Elena Montauti
San Francisco,IL
Summary
I am a passionate Yoga and Fitness Instructor offering 7 years of experience looking to share my skills as well as expand my own practice through a new instructor position. I am adept at working with as many as 50 students each class across a range of formats. I am eager to help students improve wellness through vinyasa yoga and strength training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga
Chicago, IL & San Francisco, CA
02.2016 - Current
- Participated in CorePower Yogas' in-house 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training and 50 hour Yoga Sculpt Training programs and received my RYT certificates
- Formats: Yoga Sculpt, CorePower Yoga 1 and 2 (Vinyasa), Core Restore (Yin) leading up to 6 classes a week
- Constructed unique sequences for each yoga format and paired curated music to create a special and unique class environment resulting in often sold-out classes
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Cultivated a strong sense of community within the studio by organizing workshops, events, and group activities.
- Emphasized inclusivity in class design, accommodating a diverse range of ages, fitness levels, and abilities through modifications and variations on postures.
- Co-led CorePower Yoga 1 and 2 teacher trainings to educate aspiring teachers and strengthen positive relationships with community members
Fitness Instructor
LifeStart Wellness Network
Chicago, IL
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Formats: Vinyasa Yoga, Dumbbell Strength Training
- Developed goal-oriented training programs that led clients to achieve significant improvements in strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall functional ability.
- Instructed private lessons to members of ABN AMRO Clearing Chicago LLC employees and developed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual goals and abilities.
- Note: LifeStart was acquired and is now known as Arch Amenities
Fitness Instructor
Kat Health And Fitness
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
- Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Introduced new formats to expand clients' knowledge and development of personal fitness
Education
Ph.D. - Biology
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL08.2021
Master of Science - Biology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2015
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Class Design
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Motivating
- Pose Modifications
- Music Curation, Preparation, and Setup
- Group Fitness Instructor Certification
- Strong Teaching Presence
- Yoga Style Versatility
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fitness Instructor
Kat Health And Fitness
03.2021 - 11.2021
Fitness Instructor
LifeStart Wellness Network
05.2020 - 07.2021
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga
02.2016 - Current
Ph.D. - Biology
Northwestern University
Master of Science - Biology
University of Washington