About Tsipora Claudia Ann Berman MEd, RYT,RMET
Tsipora Claudia Ann Berman, M.Ed. RYT, RSMET is a master holistic educator, Movement Therapist, yoga instructor and science teacher, holding a B.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan, a M. Ed. from Antioch New England Graduate School and certificates in k-12 Teaching ( University of New England), Kripalu Yoga and YogaDance, Reiki, Breema, Positional Release Therapy, and Shamanic Healing.  Her movement training includes Body-Mind Centering, Improvisational Dance, Contact Improv, Authentic Movement, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Bioenergetics, Hakomi Methods of Expressive Therapy, and various yoga forms.
For 30 years she has been involved in progressive educational alternatives that honor experiential education as a journey of discovery for the body, mind and spirit.  During this time she has taught a creative, integrated curriculum in every grade level pre-K-through HS and including inservice and pre-service courses and workshops for teachers through school districts and local colleges.  She also founded and directed a non-profit science school before creating her own yoga studio.
The focus of her current work is on teaching mindfulness for children and adults, in and out of classrooms, offering experiences with nature, art, music, movement, meditation, yoga, and bodywork. She works one on one and in small groups with people seeking wholeness, transformation, inspiration and joy.
Founder and Director, Days Meadow Education Center, Kennebunk, Maine. 2001-2006
Programs in expressive arts, sciences, and movement, teacher training,  summer camps, and workshops. Curriculum development, administration, personnel management, advertising and PR, program development, and teaching.
Director/ Educator/Board President/ School Around Us, Arundel, Maine. 1980-2006
Teaching and administrative functions at private, non-grade-based k-8 school, founded in 1970.  Involved high level of interaction with parents and the community. Worked closely with a small team of teachers to create and implement a multi-age, developmental curriculum.  Curriculum writing, administration, personnel management, fund raising, advertising and PR
 
Publications
  1. •School Around Us, School Around Us Press. 1994. . 195p.
  2. •Streams and Ponds: A multidisciplinary curriculum Connect. Jan/Feb 1994. Vol. 7 No.3. Teachers’ Laboratory
  3. •Experiencing Science: Integration with Life  Holistic Education Review. Sum. 1994. Vol. 7 No. 2
  4. •ABC’s of ECOLOGY Curriculum Editor, Ferry Beach Ecology School, 2005/2006  published June 06
Freelance Holistic Educator and Educational Consultant
Workshops,courses, consultation in science education, educational methods, starting small schools, and curriculum development. Focus on experiential science education, environmental awareness, learning styles, conflict resolution, spirituality in education curriculum integration, creativity, democratic classrooms, educational choices, and emerging educational methods for empowerment and self esteem. Specializing in creative teaching to the whole person honoring learning styles and multiple intelligences.
Wellness Coach
Nutrition, body awareness, healing, relaxation, finding balance. Experience working with people healing from illness and trauma, cancer survivors, lyme disease, alzhiemers, seniors, K-12 including alternative and public school programs, college classes in relaxation, yoga, and dance.    Holistic Life-style Choices, Kripalu Yoga,  Danskinetics, Breema, Expressive Movement and Arts Therapy, Meditation and Relaxation.  Individuals and groups.
Movement Education Specialist
Provide courses and individual coaching for all ages.  Kripalu Yoga,  Danskinetics, Breema, Expressive Movement and Arts Therapy, Meditation and Relaxation.  Individuals and groups. ISMETA Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist