Gail Pearson

Taught adult professional dancers and performers.

• Company Overview: 1988-1998
• 1988-1998

• Company Overview: (30 yrs.)
• (30 yrs.)
• Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
• Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
• Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
• Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
• Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
• Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
• Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
• Adapted workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries ensuring safety while still challenging their abilities.
• Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
• Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
• Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
• Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including progress notes, goal tracking updates allowing for easy assessment adjustments when needed.
• Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.
• Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.

• Company Overview: Senior Fitness Instructor
• Senior Fitness Instructor
• Helped clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
• Educated gym members on proper form and technique during workouts, reducing the risk of injury while maximizing results.
• Promoted a positive workout environment by fostering strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
• Created an inclusive environment for all participants by modifying exercises to accommodate varying skill levels and physical limitations.
• Designed innovative fitness plans to keep clients engaged.
• Collaborated with clients to identify potential barriers to achieving fitness goals.
• Enhanced class participation by designing fun and engaging group exercise routines that catered to various fitness levels.
• Stayed current with CPR and first aid certification to provide emergency response in case of injury.
• Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
• Adapted instruction to accommodate special needs, disabilities and physical limitations.
• Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
• Enhanced overall client fitness levels with targeted strength training and cardiovascular exercises.
• Improved client satisfaction, promptly addressing concerns and providing motivational support throughout their fitness journey.

• Collaborated with costume designers to create visually stunning outfits for various shows and productions.
• Facilitated team meetings regularly to review progress towards goals and address any concerns or challenges faced by the company members.
• Coordinated with stage managers, lighting designers, and sound engineers to ensure seamless event execution.
• Implemented effective rehearsal schedules for improved dancer preparation and performance quality.
• Enhanced dance performances by developing creative choreography and production concepts.
• Conducted regular evaluations of dancer performance levels identifying areas needing improvement while also recognizing exceptional talent deserving of recognition or promotion opportunities.
• Established positive relationships with venue operators and promoters to secure desired performance spaces.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations backstage during performances minimizing risks of injuries or accidents occurring within the performance environment.
• Cultivated partnerships with local schools and colleges to offer workshops and masterclasses for students interested in pursuing dance as a career or hobby.
• Maintained accurate records for all aspects of productions including attendance, costume inventory, rehearsal schedules streamlining administrative processes.
• Mentored dancers in honing their skills through personalized coaching sessions tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses.
• Organized community outreach programs, fostering a love of dance among local youth populations.
• Delivered constructive feedback during rehearsals leading to noticeable improvements in both individual dancer technique as well as overall group cohesion onstage performances.
• Created variety of original dance routines for different classes according to skill level and performance plans.
• Encouraged diverse and unique dance students at every skill level through positive reinforcement and good sportsmanship.
• Traveled between company locations to provide dance camp instruction and supervise competitions.
• Generated lesson plans each week that covered stretching, conditioning, warm-ups and routines.
• Worked to create strong professional relationships with family members and gym members to promote comfortable and safe environment.
• Instructed 2 private lesson students and 3 group lessons every day.
• Networked through multiple social media sites to increase community engagement and recruit new dancers.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid through American Red Cross to respond to medical emergencies.
• Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
• Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
• Implemented creative and challenging choreography to push students to next level.
• Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
• Discovered and utilized talents of team.
• Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
• Established and enforced safety standards, promoting warm-up exercises and proper technique.
• Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.

Teaching Jazz Funk, in the style of Las Vegas and NYC choreographer, Betsy Haug, to ages 18+.

• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
• Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.

• Company Overview: Fitness Instructor
• Fitness Instructor
• Ballet for children ages 3-12
• Created an inclusive environment for all participants by modifying exercises to accommodate varying skill levels and physical limitations.
• Promoted a positive workout environment by fostering strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
• Used music to motivate and energize classes.
• Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
• Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
• Communicated with students and parents in person, via email, and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
• Established strong relationships with parents, communicating regularly about their child''s progress and ways to support their continued growth outside of class.
• Organized successful recitals showcasing students'' progress and talents, generating increased enrollment numbers in subsequent semesters.
• Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
• Developed strong rapport with students by taking a genuine interest in their personal lives, providing emotional support when needed.
• Mentored aspiring ballet dancers, providing guidance in audition preparation and career development strategies.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication, collaboration, and creativity among students.
• Expanded students'' knowledge of ballet history and terminology through informative lectures and discussions.
• Maintained an organized classroom space equipped with necessary resources for optimal learning experiences.
• Choreographed [Number] dance numbers for school's year-end recital.
• Collaborated with other dance instructors to develop cohesive curriculum plans, ensuring consistency across all classes.
• Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
• Planned routines for recitals and performances.
• Improved student retention rates by creating engaging class content and fostering a supportive atmosphere for growth and development.
• Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
• Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.

Taught Jazz Funk in style of Las Vegas and NYC choreographer, Betsy Haug. Students were professional NYC dancers and performers.

Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.

• Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.