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Deborah Richards

Tampa,FL

Summary

Motivated to work with kids to promote physical and mental well being. Passionate about providing children with tools to utilize in their every day lives to assist in regulating their feelings and emotions. Mindful kids yoga teacher skilled in motivating and educating students in fun and creative ways. Creates peaceful, safe and supportive atmosphere to inspire yoga students. Seek connection with diverse students, various ages, skill levels and limitations through teaching kids. A goal is to continue to educate myself and work with others of all ages in the world of health and fitness to contribute to students' personal growth.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
1

200 RYT Yoga Certification

1

Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher Certification

1

Rainbow Kids Yoga for Neurodivergent/Additional Needs Training

1

Traditional Thai Massage Level 1 & 2 Certifications

1

CrossFit Kids Certificate of Attendance

Work History

The Okinawa Yoga Tree
Chatan Cho, Okinawa, Japan

Children's Yoga Teacher
10.2021 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for children ages 3-8 years of age.
  • Built connections with students to increase comfort and confidence within classes.
  • Instructed students in breathing, guided meditation, mindfulness and yoga techniques to foster their mental and physical growth.
  • Developed new yoga skills through continuous engagement and practice.
  • Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
  • Promoted and implemented all inclusive kids yoga classes to attend to various student abilities

East West Montessori Preschool
Chatan Cho, Okinawa Japan

Children's Yoga Teacher
03.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for children ages 2-6 years of age.
  • Built lessons plans that encouraged having fun and making connections with students.
  • Instructed students in age-appropriate breathing exercises, guided meditation and yoga poses to foster mental and physical health.
  • Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
  • Demonstrated mindfulness by making it approachable and accessible for preschool-aged students.
  • Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
  • Promoted and implemented all inclusive kids yoga classes to attend to various student abilities.

Amie Canter
Yomitan , Okinawa Japan

Private Kids Yoga Instructor
02.2022 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Explained and demonstrated different elements of yoga to siblings ages 3 and 7 years old.
  • Helped student with different abilities and additional needs to encompass enjoyment, confidence and fun with kids yoga.
  • Encouraged participation and having fun with routines, trying new skills and music accompaniment.

St. Patrick Catholic School
Norfolk, VA

First Grade Teacher
08.2007 - 06.2009

Job overview

  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class discipline, morale and engagement.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests, evaluating results and maintaining parent-teacher collaborations.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and administrators on lesson plans and activities, school projects, classroom policies and management strategies

Education

Rainbow Kids Yoga For Additional Needs
Online

Neurodivergent/Additional Needs Kids Yoga Training from Kids Yoga Teacher Training
05.2022

CrossFit Kids Certification Course
Online

Certificate of Attendance from Health And Fitness
09.2021 - 09.2021

Rainbow Kids Yoga
Okinawa Japan

Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher Certification from Kids Yoga Teacher Training
03.2014

RYT 200 Yoga Power Teacher Training
Okinawa Japan

200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification from Yoga Teacher Training
01.2014

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ

Bachelor of Arts from Dual Major in Elementary Education And Psychology
06.2004

University Overview

  • Graduated with Honors in Psychology
  • Psi Chi Honor Society Member

Skills

  • Strength Improvements
  • Small and Large Group Instruction
  • Communication and Interpersonal Connection
  • Relationship and Community Building
  • Passion for Health and Fitness
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Social Development
  • Class Instruction
  • Interactive Learning
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Teacher Support
  • Lesson Design

Certification

  • Certified 200-RYT Yoga Instructor
  • Certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher
  • Rainbow Kids Yoga for Neurodivergent/Additional Needs Training
  • CrossFit Kids Certificate of Attendance
  • Currently registered for CrossFit Level 1 Certification (anticipated completion Sept 27, 2002)

Timeline

Children's Yoga Teacher

East West Montessori Preschool
03.2022 - 06.2022

Private Kids Yoga Instructor

Amie Canter
02.2022 - 05.2022

Children's Yoga Teacher

The Okinawa Yoga Tree
10.2021 - 06.2022

CrossFit Kids Certification Course

Certificate of Attendance from Health And Fitness
09.2021 - 09.2021

First Grade Teacher

St. Patrick Catholic School
08.2007 - 06.2009

Rainbow Kids Yoga For Additional Needs

Neurodivergent/Additional Needs Kids Yoga Training from Kids Yoga Teacher Training

Rainbow Kids Yoga

Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher Certification from Kids Yoga Teacher Training

RYT 200 Yoga Power Teacher Training

200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification from Yoga Teacher Training

Monmouth University

Bachelor of Arts from Dual Major in Elementary Education And Psychology

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