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Rochester, NY, US

Rochester, New York, United States

-Designed and created lecture/screening film class for RIT students.

-Started online training business with video downloads and classes 2020-2021. -Directed, shot, edited and produced digital videos from concept to distribution, for new website and online business created in 2020 in response to the pandemic. www.agelessqigong.com

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

-Operated business providing Tai Chi and Qigong classes to the Rochester community. Unique style is a blend of different approaches with special expertise in teaching people from 8 to 93 years old.-Created successful interactive training Qigong DVDs for clients and students with supplemental information. DVD available through www.seniorqigong.com- Taught.

Fairport, New York, United States

-Designed and implemented structured classes for employees at Monroe BOCES #1, Teacher Center, Rochester Institute of Technology Wellness Center, University of Rochester Wellness Center (Well-U).-Classes focused on relaxation, meditation and stress management techniques, and resulted in more productive work days, better employee health, and sense of.

-Taught Tai Chi, Silver Sneakers, Fitness classes, Aqua Fit 1 &2, Water fitness for Arthritis, Deep end aquatics exercise, AOA aquatics at the Carlson Metrocenter YMCA, the Monroe YMCA and Harro East Athletic Club. -Incorporated principles of Qigong in aquatic classes to enhance health.

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

-Designed and implemented structured classes for YMCA members in program exercise, eating for health, weight loss, flexibility, working with clients of all ages as well as those in Livestrong and Heart Health programs, resulting in better member health, particularly in arthritis, mobility and blood pressure improvements and strength training. -Excellent.

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

-Designed and implemented structured classes for YMCA members in Alzheimer’s programming, Eating for health, Grieving workshops, holiday events, Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation, resulting in better member health, particularly in arthritis, mobility and blood pressure improvements. -Excellent, positive feedback from participants and sponsors.

Rhinebeck, New York, United States

• As part of core staff faculty, blended healing powers of Qigong and Tai Chi to promote enhanced well being in classes designed for staff. Asked to return for 10 summers.

I teach Tai Chi and Qigong along with breathing techniques that I incorporate in my camera classes. These classes are fun, energizing and great for stress management. My unique style is a blend of different approaches resulting from study with four different Masters, emphasizing the special needs of my clientele, the seasonal needs of our bodies and the.

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

• Designed and implemented structured classes for MVP Health Care employees in relaxation, meditation and stress management techniques, resulting in more productive work days and better employee health and sense of.

• Taught stress management in the Health and Physical Education Department to a diverse student population of 35 students, where 90% committed to change dietary and/or exercise routines. Following up with students, their.

Developed workshops for filmmakers and professionals in their certificate program, focused on documentary camera techniques to add stability and creativity to handheld camera movements. The process is based on my training with renowned French ethnographic filmmaker, Jean Rouch, and my 15 years of Tai Chi practice.

Geneva New York

Teaches Documentary Film History and Production using lecture, group exercises and screenings, incorporating theoretical, ethical and technical issues within a historical context. In the production class, students learn all aspects of documentary video production and its potential as an artistic medium. This includes instruction on equipment, technique and.

Rochester, New York

Organized and created lecture/screening class incorporating theoretical, historical, technical and ethical issues related to documentary filmmaking at both Visual Studies Workshop (2007-2009 and 2013) and the English Department at SUNY Brockport. This includes instruction on equipment, technique, software and outside screenings. Taught Documentary Film.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Television/Film/Radio

Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Ph.D., Film Studies, Summa Cum Laude

University of Paris X, Nanterre, France Ph.D. Dissertation: The Genesis of the Portrait: From Cave Art through Contemporary Film.