NICOLE DONO
Greenwich,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Creative Movement and Yoga Instructor
Leap Smart
09.2023 - Current
- Educate children on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
- Plan and lead yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Provide guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Offer one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
Director of Operations
The Learning Experience
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Execute all purchases for center; Effectively manage center budget; Foster relationships with state licensors; Ensure center is in compliance with state and company regulations; Manage hiring process of teachers; Management of student and employee files
Director of Curriculum
The Learning Experience
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensured company curriculum is properly executed; Conducted classroom observations, performance evaluations and general staff management; Built relationships with families and students; Oversaw Parent/Teacher app; Developed and executed fundraising projects
Lead Teacher, School Event Coordinator, Director of Community Outreach
The Sapling School
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Led inquiry-based learning projects for children aged 3-5; Ensured children meet learning goals; Classroom and colleague management; Organized school-wide events; Led community engagement and outreach; Fundraising; Assisted in acquiring new students; Supported school director
English Teacher
Inokings Académie
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Executed curriculum plans; Ensured children met learning goals; Performed student evaluations
Research Assistant
Hunter College
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and submitted research proposal to Central Park Zoo; Conducted and recorded behavioral observations; Data analysis; Manuscript write-up
Research Internship
Université Paris-Sud
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted academic research on invasive species; Database management; Translated documents
Sandy Hook Seasonal Field Trip Instructor
The Ocean Institute, Brookdale Community College
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Provided students with investigative field experiences; Taught students about local marine life and ecosystem; Discussed the importance of human impact on biodiversity
Client Services Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
02.2010 - 08.2013
- Evaluated potential client needs and educated patients and caregivers on available services and the delivery of home health care; Recruited, hired, trained, and managed a team of nurses providing home care services; Communicated with insurance payers to identify coverage for clients
Education
Master of Arts - Animal Behavior and Conservation
Hunter College, The City University of New York
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - French Linguistics/Culture
New York University, College of Arts & Science
New York, NYSkills
- Event organization
- Community outreach
- Leadership
- Detail oriented
- Time management
- Adaptable
- Proficient in PC, MAC, Microsoft Office
- Fluent in French
- Registered Yoga Teacher
Community Service
- Organize school-wide community outreach events (neighborhood trash pick-up, local park beautification project, food drives, fundraising)
- Hunter College Animal Behavior and Conservation Club board member
- The Arthritis Foundation events coordinator
- Boys and Girls Club of America
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Freelance Creative Movement and Yoga Instructor
Leap Smart
09.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
The Learning Experience
12.2021 - 12.2022
Director of Curriculum
The Learning Experience
09.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Teacher, School Event Coordinator, Director of Community Outreach
The Sapling School
01.2019 - 08.2021
English Teacher
Inokings Académie
01.2018 - 12.2018
Research Assistant
Hunter College
11.2016 - 06.2017
Research Internship
Université Paris-Sud
02.2016 - 08.2016
Sandy Hook Seasonal Field Trip Instructor
The Ocean Institute, Brookdale Community College
05.2015 - 10.2015
Client Services Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
02.2010 - 08.2013
Master of Arts - Animal Behavior and Conservation
Hunter College, The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - French Linguistics/Culture
New York University, College of Arts & Science