Julia Hilleary
The Rooted Rose
Colorado Springs,CO
3
Languages
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Creative instructor with a strong background in aquatic performance and fitness. Known for adaptability and a friendly attitude, and committed to enhancing student experiences and ensuring safety.
Work History
Mermaid/Diver
7 Years- Aided in training sessions for new mermaids, focusing on safety practices and operational procedures.
- Regularly performs in scripted and unscripted mermaid freedive shows and special event dive shows
- Performed emergency response drills to enhance team preparedness during critical situations.
- Aids dive guides in leading open-to-public dive programs by leading and assessing divers of all ages out-of-water, preparing dive gear, and helping in emergency situations
- Performs maintenance dives in underwater exhibits with fish, eels, stingrays, and sharks, executing great caution for animal and diver welfare
Yoga Instructor
7 Years 3 Months- Leads diverse group classes, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Plans and leads yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet the abilities of individual students and class styles
- Assesses students' health and individual needs prior to every class, altering the class plan as needed.
- Creates artworks such as murals and paintings to foster a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing client experience.
- Promoted physical fitness with dynamic sequencing of asanas designed to challenge and inspire students of all levels.
Mermaid/Learn to Swim Teacher
4 Years 7 Months- Instructed private lessons for students of all ages in water safety techniques and swimming fundamentals.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and address concerns.
- Assisted in training new instructors, sharing best practices, and providing constructive feedback to enhance their teaching abilities.
- Planned, organized, and implemented activities for Mermaid Club, including ocean-themed crafts, proper mermaid tail maintenance, water safety, proper swimming techniques, and water games.
- Led private and group lessons on mermaid swim safety and techniques, including proper swimming form, removing tails quickly in emergency situations, basic underwater photography, and artistic swimming.
- Created promotional and decorative artworks to increase interest in the business and promote a child-friendly atmosphere.
- Developed, directed and performed choreographed mermaid shows at public events.
Education
Associate of Arts - French Language And Literature
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
- Capstone Project: Barotrauma, Created and Presented a series of artworks for Gallery Show focused around a mermaid/ocean theme about the dangers of professional mermaiding and underwater escapades.
Skills
First Aid and CPR/AED
Adaptable instruction
Safety procedures
Fitness and endurance
Teamwork and collaboration
Performance choreography
Certification
Open Water Diver- A1 Scuba Littleton
Languages
French
Professional Working
Japanese
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Drawing and Painting
Creative Writing
Martial Arts- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing
Swimming
Hiking
Adventure Travel
Timeline
Mermaid/Diver
Landry's Downtown Aquarium- Denver
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Yoga Instructor
The Rooted Rose
05.2019 - CurrentRead More
Mermaid/Learn to Swim Teacher
Mermaid Cove Swim School
02.2015 - 09.2019Read More
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Arts from Visual Arts
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Pikes Peak Community College
Associate of Arts from French Language And Literature
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