Stresses from home, peers and academics can deplete students' ability to regulate their attention and emotions. Prolonged exposure to toxic stress has lifelong impacts on learning. Students can't bring their attention to learning while dealing with internal flight and flight symptoms. Trauma-informed mindfulness can slow down the nervous system and give young people tools to use in tough school and home situations. I train teachers, students and administrators to include mindful practices and Social Emotional Learning for school-wide emotional regulation and calming, that opens opportunities for learning.
Student GroupsWhen students lead mindfulness, other students join!
After school clubs and in-school groups provide encouragement and modeling so others can learn important skills to help them deal with the social and emotional stress that all kids feel. Trained teen and middle school mindfulness leaders gain trust from their peers and overcome resistance. |
Here students from my after-school mindfulness club lead students in classroom mindfulness. |
School-Wide Training for Teachers and Parents
Workshops for teachers reduce burnout, increase self-care and encourage classroom calm. For schools that want to introduce emotional regulation, we work together to provide trainings that can include curriculum-based approaches, school climate, kindness and collaboration.
This package includes:
- PTSA presentations and parent education classes
- Classroom visits and mindfulness clubs for student engagement
- Workshops for teacher and classroom mindfulness, specializing in trauma and diversity informed classrooms.
Mindfulness for Teachers
Students at Salmon Bay School, practicing calming breathing during weekly classroom visits.
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Awaken to Mindfulness offers workshops for teachers to reduce burnout, increase self-care and encourage classroom calm.
School-wide trainings include curriculum-based approaches for emotional regulation, school climate, kindness and collaboration. I learned from Andrea how valuable it is to stop, pause and breathe during my teaching day. As a teacher, I'm learning to how pause during teaching and invite students to join me. 2nd grade teacher, |
In-Class and Home/Hospital Support
As a special education and inclusion teacher, I modify curriculum to make it more accessible to students. This specially designed curriculum for success coaching, as well self-calming mindfulness to overcome anxiety and ADHD concerns. School districts also hire me to provide home and hospital tutoring for students who are unable to attend school because of mental or physical health concerns.
English Language Learning for Students of All Ages
When Andrea was my tutor, my grade in English 102 went from D to A. My writing improved so much that my instructor used my final essay as a model for other students. Andrea gave me sentences starters and grammar tips that made all the difference.
- Nguyet, english language learner and nursing student, North Seattle College.
As a certified English Language Learner instructor with 40 years of experience, I offer a free assessment on listening, speaking, writing and reading.
We can work together on overcoming fears, accessing everyday learning opportunities, and incorporating calming pauses all increase language learning from kids to teens to adults.
As a World School summer school teacher, I'm comfortable with a range of students from beginning to advanced.
And, as a certified ELL and special education teacher, I'm experienced in addressing both these needs. College and university students can also get my help to improve essay writing, grammar usage and academic speaking and listening skills.
English Language Learners benefit from mindfulness, as a means to overcome distractions from difficult transitions to a new country and language.
We can work together on overcoming fears, accessing everyday learning opportunities, and incorporating calming pauses all increase language learning from kids to teens to adults.
As a World School summer school teacher, I'm comfortable with a range of students from beginning to advanced.
And, as a certified ELL and special education teacher, I'm experienced in addressing both these needs. College and university students can also get my help to improve essay writing, grammar usage and academic speaking and listening skills.
English Language Learners benefit from mindfulness, as a means to overcome distractions from difficult transitions to a new country and language.
Andrea D'Asaro's passion for teaching and enthusiasm for sharing her wisdom shone through in my classroom! My students were engaged and excited to try what she brought in for them. Thank you Andrea! I look forward to collaborating again soon. - Kara-Lee, Colibri Kids Yoga