Dyann Godown
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Intensive instructor training at Core Power Yoga; earned certifications for 200 hour vinyasa yoga, 50 hour yoga sculpt and 65 hour Core Power Strength X. Collectively, these certifications make me a well-rounded instructor, capable of offering diverse classes for every level of fitness, while prioritizing safety cues and adjustments for all students and providing a welcoming and community minded atmosphere where everyone is treated as an individual.
My education and expertise in behavior therapies allow me to recognize each individual and to be aware of any issues that may be brought to my attention, and to be sensitive to students' needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Core Power Yoga
Washington, DC
08.2025 - 11.2026
- Instructed safe yoga sequences aligned with CorePower class formats and student experience standards.
- Guided students through breathwork, alignment cues, and posture modifications.
- Adapted instruction to mixed skill levels while maintaining class flow and pacing.
- Monitored student form and corrected alignment to support safe movement.
- Specialize in high energy/high intensity hot yoga sculpt, using props (weights, blocks, bands) that allow students of varying abilities to participate in a safe, yet challenging class
- Adhere to the Core Power mission of inclusion that allows students of varying fitness levels,expectant mothers, students recovering from injuties, and students with various types of disabilities, to feel comfortable and safe participating in classes.
- Acknowledging students as individuals, addressing them by name and welcoming new students so everyone feels the sense of community that Core Power is known for
Behavior Therapist
Island Therapy Solutions
St Croix , US Virgin Islands
05.2019 - 11.2024
- Delivered individualized behavior therapy sessions aligned with treatment plans and client goals
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to reinforce positive skill development
- Collaborated with families and care teams to maintain consistent therapy approaches
- Collected precise session data to support progress tracking and plan adjustments
- Documented client responses and session notes in compliance with clinical standards
- Adapted interventions based on changing client needs and observed behavior patterns
- Trained newer staff on therapy protocols, documentation practices, and client engagement
- Monitored behavior trends to identify barriers and improve treatment effectiveness
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
- Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work toward goals of building communication and social interactions.
- Engaged in pre-crisis and crisis interventions to facilitate positive outcomes using least restrictive alternative.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques, effectively deescalating challenging situations while maintaining safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of The Virgin Islands
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands05-2019
Skills
- Class instruction
- Yoga practices
- Yoga pose demonstration
- Breathwork expertise
- Public speaking
- Strong communication skills
- Instructional techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized strategies
- Adjustment proficiency
- Group instruction
- Student engagement
- Teaching expertise
- Subject matter expertise
- Injury prevention
- Restorative yoga
- Yoga studio management
- Yoga philosophy integration
- Prenatal yoga adaptations
- Hands-on assisting techniques
- Pose modifications
- Student community engagement
- Injury prevention techniques
- Student progress tracking
- CPR certification
- Yoga event coordination
- Collaborative team player
- Community building strategies
- Client assessment
- Workshop facilitation
- Cleaning protocols
- Equipment use instruction
- Form expertise
- Anatomical models
- Group fitness instructor certification
- Group instruction
- Relationship building
- Props utilization guidance
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Presentations
- Yoga instructor certification
- Individual and group instruction
- Group fitness instructor certification
- Individualized strategies
- Collaborative team player
Certification
- 200 hour Vinyasa Yoga Training
- 50 hour Hot Yoga Sculpt
- 65 hour Core Power Strength X
Timeline
Instructor
Core Power Yoga
08.2025 - 11.2026
Behavior Therapist
Island Therapy Solutions
05.2019 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of The Virgin Islands