Erica Jones
Killeen,TX
Summary
Licensed Commit Dance Fitness Instructor with 4 and a half years of teaching experience, delivering people inspired dance fitness routines incorporating explosive dance moves that allows you to burn more calories, along with HIIT inspired toning moves. Participated in yearly fundraisers for Autism, heart disease, diabetes, hydrocephalus, back to school (adopt a classroom) a few women’s conferences and bootcamps.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
Self-employeed
Hampton, VA
09.2021 - 10.2025
- Held seasonal outdoor classes from April-October.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
Group Fitness Instructor
City Of Suffolk,
Suffolk, VA
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
Dance Instructor
City Of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Planned routines for upcoming events
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies during warm-ups and cool-downs, ensuring safe practice for all participants.
- Maintained open communication channels with parents, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Monitored student behavior to identify potential issues and address problems appropriately.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
Education
Bryant And Stratton College
Getzville, NY12.2024
Skills
- Class coordination
- Group fitness
- Remote teaching
- Leadership and coaching
- Customer service
- Small and large group instruction
- Program planning
- Engaging personality
Certification
- Commit Dance fitness-Instructor Certification-June 2020
- CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Group Fitness Instructor
Self-employeed
09.2021 - 10.2025
Group Fitness Instructor
City Of Suffolk,
01.2021 - 06.2025
Dance Instructor
City Of Portsmouth
01.2021 - 12.2023
Bryant And Stratton College