Alessandra Toscanelli

About Alessandra Toscanelli

Life is a twisted, funny, messy, BEAUTIFUL Rainbow. Enjoy the Journey!\" As a Program Director, I was able to serve people who struggled with Substance Use Disorder & /or Mental Illness. It was incredibly rewarding to work with people who were finding their own recovery paths. In Idaho, I served my community in a variety of volunteer positions, from Crisis Counseling to advocating at Town Hall Meetings. Leaving Hope & Recovery was a challenging decision. Yet, I was ready for a new adventure that would allow me to grow & broaden my horizons. I love the life I\'ve created and I am blessed to be able to use my talents to improve my community with volunteerism and non-profit consulting.I enjoy producing events that are as well organized & grounded as they are creative & vibrant. I truly love supporting people in creating their vision & bringing it to life. When I\'m not working on some purposeful gig (think community, music, wellness, mindfulness, positive vibes), you can find me writing articles or “bedazzling” something for social media, coaching (think fitness, yoga, personal training, or life), consulting (think media strategy or public policy), & speaking publicly on a variety of social topics.In my spare time, I do what others call crazy or insane: I take pleasure in the Ragnar Relay Series, Dragon Boat Racing, The Color Run, etc. Life is meant to be enjoyed, lived, & pursued. Aloha (love) & gratitude are the most sincere emotions I can express. I\'m happy to have the talent to bedazzle life. I\'m joyful to be able to meet new people & hear their stories of courage, hope, & determination. Mostly, I\'m honored to be able to share in their journey. I didn\'t plan this path for my life ~ God did. & my faith allowed me to find God\'s plan for me during a difficult time that was very dark and lonely. God granted me serenity. As I share my aloha, I hope you find serenity & allow God to open your divine path towards becoming a better you as you learn to love YOU the way God loves you.Mahalo Nui Loa!

Experience

1. Instructor

   Dixie State University

   May 2019 — Present · St George, UT, US

   Dixie State University Community Education reflects a collaborative learning environment created through the combined entities of Dixie State University, the City of St. George, and the Washington County School District. Responsible for teaching mental health, addiction, and recovery courses using instructionalmethods geared toward the adult learner in a classroom setting. Plan lessons and curriculumbased on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-educational level students. Work cooperatively with program partners and community agencies to increase awareness of community resources and services. Implement a variety of instructional delivery methods, that include group or individualized instruction. Create a climate that encourages and supports learning. Complete and maintain appropriate student registration, attendance, and assessment records. Responsible for effective classroom management that enhances student learning. Perform any/and all other duties as assigned by the director.

Education

• Boise State University

  Social Psychology

• Idaho State University

  General Studies

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Cultural Anthropology

• Brigham Young University–Hawaii

  Cross-Cultural Communications