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Hallie Evans

Waukon,Iowa

Summary

Hardworking, motivated and organized entrepreneur and educator with a proven track record in small businesses and customer relations. Skilled in relationship building and effective communication, enhancing student support. Compassionate and enthusiastic with a passion for helping others.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner, Certified Yoga Teacher-Root River Yoga

Self-employed
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Coordinated schedules with teachers to provide diverse mix of classes.
  • Built connections with students through attentive listening and empathy to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
  • Tailored instruction to accommodate every skill level and physical ability, ensuring all students experienced growth.

Paraprofessional

Allamakee Community School District
09.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising indoor and outdoor play.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.

Certified Yoga Teacher

Self-employeed
09.2018 - Current
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
  • Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.

Potter/Owner Allamakee Wood-Fired Pottery

Self-employed
08.1999 - 10.2021
  • Built and maintained two large wood-fired kilns and created an artistic and functional product.
  • Maintained an efficient and organized workspace to optimize productivity; throwing 500-600 pots per firing.
  • Traveled extensively throughout the Midwest, but reached as far as Wyoming, North Carolina and Texas to sell pottery at art fairs.
  • Assisted customers with selecting the perfect pottery piece, leading to higher customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Luther College
Decorah, IA
05.1997

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Effective Verbal and Written Communication
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Small business operations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills

Timeline

Owner, Certified Yoga Teacher-Root River Yoga

Self-employed
01.2024 - Current

Paraprofessional

Allamakee Community School District
09.2023 - Current

Certified Yoga Teacher

Self-employeed
09.2018 - Current

Potter/Owner Allamakee Wood-Fired Pottery

Self-employed
08.1999 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Luther College
Hallie Evans