Sasha Crossman
Compton,CA
Summary
Passionate educator dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction to meet student needs. Design and plan daily unit lessons and motivate and manage classes of up to 40 students. Energetic and hardworking individual with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Core Power Yoga
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced client flexibility by incorporating customized stretching and yoga poses into daily routines.
- Improved students'' overall well-being through meditation and mindfulness practices in each class session.
- Cultivated a strong sense of community within the studio by organizing workshops, events, and group activities.
- Developed tailored yoga programs for clients with specific health concerns or injuries to ensure safe practice.
- Boosted client retention rates by fostering positive relationships and providing personalized guidance on their yoga journey.
- Expanded student base through targeted marketing efforts, including social media campaigns and local outreach initiatives.
- Promoted physical fitness with dynamic sequencing of asanas designed to challenge and inspire students of all levels.
- Mentored new instructors, sharing best practices in teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Emphasized inclusivity in class design, accommodating a diverse range of ages, fitness levels, and abilities through modifications and variations on postures.
- Inspired personal growth among students by challenging them to step outside their comfort zones while offering support in achieving their individual goals.
English Language Art Teacher
Green Dot Public Schools
03.2015 - Current
- Created a culture of learning in my classroom
- Engaged in data-driven planning and assessment of student learning
- Established a culture of respect and rapport with the students to supports my students' emotional safety
- Facilitated rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons
- Engaged in critical reflection, constantly revising my practice to increase effectiveness
- Participated in a professional community across my school site and the Green Dot network.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by implementing inquiry-based learning activities in the classroom.
- Improved student reading comprehension with targeted strategies and frequent progress monitoring.
- Enhanced students'' writing abilities through constructive feedback, individual conferences, and structured revision processes.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, providing updates on student progress and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Integrated diverse texts into curriculum to expose students to various perspectives and enrich cultural understanding.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, collaboration, and an enthusiasm for learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in teaching writing and incorporate new techniques into instruction.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to tailor instruction based on individual student needs and improve overall academic achievement.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
- Assisted with student organization events to promote student engagement.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
- Facilitated group discussions to explore works of literature.
- Engaged in departmental committees to develop and review policies.
Education
Ph.D. - Mind Body Medicine
Saybrook University
Pasadena, CA04.2027
Master's of Art in Teaching in English -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2015
Bachelor of Arts in English -
University of New York at Albany
Albany, NY05.2013
Skills
- Ability to plan clear, appropriate, and engaging lessons
- Instructional Skills
- Classroom management
- Knowledge of the English curriculum
- Time management abilities
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Mentoring
- Curriculum Development
- Lecture Preparation
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Meditation Techniques
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Motivating
- Interpersonal Communication
- Client Relations
- CPR Certification
- Critical thinking development
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Core Power Yoga
04.2022 - Current
English Language Art Teacher
Green Dot Public Schools
03.2015 - Current
Ph.D. - Mind Body Medicine
Saybrook University
Master's of Art in Teaching in English -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts in English -
University of New York at Albany
- Certified Yoga Instructor
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