Izabella Sokolowska

YOGA TEACHER, OLO SURF & NATURE – MOROCCO, FEBRUARY- APRIL 2020

• Taught classes 7 days a week offering three main types of classes: Rise & Shine (Hatha, Pranayama, Meditation), Yin & Yang (Yin + Pilates core), and Surf Recovery (Restorative/ Yin mix designed to release and relax muscles used for surfing)
• Special workshops: Mindfulness Meditation, Restorative + Sound Healing
• Catered classes to diverse range of guests beginner to advanced practitioners

   

  YOGA TEACHER, SANDYCAMPS- MOROCCO, NOVEMBER 2019- JANUARY 2020

  • Taught 12 classes a week: morning Hatha and evening Yin

  • Taught 3 workshops a week including: Mantra Meditation, Journey through the Chakra system, Breath work for Surfers, Ecstatic Dance

  • Took care of the Shala and ensured all props were well maintained 

Yoga Teacher, Lotus Yoga Studio- Toronto,  2017-2019 
Teaching kundalini yoga classes for all skill levels (beginners to advanced)
1:1 Sound Healing sessions and group sound baths
Provided a mindfulness based guided meditation at the beginning of class to ground students into their bodies, and come into full awareness of their emotions and thoughts, getting the most out of each session
Supported students of all body types and fitness levels to develop customized programs and positional adjustments that increase skill, fitness, and wellbeing
Tracked class numbers and managed student payments using Mind Body Software

Yoga Instructor & Front desk, POME Surf & Yoga school -Maui,  2017-2018 
Taught Vinyasa Flow, Restorative and Kundalini Yoga classes for beginner to intermediate students
Prepared classroom area before each group arrived
Addressed incorrect movements and repositioned students using verbal and tactile cues
Developed social media promotions to increase participation and analyzed results to make better changes for future marketing initiatives.
Signed students into class, sold packages of classes,  provided customer assistance to sell surf related products, classes, and board rentals.
YOGA/PILATES INSTUCTOR & RECEPTIONSIT, ALOHA SURF HOSTEL- MAUI, 2017-2018 

In house Yoga & Pilates Instructor, created accessible classes for various levels and bodies, primarily teaching on the beach. Classes varied from Vinyasa, Yogalates, Pilates and Meditation.

Checked guests into their rooms and ensured their reservations were properly managed using Loventis software.

Was the “Go to person” for guest experience, ensured guests had everything they needed to enjoy their stay on Maui and connected them to various tours and affiliate vendors.

Pilates Instructor, City of Mississauga (various community centres), 2009- 2012
Prepared and taught Mat based Pilates for beginner and intermediate students
Provided modifications and ensured a safe and positive learning environment
Worked 1:1 with clients and in groups (up to 20)

Additional Experience 

COMMUNITY WELLNESS LEAD, WATTPAD, TORONTO,  2015- 2017 

Managed team of 6 Trust & Safety Specialists addressing community wellness concerns (content moderation, user conduct, spam, law enforcement, copyright infringement)
Created team strategy to tackle above issues supporting a community of 45 million users
Created Team Wellness Plan ensuring team specialists were supported in regards to mental health and wellness
Industry collaboration on YWCA’s Project Shift: Creating a safer digital world for young women
Online Community Conduct and Content Policy Writing

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT coordinator, VIBE 105, Toronto 2011-2015 

Managed 100 volunteers and ensured proper resources were in place for daily live broadcast
Created processes for recruitment and on boarding of volunteers based on business needs and the individual’s skills & goals
Facilitated monthly intake orientations to an average of 15 participants educating them about our organizational culture, alternative media and Anti-Oppression
Designed and wrote monthly newsletter Frequencies.
Organized and hosted volunteer appreciation events with 150 attendees, live performances, dinner, and awards all within a strict budget.