Marcia Camino, B.A., M.F.A., E.-C.Y.T.
Education
Degrees
M.F.A. Creative Writing, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
B.A. English, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Certifications
Copyediting and Proofreading from Edit Republic
Children’s Tutor, Cleveland Reads
Women Staff Leadership Development Initiative from Case Western Reserve University
Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator from the International Expressive Art Therapy Association (in progress)
Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapy from Mindful Ohio
Dancing Mindfulness™ Facilitator from The Institute for Creative Mindfulness
General Yoga Teacher Training from the Amrit Yoga Institute
Yin Yoga Teacher Training from Paul and Suzee Grilley
Children’s Yoga Teacher Training from Radiant Child Yoga
Major Writings
THESIS
Dividing Lines (poetry)
Prairie Margins, Permafrost, Blue Unicorn, and the Literary Cleveland/Cleveland Public Library Neighborhood Voices Anthology (poetry)
COPYRIGHTED
Pink Lotus Yoga Professional Yoga and Teacher Training Manual
MAJOR WORKS
Crayzee Aayzee (poetry abecedarian)
Ooomee Boomee: Space Yogi (children’s book series)
Santosha (novel series, in progress)
Creative Presentations
Yoga/Writing: “The Jiva and the Word: Exploring the Arts of Yoga and Writing”
Yoga/Poetry: “Yoetry: A Yoga and Poetry Experiential”
Yoga/Dance: “Kundalini Yoga and Freeform Movement”
Dance/Prose: “Frontier”: Collaborative piece with modern dance faculty
Dance: Choreography and performance of original works in ballet and modern dance
Drama: Local and university theater actor. Major roles included Amanda in The Glass Menagerie and Herald in Marat/Sade; Children’s theater director
Poetry: Readings of original and others' works
Experience
Owner: MERRY DESK, L.L.C.; AVON LAKE, OHIO
Write, edit, proofread, and provide coaching for writers and work makers from all walks of life. Clients include businesses, solo entrepreneurs, artists, novelists, scholars, and students
Owner: PINK LOTUS YOGA; LAKEWOOD, OHIO (pinklotusyoga.com)
Direct inclusionary, multi-style studio; monthly community outreach; lectures; offsite yoga classes. In 2020: Zoom yoga classes and workshops.
Director: PINK LOTUS YOGA PROFESSIONAL YOGA AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Designed and conducted semi-yearly/yearly 200-hour teacher certification program.
WELLNESS LIAISON, CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Hiring, scheduling, curriculum, and payroll for yoga teachers leading ongoing classes for employees at up to seven Tri-C locations.
YOGA SPEAKER AND PRESENTER
Lakewood Public Library, Rocky River Public Library, Avon Lake Public Library, Beck Center for the Arts, Case Western Reserve University, Holden Arboretum, Cuyahoga Country Public Library, College Club of Cleveland, PR Newswire, LGBT Cleveland, Richmond Heights Junior High School, Willoughby Hills PTA
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, Yoga Instruction
Case Western Reserve University Graduate Dance Program, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, Holden Arboretum, Cleveland Cultural Gardens, Cleveland Jewish Community Center, Sophia Center, Inner Bliss Yoga Studio, Studio 11 Yoga, Sky Yoga, YMCA, One-to-One Fitness Center, Westlake Public Library, Grafton Public Library, Magnificat High School, various early childhood groups, private and semi-private instruction both on and off-site
YOGA PROGRAM AND EVENT CREATOR/CONSULTANT
MOCA Cleveland, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, Case Western Reserve University Summer Session Program, Cleveland One World Festival, College Club of Cleveland, Lakewood Alive
Adjunct English Instruction
Courses in ESL, Developmental English, and Freshman Composition
Tutoring/Coaching
Private yoga teacher and English language tutor for adults
Professional Memberships
Literary Cleveland
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Education
Degrees
M.F.A. Creative Writing, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
B.A. English, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Certifications
Copyediting and Proofreading from Edit Republic
Children’s Tutor, Cleveland Reads
Women Staff Leadership Development Initiative from Case Western Reserve University
Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator from the International Expressive Art Therapy Association (in progress)
Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapy from Mindful Ohio
Dancing Mindfulness™ Facilitator from The Institute for Creative Mindfulness
General Yoga Teacher Training from the Amrit Yoga Institute
Yin Yoga Teacher Training from Paul and Suzee Grilley
Children’s Yoga Teacher Training from Radiant Child Yoga
Major Writings
THESIS
Dividing Lines (poetry)
Prairie Margins, Permafrost, Blue Unicorn, and the Literary Cleveland/Cleveland Public Library Neighborhood Voices Anthology (poetry)
COPYRIGHTED
Pink Lotus Yoga Professional Yoga and Teacher Training Manual
MAJOR WORKS
Crayzee Aayzee (poetry abecedarian)
Ooomee Boomee: Space Yogi (children’s book series)
Santosha (novel series, in progress)
Creative Presentations
Yoga/Writing: “The Jiva and the Word: Exploring the Arts of Yoga and Writing”
Yoga/Poetry: “Yoetry: A Yoga and Poetry Experiential”
Yoga/Dance: “Kundalini Yoga and Freeform Movement”
Dance/Prose: “Frontier”: Collaborative piece with modern dance faculty
Dance: Choreography and performance of original works in ballet and modern dance
Drama: Local and university theater actor. Major roles included Amanda in The Glass Menagerie and Herald in Marat/Sade; Children’s theater director
Poetry: Readings of original and others' works
Experience
Owner: MERRY DESK, L.L.C.; AVON LAKE, OHIO
Write, edit, proofread, and provide coaching for writers and work makers from all walks of life. Clients include businesses, solo entrepreneurs, artists, novelists, scholars, and students
Owner: PINK LOTUS YOGA; LAKEWOOD, OHIO (pinklotusyoga.com)
Direct inclusionary, multi-style studio; monthly community outreach; lectures; offsite yoga classes. In 2020: Zoom yoga classes and workshops.
Director: PINK LOTUS YOGA PROFESSIONAL YOGA AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Designed and conducted semi-yearly/yearly 200-hour teacher certification program.
WELLNESS LIAISON, CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Hiring, scheduling, curriculum, and payroll for yoga teachers leading ongoing classes for employees at up to seven Tri-C locations.
YOGA SPEAKER AND PRESENTER
Lakewood Public Library, Rocky River Public Library, Avon Lake Public Library, Beck Center for the Arts, Case Western Reserve University, Holden Arboretum, Cuyahoga Country Public Library, College Club of Cleveland, PR Newswire, LGBT Cleveland, Richmond Heights Junior High School, Willoughby Hills PTA
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, Yoga Instruction
Case Western Reserve University Graduate Dance Program, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, Holden Arboretum, Cleveland Cultural Gardens, Cleveland Jewish Community Center, Sophia Center, Inner Bliss Yoga Studio, Studio 11 Yoga, Sky Yoga, YMCA, One-to-One Fitness Center, Westlake Public Library, Grafton Public Library, Magnificat High School, various early childhood groups, private and semi-private instruction both on and off-site
YOGA PROGRAM AND EVENT CREATOR/CONSULTANT
MOCA Cleveland, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, Case Western Reserve University Summer Session Program, Cleveland One World Festival, College Club of Cleveland, Lakewood Alive
Adjunct English Instruction
Courses in ESL, Developmental English, and Freshman Composition
Tutoring/Coaching
Private yoga teacher and English language tutor for adults
Professional Memberships
Literary Cleveland
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
