Christie Jo Perez
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Yoga Instructor (200-RYT) eager to foster a welcoming and mindful environment. Passionate about empowering students of all levels to find balance, strength, and inner peace through breath-centered Vinyasa flow. Committed to continuing education in anatomy and restorative techniques
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Yoga Instructor
Mesa, AZ
07.2025 - Current
- Instructed diverse classes, ensuring proper alignment and safety for all participants.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Improved students'' overall well-being through meditation and mindfulness practices in each class session.
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
Special Education Teacher
Central High School
Phoenix, AZ
07.2020 - Current
- Designed, planned, and taught several sections of Basic Special Education English and US/AZ History classes.
- Participated in all aspects of the IEP annual review process; conducted parent-teacher conferences to provide parents with student developmental reports.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluated students' academic and behavioral progress.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of students.
- Helped develop the curriculum and curriculum map for the current and future Practical/Basic Special English courses.
Education
Yoga By Julia Yoga School
200-Hour Yoga Training Certificate
Scottsdale, AZ10-2025
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12-1996
Skills
Hard Skills: Vinyasa, Sequencing, Cueing, Injury Prevention, Planning, Yoga Props
Techniques: Modifications, Adaptation, Mindfulness, Communication, Empathy, Attention to details
Timeline
Volunteer Yoga Instructor
07.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Central High School
07.2020 - Current
Yoga By Julia Yoga School
200-Hour Yoga Training Certificate
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Administration
Western Illinois University