Cherlyn Ladford
DeKalb,Illinois
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Yoga and Aquatic Fitness Instructor
Northwestern Medicine Wellness Center
01.2019 - Current
- Represents facility in professional manner by being punctual for class and helpful to members
- Teaches a variety of classes and styles including vinyasa flow, restorative, basic, chair yoga, trauma informed yoga, aqua yoga
- Complying with sub policy and filling in when needed whenever I am able.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Yoga Specialist/Instructor
Northern Illinois University
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Instructs two to four classes weekly for Group Fitness programs focusing on fundamentals of yoga
- Leads and coordinates special events for community development
- Provides educational outreach and awareness to NIU community members.
- Followed all Institutional policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Temple Workouts LLC
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Represents studio in professional manner by compiling with studio policy and responsibility
- Teaches a variety of classes and styles including vinyasa flow, restorative and beginning workshops
- Facilitate Art events, volunteer for seasonal weekly farmers market to represent studio.
- Maintained a safe and inviting studio environment, fostering a sense of community among participants.
- Organized successful charity events featuring yoga classes, raising funds for local non-profit organizations.
- Boosted class attendance by offering workshops and special events focused on mindfulness, meditation, and other wellness topics.
Outdoor Education Intern
Lorado Taft Field Campus NIU
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Taught outdoor lessons including survival and forest ecology to elementary through high school groups
- Worked as a team with education and support staff to ensure teaching areas are safe and usable
- Created Nature yoga cards for educational use including visuals cards, cues and a lesson plan.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Independent Living Staff Member
Barb City Manor
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Participated in shared on-call crisis intervention responsibilities during timed-shift
- Assisted with household and dietary responsibilities for residents
- Fostered a pleasant and social environment through relationship building and allotted bonding companionship.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
Manager
Breathe the Art of Yoga
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Lead five weekly classes and specialty workshops
- Managed a team of five instructors and lead yoga share program
- Trained team members in expected duties and assisted to complete yoga certification.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Education
BA, Bachelors of Fine Arts & Minor in Southeast Asia Studies -
Northern Illinois University
01.2010
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Class Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Continuous professional development
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
● Yoga and Ayurveda Center 200 RYT 2020
• Aquatic Fitness Instructor AEA 2020
● Sensory Enhanced Yoga for Self Regulation 2019 • Beginning Yoga Teacher at Yoga Fit 2011
● Matrix Outstanding Group Fitness Teacher of the Year award NIU 2017-2018 & 2019-2020
● CPR AED Certified 10/2019 and First Aid Certified 12/2019
Timeline
Certified Yoga and Aquatic Fitness Instructor
Northwestern Medicine Wellness Center
01.2019 - Current
Certified Yoga Instructor
Temple Workouts LLC
01.2018 - 03.2019
Outdoor Education Intern
Lorado Taft Field Campus NIU
01.2018 - 01.2019
Yoga Specialist/Instructor
Northern Illinois University
01.2017 - 05.2019
Manager
Breathe the Art of Yoga
01.2015 - 01.2016
Independent Living Staff Member
Barb City Manor
01.2012 - 01.2018
BA, Bachelors of Fine Arts & Minor in Southeast Asia Studies -
Northern Illinois University
● Yoga and Ayurveda Center 200 RYT 2020
• Aquatic Fitness Instructor AEA 2020
● Sensory Enhanced Yoga for Self Regulation 2019 • Beginning Yoga Teacher at Yoga Fit 2011
● Matrix Outstanding Group Fitness Teacher of the Year award NIU 2017-2018 & 2019-2020
● CPR AED Certified 10/2019 and First Aid Certified 12/2019
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