Overview
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Jennifer Shields

Ferndale,CA

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Mentor

Meg McCraken, Alaya Yoga
Lake Tahoe, CA
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Worked with the leadership team to develop and refine teaching plan
  • Taught classes to support group needs and embodiment of lesson plans
  • Provided support for students between modules
  • Provided logistical support for leadership team

Yoga, Movement, and Meditation Instructor

Self Employed
02.2007 - Current
  • Independently designs authentic class offerings
  • Intuitively guides group experiences online and in-person
  • Instructs private clients
  • Weekly Facilitation of Open Spaces: A Women's Circle, Meditation and Movement Practice
  • Manages marketing and promotional material

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Changing Tides Family Services
Eureka, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided yoga classes to staff
  • Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families.
  • Conducted assessments for clincial diagnosis
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
  • Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Counseled clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.
  • Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.

Rehabilitation Specialist

Remi Vista, Inc. Youth and Family Services
Eureka, CA, CA
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Internship at Lesley University
  • received weekly 1:1 and group supervision
  • provided 1:1 behavioral intervention
  • applied somatic and creative intervention
  • implemented supportive strategies for child to thrive (i.e. social, emotional, decision-making, impulse control and conflict resolution skills)
  • worked with teachers, principal and school staff to create a cohesive, supportive care team for client
  • complete daily clinical notes and other required documentation

Yoga Instructor

Healthsport
Arcata, CA
04.2018 - 01.2020

Weekly Yoga Nidra, Gentle Yoga, and Meditation Classes

Costumer/Makeup Artist

North Coast Dance
Eureka, CA
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Co-created a cohesive look for multiple stage shows with costume team
  • Measured dancers
  • Designed, executed and produced costumes
  • Managed dancers during show
  • Cleaned, organized, and entered costumes into database
  • Designed and executed show makeup

Dancer, Actor, Costume and Production Design

Nova Han Productions
Los Angeles, CA
04.2013 - 09.2017
  • Executed and Performed intricate dance choreography for large scale stage shows(for audiences up to 10,000) as well as intimate interactive experiences at events such as Electric Forest, EDC, and Shambala Festivals
  • Conceptualized and created interactive characters; costumes, wigs and makeup design
  • Directed actors in performance

Assistant Director, Dancer, Actor, Costumer

Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque
Los Angeles, CA
03.2009 - 03.2017
  • Collaborated in the creation and performance of avant guarde theatrical experiences, from intimate private parties to large scale stage shows for audiences up to 20,000
  • Performed for and with artists such as Beats Antique, Justin Beiber, GuyLaliberte of Cirque du Soleil, Herakut, Katie Turnstall, Elon Musk, and many more
  • Traveled worldwide performing at events such as Coachella, Official Grammy After Party, Envision Festival, Electric Picnic, Burning Man, Lightening in a bottle and much more
  • Scheduled and led rehearsals
  • Created and designed costumes
  • Led and directed music, design and production teams

Dancer

Wandering Marionettes, Cirque Berzerk
Los Angeles, CA
04.2007 - 09.2009
  • Development and execution of costumes, choreography & character
  • Led dance warm ups
  • Created & performed in circus shows under a big top in downtown Los Angeles, CA

Yoga Teacher, Front Desk Manager

Golden Bridge Yoga
Los Angeles, CA
03.2003 - 05.2007
  • Taught Teen and Adult Kundalini Yoga and Meditation classes
  • Provided quality customer service
  • Managed and facilitated yearly cleanse

Social Worker

Head Start
Worcester, MA
06.2000 - 06.2002
  • Managed caseloads and provided support to clients through home visits and connection to resources
  • Created and facilitated parenting support groups
  • Provided support and creative outlets for children in the classroom facing emotional challenges 

Mental Health Counselor

UMASS Psychiatric Hospital, Adolescent Unit
Westborough, MA
07.1998 - 07.2000
  • Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Insured prompt intervention to crisis situations
  • Monitored self care and safety of patients

Education

Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling & Dance/movement Therapy

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12.1999

Skills

  • Teaching and Leading Diverse Groups
  • Intuitive Relationship Management
  • Creative Vision, Design, and Execution
  • Fostering Supportive Environments
  • Adapting in Complex Situations
  • Creative Planning

Certification

  • 500 hour RYT
  • Continued Yoga and Meditation Mentorship with Meg McCraken
  • Year Long Community Yoga Study led by Meg McCraken, 2021
  • Heart Centered Leadership with Meg McCraken, 2020
  • Yoga Nidra Certification with Alaya Yoga School, 2019
  • 200 hour Hatha Yoga Certification with Meg McCracken, Wanderlust, 2017
  • Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Certification from Golden Bridge Yoga, 2006

Timeline

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Mentor

Meg McCraken, Alaya Yoga
09.2023 - 01.2024

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Changing Tides Family Services
08.2022 - 06.2023

Rehabilitation Specialist

Remi Vista, Inc. Youth and Family Services
01.2022 - 06.2022

Yoga Instructor

Healthsport
04.2018 - 01.2020

Costumer/Makeup Artist

North Coast Dance
03.2018 - 01.2020

Dancer, Actor, Costume and Production Design

Nova Han Productions
04.2013 - 09.2017

Assistant Director, Dancer, Actor, Costumer

Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque
03.2009 - 03.2017

Dancer

Wandering Marionettes, Cirque Berzerk
04.2007 - 09.2009

Yoga, Movement, and Meditation Instructor

Self Employed
02.2007 - Current

Yoga Teacher, Front Desk Manager

Golden Bridge Yoga
03.2003 - 05.2007

Social Worker

Head Start
06.2000 - 06.2002

Mental Health Counselor

UMASS Psychiatric Hospital, Adolescent Unit
07.1998 - 07.2000

Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling & Dance/movement Therapy

Lesley University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

East Carolina University
Jennifer Shields