Debra Light
Gerontologist, Certified Yoga Instructor, Aesthetician, Educator
Tucson,AZ
Summary
1. Knowledgeable Yoga Instructor offering 20 years of experience as group fitness instructor. Leverages diverse styles and techniques for different skill levels. Caring, patient and observant leader with educational style.
2. Gerontologist that promotes health and wellness education. Over 20 years of demonstrated geriatrics experience impacting care and comfort of senior population while building meaningful relationships with patients, families and health care professionals.
3. Aesthetician providing comprehensive consultations, facilitating skin care services using all natural products and education for clients to look and feel their best. Maintained good business practices and safety protocols while providing excellent services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Yoga Instructor
The Yoga Loft Tucson
Tucson, AZ
03.2022 - Current
- Developed safe and effective yoga programs each week for class members.
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students and answer questions.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Adhered to all facility rules for safety, compliance and continuing education.
- Increased number of participants in class by 50%.
Licensed Esthetician
Self-employed
Bend, Oregon, OR
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Carried out product inventory checks, charting and consultations.
- Fostered friendly, warm and exceptional customer experience.
- Provided clients with knowledge of all cosmetic services being provided to maintain repeat business of 50+ established clients.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Bend Park And Recreation
Bend, OR, OR
01.2014 - 09.2018
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members 1-3xs per week.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants. Created new class routines to keep students engaged.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Adhered to all facility rules for safety, compliance and continuing education.
Care Manager
Homestead Inns Inc.
Bend, OR, OR
11.2006 - 01.2016
- Assisted clients and trained caregivers to complete activities of daily living (ADL) needs to maintain independence, safety, self-esteem and general wellness.
- Consulted with supervisor and team specialist to assess individual cases and plan strategies for enhancing care of all residents.
- Educated and evaluated staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Coordinated referrals and transportation to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Documented nursing notes to include ADL performance, cognitive changes, social activities and safety concerns that other team members can continue to monitor.
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
- Created customized care plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs. Achievements include, chair yoga classes for residents and family members interested in maintaining balance and flexibility.
- Developed protocols for maintaining clean and organized living/work space, suggesting and implementing improvements for both residents and caregivers.
- Reviewed policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines. Helped to maintain high efficacy standards in regards to state licensing inspections.
Yoga Trainer
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR, Oregon
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented 200 hours of well rounded curriculum that included anatomy, physiology of body functions, philosophy, history, safety protocols and classroom management in relation to yoga and teaching yoga classes to students inspiring to become instructors.
- After conducting research and gathering information from multiple sources curriculum was submitted and approved by Yoga Alliance International.
- Collaborated with directors of Central Oregon Community College to achieve target results in providing exceptional yoga education to the public. Exceeded marketing and enrollment goals by 50% in year one with graduation rate of 90%.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants while complying with goals of COCC programming.
- Arranged guest instructors in specific areas of expertise to keep programming interesting and inspiring.
- Adhered to all facility rules for safety, compliance and continuing education..
- Worked flexible hours across night, and weekends to comply with students schedules, offering feedback to questions and handling challenges.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology - Direct Care Concerns
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 09.1992 - 06.1994
Master of Science - Gerontology - Administration
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 09.1994 - 05.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
Mira Costa Community College
Oceanside, CA 01.2002 - 05.2002
Skills
Excellent Communication
MS Office
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Student-centered learning
Classroom management
Conflict resolution techniques
First Aid/CPR
Care plan assessment
State regulations knowledge
Community integration
Rehabilitation techniques
Safety awareness
Group and individual instruction
Coaching and mentoring
Extensive personal network
Accomplishments
Designed and implemented the first yoga teacher training program in Central Oregon at COCC, Bend, Oregon
Managed 6 group homes for elderly and developmental disabled by training caregivers and educating family members.
Designed and implemented the first Day Care Program for disabled consumers 55+ in Springfield, PA
Started a successful business as a private Aesthetician in Bend, Oregon.
Affiliations
Member of Yoga Alliance International since 2003
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
Certified Yoga Instructor
The Yoga Loft Tucson
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Esthetician
Self-employed
04.2015 - 10.2018
Certified Yoga Instructor
Bend Park And Recreation
01.2014 - 09.2018
Yoga Trainer
Central Oregon Community College
05.2007 - 06.2009
Care Manager
Homestead Inns Inc.
11.2006 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
Mira Costa Community College
01.2002 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Gerontology - Administration
University of Southern California
09.1994 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology - Direct Care Concerns
University of Southern California
09.1992 - 06.1994