Gabriela Tapia
East Haven,CT
Summary
Compassionate and creative yoga teacher with experience in group instruction, private instruction, and children's yoga. Empowered to guide students to become familiar with their bodies, their limits, and find peace through practice that is both warm and encourages discipline. Seeking an inclusive setting to provide group yoga instruction in styles that include: Vinyasa flow, slow flow, and/or restorative yoga.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Yoga Instructor
Self-Employed
08.2023 - Current
- Created classes that met the goals and skill level of the individual student.
- Provided 1:1 guidance and instruction on proper posture, alignment, breathing techniques, and introducing meditation practice.
Children's Therapeutic Yoga Instructor
Franciscan Children's Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Planned and led story focused yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Delivered developmentally appropriate yoga to children 4-14 years of age weekly.
- Built relationships with students to boost rapport and foster safety and inclusivity.
Substitute Yoga Teacher
Down Under School Of Yoga
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Instructed 4-20 students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Planned, set up and led classes for beginner through advanced practitioners in Vinyasa flow and slow flow style classes.
- Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
Education
200 Hour YTT - Yoga Teacher
Down Under School of Yoga
Boston, MA01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2021
Skills
- Creative Flow Sequencing
- Breathing Techniques
- Anatomical Knowledge and Proper Technique
- Buddhist Philosophy Knowledge
- Hands-On Assisting
Certification
- CPR and First Aid AED certified
- Completed Hands-on Assisting Workshop
- Crisis Intervention
- 200 RYT with Yoga Alliance
Timeline
Private Yoga Instructor
Self-Employed
08.2023 - Current
Children's Therapeutic Yoga Instructor
Franciscan Children's Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
Substitute Yoga Teacher
Down Under School Of Yoga
02.2023 - 07.2023
200 Hour YTT - Yoga Teacher
Down Under School of Yoga
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northeastern University
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