Somatic Psychology
Yoga Therapy
Breathwork
Meditation
Dance and Movement Arts
Rowshanak (Kismet) Maghsoodi
Berkeley
Summary
Certified Yoga Teacher (500 HR) with 3 years teaching experience. Skilled in guiding students through deep nervous system reset; known for a calm, grounded presence and serene voice. Parent of two sons with special needs and severe health conditions, one of whom also experienced significant mental health and behavioral issues. 20+ years of expertise as their primary caregiver; multi-tasked in numerous roles akin to nurses' assistant, health case manager, educational advocate and behavioral intervention specialist.
Passionate about combining lived experience with professional training to serve the Alameda County community and eager to work with a well established non-profit organization to help families who are struggling with similar challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga, LLC
Berkeley, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Teach 60 to 75 minute engaging yoga classes in multiple CPY formats at Berkeley West and Emeryville Studios. Substitute teach at Grand Lake and Rockridge locations.
- Foster a supportive community atmosphere, connect with students to assist in identifying and attaining goals.
- Provide support to Lead Instructor(s) as a Coach during in person Yoga Teacher Training sessions.
- Mentor Scholarship Program recipient(s) one on one via Zoom during Yoga Teacher Training enrollment.
Sales Advisor
CorePower Yoga, LLC
Berkeley, CA
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided exceptional on-site customer service to clientele at Berkeley West and Shattuck locations.
- Collaborated as a member of the management team to optimize studio operations.
- Supported instructors at the front desk during prime time class hours.
- Organized and hosted special events with community partners and launched promotional campaigns.
Studio Experience Team Member
CorePower Yoga, LLC
Berkeley, CA
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitization of all studio facilities and equipment.
- Organized lobby and retail spaces to CPY brand specifications.
- Provided support to management team and teaching staff in an all purpose capacity.
Education
CYT 300 - 300 HR Yoga Teacher Training
CorePower Yoga, LLC
CPYU Online01-2026
Anthropology
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AKGeneral Studies
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CAHigh School Diploma -
Helix High School
La Mesa, CACYT 200 - 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training
CorePower Yoga, LLC
Berkeley, CA05-2023
Skills
- Effective communication
- Empathetic listening
- Active empathetic listening
- Advocacy and Empowerment
- Collaborative team member
- Behavioral observation
- Problem-solving ability
- Bureaucratic navigation
- Bilingual (English and Farsi)
- Navigating bureaucracies
Interests
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga, LLC
07.2023 - Current
Sales Advisor
CorePower Yoga, LLC
07.2022 - 06.2023
Studio Experience Team Member
CorePower Yoga, LLC
11.2021 - 06.2022
Anthropology
University of Alaska Anchorage
CYT 300 - 300 HR Yoga Teacher Training
CorePower Yoga, LLC
General Studies
Grossmont College
High School Diploma -
Helix High School
CYT 200 - 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training
CorePower Yoga, LLC