Dayanara Rico-Marquez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Motivated Group Ex Instructor with 13 years of experience in DanceMix, DanceFit, and Zumba instruction. Expert in motivating and engaging students and members to continue striving for their goals, while enjoying their time dancing and sweating. Committed to developing and building relationships with my members everytime. I aim to help them feel safe to let go of all their stresses and get lost in their dancing, while at the same time getting a great workout.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Exercise Zumba/DanceMix Instructor
Yvonne Tabutt
07.2012 - Current
- Ensured safety of participants through proper technique instruction and adherence to gym policies.
- Interacted with individual participants in group fitness settings to cultivate and maintain positive relationships.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions when needed, offering personalized guidance for clients seeking additional support in reaching their fitness goals.
- Assisted in the promotion of gym events and classes, resulting in increased membership sign-ups and retention rates.
- Developed lasting relationships with participants, resulting in a loyal following of clients who frequently attended classes.
- Led high-energy classes that catered to various skill levels and physical abilities, ensuring all participants felt included and challenged.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Managed group fitness classes of up to 50+ members.
- Created unique choreography for classes.
- Enhanced overall workout experience by incorporating diverse music selections and dance styles.
- Promoted a positive, inclusive environment that encouraged participants of all skill levels to join classes.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
- Increased class attendance by developing fun and an energetic mix of dance routines.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Elizabeth Lozano
07.2001 - 06.2023
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and visual aids into lessons.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
- Designed assessments that measured student progress towards meeting curriculum goals, informing future instructional decisions.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance in classroom management techniques.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusion, and cooperation among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, enhancing communication and collaboration for student success.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to cater to diverse learning needs and abilities of students.
DanceFit Instructor
Rose Alvarado
06.2014 - 05.2021
- Provided ongoing support to clients outside of scheduled classes through email correspondence and one-on-one consultations when necessary.
- Implemented injury prevention measures through proper warm-up techniques and conditioning exercises, reducing risk in class activities.
- Created unique choreography for classes.
- Filled in to instruct Dancefit, DanceMix and Zumba classes to maintain service for members.
- Mentored new Zumba instructors, helping them to develop their teaching skills and grow their client base.
- Received consistently positive feedback from clients regarding their enjoyment of classes and noticeable improvements in overall fitness levels.
- Promoted a positive, inclusive environment for all participants, fostering a sense of camaraderie among class members.
- Choreographed class routines and paired with upbeat music selections.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Arts With Alternate Teaching Certification
Incarnate Word University
San Antonio, TX05.2000
Skills
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative team player
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Online teaching experience
- Student-centered learning focus
- Relationship building
- Positive learning environment
- Student and member motivation and engagement
- Creative instruction style
- Texas teaching certification
Certification
EC-4 Texas Teachimg Certification
Zumba Certification.
Fitour Group Ex Certification.
Certified in CPR, and First Aid through the YMCA.
Timeline
DanceFit Instructor
Rose Alvarado
06.2014 - 05.2021
Group Exercise Zumba/DanceMix Instructor
Yvonne Tabutt
07.2012 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Elizabeth Lozano
07.2001 - 06.2023
EC-4 Texas Teachimg Certification
Zumba Certification.
Fitour Group Ex Certification.
Certified in CPR, and First Aid through the YMCA.
Bachelor Of Arts - Arts With Alternate Teaching Certification
Incarnate Word University
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