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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
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
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, IL
08.2021

Master of Science - Biology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.2015

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

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