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Ancel Mitchell

Educator, Herbalist, Business Owner

Summary

I run a successful farm, medicinal plant and cacao business. We work with young adults as interns and apprentices and we offer community to individuals who come to the farm for healing opportunities working with medicinal plants, animals and gardening. I have been an educator for over 30 years working with Steiner / Waldorf Education in the UK, the US and Costa Rica. I had my own kindergarten for several years and then moved to working with pregnant and new mothers. I am on the Costa Rican faculty for Waldorf Teacher Training and mentor various new teachers and homeschooling families. In working with increasing numbers of young people I see greater need for a new way to communicate with and support youth and young adults. I have been following Dr Mate for several years and feel this is the right time to step into the training.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CEO Chocolate Is Medicine Organic Farm

Self employed
Puerto Viejo
06.2016 - Current
  • run a community inspired medicinal chocolate business, producing over a ton of chocolate each year
  • run a successful organic farm
  • run month and 3 month long programs for apprentices and interns
  • manage a diverse staff and facilities
  • create opportunities within the local community for indigenous and bipoc young adults
  • support youth with entrepreneurial ideas and local outreach
  • create and perform storytelling events
  • create and run classes and workshops including medicinal plant classes, medicinal cacao, fermentation, gardening, permaculture and craft classes

Cranial Sacral Therapist

Self employed
Puerto Viejo
06.2013 - 05.2016
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Educator

Waldorf Steiner Schools
Santa Cruz, Nosara, Puerto Viejo
07.1997 - 06.2013
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
  • Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
  • Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Medieval Literature

Oxford University
Oxford England
08.1988 - 06.1991

Master of Arts - Waldorf Steiner Education

Plymouth University
Exeter, England
08.1992 - 06.1994

No Degree - Prenatal Psychology Certificate

APPPAH
Redlands Ca

No Degree - Biodynamic Cranial Sacral

Quantum Cranial
San Jose

Skills

Active listening, empathetic listening

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Timeline

CEO Chocolate Is Medicine Organic Farm

Self employed
06.2016 - Current

Cranial Sacral Therapist

Self employed
06.2013 - 05.2016

Educator

Waldorf Steiner Schools
07.1997 - 06.2013

Master of Arts - Waldorf Steiner Education

Plymouth University
08.1992 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Medieval Literature

Oxford University
08.1988 - 06.1991

No Degree - Prenatal Psychology Certificate

APPPAH

No Degree - Biodynamic Cranial Sacral

Quantum Cranial

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