Carol Haynes

My work as self-employed yoga teacher, and well being groups facilitator, includes:

• Set up and clean studio before and after sessions to promote learning, and health & safety standards.
• Reaching out to community to promote classes and workshops.
• Administer first aid if required.
• Offering exercise variations to support participants with injuries and specialist needs.
• Modelling techniques and movements to help understanding.
• Teaching virtual classes using Zoom to maintain healthy habits for students.
• Managing groups of diverse individuals in a variety of settings from health clubs to mosque.
• Building positive relationships with students, and clients who employ me to provide health and wellbeing sessions for their service users.
• Cultivating an inclusive space.
• Communicating and ensuring health and safety requirements.
• Planning and demonstrating exercises for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
• Monitor participants to maintain safe practices.
• Demonstration and supervising using equipment safely.

• Established positive, professional relationships with students with learning disabilities and collaborate with support assistants, to develop creative, social, and personal growth.
• Supported creative exploration and experimentation with new mediums and techniques.
• Prepared art materials and equipment ahead of lessons.
• Delivered creative and engaging lessons focused on artistic techniques and applications.
• Encouraged students to persevere through challenges and provided guidance to improve skill & confidence..
• Selected sustainable art materials and recycled items to reduce waste.
• Organised opportunities for students to showcase their work.
• Adapted to students emotional, mental and educational needs for holistic art instruction.
• Evaluated students' work and provided constructive feedback.
• Used positive reinforcement with art assignments to help students increase confidence and self-esteem.

• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' needs and interests.
• Created lesson plans and teaching & learning schedules to promote student engagement.
• Worked collaboratively with other tutors
• Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
• Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
• Updated course materials, content and delivery.
• Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
• Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
• Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
• Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
• Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
• Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information.
• Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
• Planned training schedules, prepared materials, booked necessary rooms and equipment..
• Adapted session delivery to meet specific needs of professional learners within different environments.
• Implemented client-centred approach, responding empathetically to immediate needs while consistently seeking long-term solutions.

• Coordinated with local groups and individuals to execute collaborative creative projects.
• Supervised set up of performance spaces to prepare for shows.
• Adapted creations to suit different locations.
• Facilitated workshops with young people at schools and festivals creating visual arts pieces for performance and processions.
• Planned creative programmes and designed artworks to engage participants.