Hi! I’m glad you’re here.

I’m Ruxandra. I guide you in navigating emotional waves with more ease — and in building stronger, more connected relationships with children, both at school and at home. 

I work as a freelance social-emotional learning facilitator, trainer, and mentor. Over the past 18 years, I’ve worked with children and teenagers in the NGO sector, as well as with parents and professionals in both public and private education.

Collaborations

About me

I’m Ruxandra and I chose education because I believe in relationships, in the power of an adult who sees, listens, and stays. At a time when I, too, needed to learn how to understand my own emotions, I discovered how important regulation is, being present and emotionally balanced, instead of striving for perfection or performance. I am

  • a certified Social Emotional Learning (SEL) facilitator, trained with Verita Foundation (SEE Learning) and Goldie Hawn Foundation (MindUP)
  • a certified educator with Circle of Security International (Parenting & Classroom)
  • a certified trainer and social pedagogue, with 18 years of experience in education
 

But before all roles, I am someone who has learned firsthand how overwhelming emotions can become when we don’t have the right tools.

I’ve worked with hundreds of children and dozens of educators and parents who want to do things differently, yet feel caught between pressure, challenging behaviors, and exhaustion. I know what “I want it to be different, but I don’t know how” feels like.

În munca mea integrez metodologii validate la nivel internațional, precum Circle of Security, SEE Learning, MindUP and Emotion Coaching, însă ceea ce ofer nu este doar un set de tehnici. Creez un cadru sigur în care oamenii pot înțelege ce se întâmplă dincolo de comportament, pot regla emoții intense și pot construi relații bazate pe siguranță și încredere.

In corporate settings, I support working parents in their relationship with their children. Because a parent who feels more secure at home becomes more present, grounded, and effective at work.

I believe that real change starts within and naturally reflects in our relationships: at home, in the classroom, and in the workplace.

Beyond my professional roles, I make space for myself every day. I start my mornings with a good cup of tea, recharge in the forest or on mountain trails, and enjoy small breaks with great coffee or gelato. At home, I have a cat who constantly reminds me how important it is to be, not just to do. For me, emotional balance is not a concept — it’s a daily practice. I believe in human connection, in gratitude for small things, and in simple moments that keep us grounded in the present.

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Why I do this work

My mission is to create spaces where people feel seen, understood, and emotionally supported.

I support educators and parents in navigating daily challenges with more clarity and patience — transforming stress and conflict into opportunities for growth and connection. In corporate environments, I work with employees who are also parents, helping them become more present, connected, and resilient, not only at home, but at work as well. 

I believe real change begins with an adult who feels safe and supported. When adults can navigate their own emotions, they create a secure and inspiring environment around them — in the classroom, at home, and in the workplace.

And I continue to learn how to navigate my own emotions every day because I know how much it matters to be the anchor others need.

Who I work with

Projects

Founder - SEL Facilitator

Emotional Surf is a collection of resources for educators, parents, and companies who want to navigate children’s emotions with more clarity, safety, and connection.

Educational partner

Mentor KIDS creates workshops and personal development camps for children in a safe space where they are encouraged to discover themselves, connect with their inner resources, and grow self-confidence.

Core member 

A platform dedicated to promoting the Circle of Security Parenting program in Brașov — an attachement-based group course, focused on strengthening the adult–child relationship.

Project Manager

Deutsch mit Musik is an educational program where children learn their first German words and expressions through songs, musical instruments, and interactive games. 

Contact

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