Elias Lopez Garcia
Summary
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.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
YMCA, Brooklyn, NY
02.2010 - Current
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
Youth Yoga Instructor
Bent On Learning
02.2010 - 03.2017
- Taught and implemented a children's yoga program to elementary aged kids in schools in the New York City area
Environmental Educator
Brooklyn Center For The Urban Environment
04.2002 - 05.2009
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Nursery School Assistant Teacher
Children's Aid Society
09.1999 - 07.2006
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Coordinator of After School Program
Luis Cabrera Public Elementary School, SHCP
01.1997 - 09.1997
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
Coordinator and Instructor of Summer Programs
El Parque Ecologico, El Batam
03.1994 - 10.1996
- Coordinate recreational and educational activities, and instructed workshops, based on ecological themes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico06.1996
Meditation Teacher - Meditation
The Mindful Meditation Teacher Certification
05.2023
Yoga Teacher - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Anusara Yoga School
New York, NY09.2003
Practitioner And Instructor of Thai Yoga - Thai Yoga
International Society of Thai Yoga Massage
Thailand04.2011
Skills
- Relationship and Community Building
- Body Mechanics and Physiology
- Meditation and Yoga
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
YMCA, Brooklyn, NY
02.2010 - Current
Youth Yoga Instructor
Bent On Learning
02.2010 - 03.2017
Environmental Educator
Brooklyn Center For The Urban Environment
04.2002 - 05.2009
Nursery School Assistant Teacher
Children's Aid Society
09.1999 - 07.2006
Coordinator of After School Program
Luis Cabrera Public Elementary School, SHCP
01.1997 - 09.1997
Coordinator and Instructor of Summer Programs
El Parque Ecologico, El Batam
03.1994 - 10.1996
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
Meditation Teacher - Meditation
The Mindful Meditation Teacher Certification
Yoga Teacher - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Anusara Yoga School
Practitioner And Instructor of Thai Yoga - Thai Yoga
International Society of Thai Yoga Massage
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