Objective
To provide strong interpersonal support to colleagues and clients by utilizing an array of skills and practical knowledge to help individuals meet their goals and maintain their achievements.
Work Experience
· Edward Health and Fitness Center (6/09-present) Naperville, IL
Zumba Instructor
Teaching 6 week sessions utilizing all of my Zumba credentials to create a well rounded and fun fitness class
· City of Naperville Wellness Committee (4/09-present) Naperville, IL
Yoga Teacher
Helping various city employees utilize yoga for relaxation, stretching and pain management at an on-site
location weekly.
· Benedictine University (1/09-present) Lisle, IL
Group Fitness Instructor
Teaching two weekly classes for students, alumni, staff and the community in Zumba, Strength Training and other group formats.
· Life Start at Central Park Athletic Club (7/08-7/09) Lisle, IL
Group Fitness Instructor
Teaching weekly classes: power yoga, aqua, group strength training and Zumba, in an on-site executive fitness center.
· River Run Clubhouse (2/08-4/08) Naperville, IL
Group Fitness Instructor
Taught a variety of classes on a substitute basis in a gated, private community, clubhouse setting.
· The Grand Reserve (11/07-6/08) Naperville, IL
Yoga Teacher / Group Fitness Instructor
Rotating schedule of yoga, butts n guts, kickboxing and Zumba classes taught to residents on site.
· Life Time Fitness (8/07-01/08) Warrenville, IL
Children’s Yoga Teacher
Responsibilities included teaching children’s yoga classes during the normal preschool day, teaching classes for ages 3-6, and 6-12 in a group class setting, reporting student behavior to parents and teachers, and developing programming.
· Snap Fitness (5/07-1/08) Romeoville, IL
Club Manager / Personal Trainer
Direct supervision of club opening including direct contact with contractors, pulling permits, picking out furnishings, marketing to local businesses for members and a member incentive program, advertising and presales.
· The Yoga Teachers Group (6/07-7/09) Burr Ridge, IL
Yoga Teacher
Contracted work through various local park districts including Glen Ellyn & Naperville. Work environments also include corporations such as the Joint Commission on Health.
· Health Fitness Corporation at Aramark (6/07-10/08) Downers Grove, IL
Yoga Teacher / Group Fitness Instructor
Duties include teaching a variety of yoga styles, step aerobics, Zumba and specialty classes in a corporate setting. Yoga class achieved the highest overall client and male attendance rate of any class offered.
· The Morton Arboretum (11/05-present) Lisle, IL
Yoga Teacher
Development and implementation of a children’s yoga program that incorporates yoga and educational curriculum for a 3-6 year old lap sit program. Leading women’s overnight retreat groups in yoga, varying from chair yoga to slow flow yoga for a diverse population of women as scheduled annually.
· Sky Yoga Studio (11/05–present) Naperville, IL
Director/Group Class Teacher
Teach a variety of group and private yoga, fitness and Zumba classes for a diverse client base which included infants through adults, and individuals with special needs, families, prenatal women, and seniors. Developed fitness and strength training programs for clients to facilitate meeting weight loss and fitness goals. This position includes hiring and scheduling of instructors, new client acquisition and retention, merchandise purchasing, planning, marketing and running specialty parties and sales.
· People for Childcare (7/04-1/05) Aurora, IL
Site Director
Main responsibility was overseeing students and teaching assistants; also developed after school programming for need based, not for profit program serving children K-6. Duties included reviews of staff and students, direct contact with parents, arranging field trips, facilitating group play, tutoring and developing curriculum.
