Elaine Giddens

• Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
• Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
• Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
• Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

• Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
• Independently planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
• Maintained positive relationships through one-on-one or small-group instruction using personalized and knowledgeable service.
• Coordinated with staff and other instructors across various locations on campus, properly maintaining facility conditions.

ACTIVE MINDS - SEND SILENCE PACKING

• Prepared an installation over the span of two months on campus to raise awareness for mental health.

NIU HUSKIE CLOSET

• Assisted the center for two months by providing free clothing to university students.
• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.