Postpartum Doula
Birthing Advocacy Doula Training
Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator - Birth Preparation
Spinning Babies
Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher -
Kaia Yoga
Birth Doula
Sage Beginnings Doula Academy
Certified Forrest Yoga Teacher, Mentor, Trainer -
Forest Yoga Organization
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of Houston
Certified Yoga Teacher -
Pralaya Yoga (200-Hour Training)
Yoga Studies And Teaching
Yoga School of Pune (1-Month Training)
Certified Yoga Teacher -
Yoga Institute (200-Hour Training)
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