Karen Kouider, PhD
Fairfield,IA
Summary
Innovative Assistant Professor with a 7-year track record in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Committed to supporting academic success and wellbeing for MIU students, passionate about providing a strong program in self-development and stress-management through Yoga, Transcendental Meditation, and its advanced programs. Aims to empower students with the necessary tools to thrive both academically and personally by integrating these practices into the curriculum.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Faculty Fellow—Center for Executive Education
Maharishi International University
07.2024 - Current
- Structure and implement a bichronous online curriculum that aligns with online learning strategies for adult learners.
- Facilitate the rollout of certificate programs that skillfully prepare individuals to teach Transcendental Meditation to individuals and corporations
- Mentor lead TAs and instructors for certificate programs
- Contribute insights and strategies on our organizational approach to providing on-going support and field training for TM teachers, while addressing the strategic generational shift within our organization and navigating the transformative challenges
Director of MIU Transcendental Meditation Center
Maharishi International University
09.2022 - Current
- Implement Advanced Meditator Program for students, staff and faculty based on Maharishi's technologies of consciousness
- Enhance inter-departmental collaboration to create an optimal retreat program tailored to each program's needs and budget
- Mentor new TM teachers through their first TM courses and weekend TM retreats
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering TM teachers to voice their needs and requests
- Cultivate a positive work environment that fosters team member engagement, increases retention rates (of students and TM teachers), and boost overall team morale.
Assistant Professor
Maharishi International University
08.2017 - Current
- Developed engaging course materials on Maharishi's Vedic Science for undergraduate students by structuring a holistic approach to developing consciousness based on ancient Vedic knowledge and principles from modern science
- Adapted Maharishi's Yoga curriculum and teaching strategies for online and F2F programs utilizing both synchronous and asynchronous models for delivering curriculum
- Enhanced cross-department collaboration with the MIU TM Center
- Mentored adjunct professors and TAs through their first teaching experiences in both online and F2F classroom settings
Transcendental Meditation Teacher
Maharishi Foundation
12.2010 - Current
- Implemented meditation courses for undergraduate and graduate students as well as newly hired staff
- Directed a meditation retreat program for students, staff, and faculty
- Provided follow-up support for meditation for students and staff
Course Leader for Digital TTC Pilot
Maharishi International University
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked directly with the Digital TTC Pilot Managing Director and interfaced with MIU
- Application Phase - Monitored incoming communications and supported applicants through our LMS with IT and with learning materials
- In-residence Phase: Coordinated housing and meals with the GCC Director to ensure MIU is a gracious host for all Digital TTC Pilot students. Assisted in facilitating smooth campus orientation during in-residence segments of learning. Provided tech support and checked that all essential Digital TTC Pilot materials and resources were ordered and delivered.
- Course Phase: Led bi-weekly 2-hr webinars and hosted office study hours, interacting with course participants for 10-20 hours each week to ensure they mastered and tested-out of all required course requirements
- Led 1-2 study hall immersions on the weekends per month with each day’s session lasting 6-8 hours. These immersions were strategically placed around module completion dates.
Part-Owner
Earth And Water Tea Lounge, L.L.C.
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Designed and renovated cafe space
- Managed day-to-day operations
- Provided exceptional customer service, securing repeat clients
- Baked pastries to compliment our wide selection of tea
Head Hunter
American Education Access
08.2008 - 06.2009
- made cold calls to candidates for IT and hospitality industry in the US
- interviewed clients and matched them with job or education opportunities
in the U.S. - prepared clients for VISA interview
Piano Instructor
Woodstock School
07.2007 - 06.2008
- taught beginner and intermediate piano for grades K-12
- chaperoned weekend trips for dorm students
Admissions Counselor
Maharishi International University
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Provided personalized guidance and support throughout the admissions process for applicants.
- Organized and participated in visitor's weekends
Education
Ph.D. - Maharishi Vedic Science
Maharishi International University
12.2016
Master's in Philosophy - Maharishi Vedic Science
Maharishi International University
06.2006
Bachelor's of Music - Flute Performance
Eastman School of Music
12.2005
High School Diploma -
Interlochen Arts Academy
06.2000
Skills
- Curriculum content creator and course facilitator for online or face-to-face education
- Certified Yoga teacher
- Certified Transcendental Meditation teacher
- Sanskrit recitation and instruction
- Intermediate Japanese
- Flute performance, classical and world music
Certification
Transcendental Meditation
International Teacher Training Course; August-December, 2010 | Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa |
RYT 200 Registered Yoga Instruction; June-July 2020 | SoulWork Academy
https://www.yogaalliance.org/TeacherProfile
Project Management
Cornell University Issued Nov 2023
Timeline
Lead Faculty Fellow—Center for Executive Education
Maharishi International University
07.2024 - Current
Director of MIU Transcendental Meditation Center
Maharishi International University
09.2022 - Current
Course Leader for Digital TTC Pilot
Maharishi International University
04.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Professor
Maharishi International University
08.2017 - Current
Part-Owner
Earth And Water Tea Lounge, L.L.C.
10.2012 - 03.2015
Transcendental Meditation Teacher
Maharishi Foundation
12.2010 - Current
Head Hunter
American Education Access
08.2008 - 06.2009
Piano Instructor
Woodstock School
07.2007 - 06.2008
Admissions Counselor
Maharishi International University
08.2006 - 05.2007
Ph.D. - Maharishi Vedic Science
Maharishi International University
Master's in Philosophy - Maharishi Vedic Science
Maharishi International University
Bachelor's of Music - Flute Performance
Eastman School of Music
High School Diploma -
Interlochen Arts Academy
Transcendental Meditation
International Teacher Training Course; August-December, 2010 | Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa |
RYT 200 Registered Yoga Instruction; June-July 2020 | SoulWork Academy
https://www.yogaalliance.org/TeacherProfile
Project Management
Cornell University Issued Nov 2023
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