Volunteer Experience
2008 Zumba at Cordia Senior Residence “Fitness Month”
2007 Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade Route Presenter
2007 Free Yoga at the Lisle French Market
2007 Brown Eyed Girl yoga instructor for girls in foster care
2007 St.Baldrick’s Day Shavee and Fundraiser Participant
2006 NEDSRA Yoga Instructor for adults with special needs
2005 Wayne-Dupage Trails Jump Judge
2005 Heartland Alliance Yoga Instructor for women with HIV
2003-2004 Relay For Life team captain
2003 Organized Campus CPR Training
2002-2004 Coordinator & MC of Open Mic Night at Benedictine University
1998-2000 Equine Camp Counselor and Therapeutic Equestrian Instructor
1997-1998 Friends for Therapeutic Equine Activities lead line volunteer
1995-1996 High School students with disabilities tutor and mentor
1995 Edward Hospital volunteer with 60 hours in surgical waiting
Education
2004 B.A. from Benedictine University Lisle, IL.
Graduated with High Honors
75 hours pre-clinical classroom experience, 75 hours PT Observation/Volunteer
24 semester hours educational course work including fitness education
2009 RTT from Chicago School of Thai Massage Chicago, IL
Graduated with all work completed
6 month intensive program
12 hours of clinical work observed, 38 hours of work experience
2005 Sept. 29 Svaroopa Yoga Slinky Spine w/ Casey Gedes, Naperville, IL
2006 Jan. 5-8 Hatha Yoga Retreat w/ Kim Schwartz, Woodstock, IL
2006 Mar. 25 Alignment & the Asymmetric Body w/ Karin Stephan, Chicago, IL
2006 Mar. 26 All About the Feet w/ Karin Stephan, Chicago, IL
2006 Apr. 22 Set Your Breath Free w/ Gabriel Halpren, St. Charles, IL
2006 Nov. 9-12 Hatha Yoga Retreat w/ Kim Schwartz, Woodstock, IL.
2006 Nov. 20-Dec.18 Yoga For What Ails You w/ Gabriel Halpren, St. Charles, IL.
2007 April 19-22 IDEA Fitness Fusion, Chicago, IL – Senior Fitness, Prenatal Fitness, General Fitness
2007 May-August Master Class w/ Gabriel Halpren, St.Charles, IL
2009 Sept18-20 Chris Ray Thai Massage Therapeutics Workshop
2009 Graduate of the Chicago School of Thai Massage
Certification
2005-2006 Temple Kriya Certification –Hatha Yoga Teacher, 1 year program
2005 Sept. 22-25 YogaKids w/ Marsha Wenig, South Beach, IN
2005-2011 ACE Certified Personal Trainer
2005 Sept. 28-30 Radiant Child Yoga Certification w/ Shakta Kaur , Chicago, IL
2006 Jun. 26-30 Ashtanga Teacher Certification w/ Manju Jois, Chicago, IL
2007 Mar.3-4 Prenatal Yoga Training w/ Rhonda Kantor, Chicago, IL
2007 April 13-15 ALACE Labor Assistance Training, Chicago, IL
2007-2011 ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
2007-2011 E-RYT 200, RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance
2007 Zumba Basic Instructor Certification
2008 Zumba Gold Instructor Certification
2008-2010 American Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid Certification for Adults and Children
2008 Competent Communicator Toastmasters International
2008 Oct 10-14 Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level I
2009 Zumba Steps Basic II Certification
2009 Jun 6- June 28 Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level II & III
2009 Zumba Toning Instructor Certification
2010 Zumbatomic (Kids’ Zumba) Certification
Presentations / Publication
2008 Feb DuPage County Health Institute, “Athletic Applications of Yoga”, “Basic Yoga Sequencing”
2008 Hessed House, “Stress Management and Yoga in the Workplace”
2007 Aug 18 Fit ‘n Fun Fair Burr Ridge “Kids Yoga” presentation
2006 Aug.6 & 20 Arboretum Adventures “Family Yoga” presentation
2006 Oct. 12 Kids Fest Chicago “Benefits of Kids Yoga” presentation
2006 Oct. 16 Spa Event, Benedictine University “Stress Relief of Yoga” presentation
2005 Nov 22 Heartland Alliance Heath Fair “Exercise on a Budget.” presentation
YogaChicago, “Yoga Activism”
The Naperville Sun “Buzzing it all for a Good Cause”
Naperville Glancer, “Top 10 Ways to Get Kids Moving”
The Daily Herald, “The Sky’s the Limit”
Naperville Magazine, “20 Steps for Inner Beauty”
The Business Ledger “Flexibly of Yoga a good fit for the workplace”
The Naperville Sun “Zumba Instructor combines fitness, fun”
Awards
2007 Naperville Sun “Best Window Display” for A-1 Antiques
2007 President of SOS Toastmasters
2007 VP Of PR Toastmasters
2004-2005 Awarded a fellowship from the Academy of Urban School Leaders
2003-2004 National Endowment for the Humanities Scholarship
2003-2004 Gillett Memorial Educational Scholarship
2002-2004 Editor & Contributor of Quantum Pulp, Literary and Art Magazine, Benedictine Univ.
2001-2004 President of Sigma Tau Delta, English Language and Literature Honors Society.
2001-2004 President of Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honors Society.
2001-2004 Dean’s List Benedictine University
1995 Valuable Volunteer Award for outstanding work with multi-needs class.
1991 Johns Hopkins University, Center for the Advancement of Academically Talented Youth
Other Experience
1980-2000 Teaching, Training and Competing in Equestrian Activities
1996-1999 Promoting and Running large collector’s show and editing/publishing subscription based newsletter
1985-1988 Professional Dance & Gymnastics Instruction
MS Office Software including: Excel, Publisher, etc. Photo Editing, and Power Point.
