Damaris I. Reina-Herbas
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Experienced nutrition professional with 11 years in community health and wellness, specializing in nutrition education
and counseling. Proven track record as a Nutrition Educator and Consultant, offering tailored health plans and
conducting healthy food demonstrations. Seeking Nutritionist role to leverage expertise in disease prevention,
client-specific wellness strategies, and community outreach.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Outreach Coordinator/Nutrition Assistant
Brooklyn Hospital Center- WIC Department
01.2017 - Current
- Outreach in the community offering nutrition education, healthy food demonstrations, health and wellness
- Dissemination and tabling on disease prevention through nutritious foods, comorbidities and postpartum mortality rates in low-income minority communities
- Nutrition counseling and enrollment to the Women Infant and Children's nutrition supplemental program at various institutions, community-based programs and agencies such as: Medical Centers (OBGYNS and Healthcare Providers, Pregnant Teen Facilities); Family Shelters and Domestic Violence Shelters; Schools; Day Care Centers; Local Libraries; Places of Worship; Immigration Services/Catholic Charities
Founder and Owner
Health and Wellness in Clinton Hill, LLC
New York
09.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: www.ClintonHillWellness.com
- Prepared healthy meals and related nutrition classes based on foods nutraceutical values and disease preventative properties
- Tailored client specific weight management and health and wellness plans
- Prepared and distributed current and relevant scientifically peer-reviewed information from clinical studies on the benefits of certain healthy foods and healthy lifestyle changes
- Monitored client progress and actively supported individual weight management, pain management, fitness, health and wellness goals
- Taught diversified YOGA classes and lead Yoga demonstrations at community health and wellness fairs/events
- Www.ClintonHillWellness.com
Master Science Teacher
M.S 584- Granville T. Woods Academy Science & Technology
09.2010 - 09.2015
- Taught regular and special education students in grades 6, 7 and 8
- Modeled best practices in science teaching, differentiated instruction, hands-on labs, inquiry-based experiments, project-based learning, integrated technology and interdisciplinary project-based learning
- Used a variety of assessment tools and analysis of data strategies that help drive instruction (Jupiter Grades)
Science Department Supervisor
M.S 584- Granville T. Woods Academy Science & Technology
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Taught regular and special education students in grades 6, 7 and 8
- Modeled best practices in science teaching, differentiated instruction, hands-on labs, inquiry-based experiments, project-based learning, integrated technology and interdisciplinary project-based learning
- Used a variety of assessment tools and analysis of data strategies that help drive instruction (Jupiter Grades)
Science Coach and Team Teacher
57 Ron Brown Academy Middle School
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Instructed regular and special education classes
- Conferenced with mentee on a daily basis; helped develop her teaching skills
- Modeled best practices
- Initiated and taught Ron Brown Academy's first Healthy Living Cooking and Nutrition course
- Spearheaded Ron Brown Academy's first Summer Science Institute program prepare graduating 6th grade students for the Specialized Science High School Exams
Science Teacher
Intermediate School - 49
02.1992 - 06.2008
- Taught biology, life science, nutrition, earth science and environmental sciences, bilingual science and math
- Spearheaded 'Science Prep Program' and prepared 8th grade students for specialized science high school entrance exams
- Initiated the creation of our working hands-on science lab
- Initiated the installment of a state-of-the-art weather station at our school
- Trained and motivated teachers in various areas of teaching: Test prep and tutoring at-risk students; Presentation and showcasing student work of all levels
- Observed formally and informally teacher performance and progress in the class; Documented formally and informally all teacher-mentor conferences and observations
Mentor
Teacher Opportunity Corps (NYS Education Department)
01.1990 - 05.1990
- Served as an academic advisor and counselor of college students
- Provided tutoring
Education
Master's Degree - Biology and Secondary Science Education
NYU-Steinhardt Graduate School of Education
09.2002
Theory of Curriculum -
Columbia University- Teachers College
06.1992
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook
08.1990
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Smart Board Technology
- Social Media Platforms
Certification
- NYC HEALTH / Opioid Overdose Rescue, 10/01/20
- Mental Health First AID USA, 02/01/20, 02/28/23
- Nutrition for Optimal Health and Wellness, San Diego State University, 05/01/16
- Intensive Youth Teacher Training, Urban Yoga Foundation, 02/01/16
- NYC DOHMH Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection, 05/01/17
- Healthy Cooking Instructor, 2017 - present
- Health and Wellness Coach, 09/01/15 - present
- Nutrition Educator (not a dietician), 02/01/16 - present
- Nutrition Consultant, 02/01/16 - present
- Board of Education Certified Mentor, 1992 - present
Community Service
Various Community Involvement, 2000, present, Served as tutor in general science, bilingual math, science and high school marine biology., Volunteered in citywide immunization endeavor., Served as a teen group leader in my church., Raised funds through marathons to help the poor internationally., Volunteered at a homeless shelter for HIV positive males., Participated in a Saturday academy in conjunction with The Princeton Review to prepare students for city-wide math and science Exams., Participated in various walkathons for The American Cancer and Walks for Literacy and the annual Bedford Stuyvesant Annual Bike-a-thon/Run., Recently have served as a community yoga instructor, Nutrition Consultant and healthy cooking teacher at various Health and Wellness Fairs hosted by HOPE Worldwide., Performed nutrition education and healthy cooking demos at the Health and Wellness Fair at the Brooklyn Children's Museum hosted by Brookdale Hospital., Volunteer as a yoga instructor at a domestic violence shelter in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn., Member of the 90th Precinct Clergy Council.
Timeline
Community Outreach Coordinator/Nutrition Assistant
Brooklyn Hospital Center- WIC Department
01.2017 - Current
Founder and Owner
Health and Wellness in Clinton Hill, LLC
09.2016 - Current
Science Department Supervisor
M.S 584- Granville T. Woods Academy Science & Technology
09.2014 - 06.2015
Master Science Teacher
M.S 584- Granville T. Woods Academy Science & Technology
09.2010 - 09.2015
Science Coach and Team Teacher
57 Ron Brown Academy Middle School
09.2008 - 08.2010
Science Teacher
Intermediate School - 49
02.1992 - 06.2008
Mentor
Teacher Opportunity Corps (NYS Education Department)
01.1990 - 05.1990
Master's Degree - Biology and Secondary Science Education
NYU-Steinhardt Graduate School of Education
Theory of Curriculum -
Columbia University- Teachers College
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook