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Debra Johnson

Naples,FL

Summary

Experienced Yoga Instructor bringing 20-year record in health and wellness roles. Owned and operated yoga studios in two different locations and built communities within those time periods. Volunteered with the homeless throughout the years. Advocated for victims of domestic violence downtown Chicago and acted as a crisis counselor. Jane Adams Hull House Court Project. Volunteered in the schools and various organizations within the western suburbs of Chicago. Worked with addiction while teaching yoga.

Work History

Yoga Instructor

Self Employed Services
Charleston, SC
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Taught multiple levels and variety of classes.
  • Led up 14 classes per week plus privates.
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Volunteered VA-Goose Creek, SC Oct 2015-Dec 2018.

Yoga Instructor

Self Employed Services
Chicago, IL
01.2000 - 09.2012
  • Private Yoga
  • Yoga Therapy
  • Restorative Yoga
  • Led up to 12 classes per week (all populations).
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.

Education

Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurvedic Institute
Albuquerque, NM
06.2022

Nutrition And Healthy Living

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.1996

Skills

  • Passion for Health and Fitness
  • Small and Large Group Instruction
  • Relationship and Community Building
  • Pose Modifications
  • Individualized Training Programs
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Alignment Coaching and Guidance
  • Breathing Techniques
  • Active Listening
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Member Issue Resolution
  • Meditation Techniques

Accomplishments

    I have successfully run a small business. I have also managed over 200 clients and their needs efficiently. I have always run an open door policy whereby people who could not pay were always welcomed and included. I designed my advertising tools and managed the bookkeeping.

Timeline

Yoga Instructor

Self Employed Services
01.2015 - 12.2018

Yoga Instructor

Self Employed Services
01.2000 - 09.2012

Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurvedic Institute

Nutrition And Healthy Living

Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Loyola University of Chicago
Debra Johnson