Kate March
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Qualified Yoga Sculpt Instructor seeking new opportunities. Adept at designing dynamic yoga sculpt classes that blend strength training with traditional yoga poses, leading to enhanced participant fitness levels. Demonstrated expertise in creating engaging routines and fostering supportive community environment.
Knowledgeable Yoga Instructor offering 6 years of experience as group fitness instructor. Leverages diverse styles and techniques for different skill levels. Caring, patient and observant leader with educational style.
Elevating Highland Yoga with dynamic teaching and hands-on adjustments proficiency, I fostered community growth and enhanced client satisfaction through innovative program development. My commitment to continuing education and strong communication skills led to significant achievements, including the creation of a branded Sculpt program, demonstrating both hard and soft skills without focusing on daily tasks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Sculpt Instructor (lead)
Highland Yoga
12.2024 - Current
- Continuously expanded knowledge of yoga principles and techniques through regular workshops and professional development opportunities.
- Elevated mental clarity for participants by incorporating meditation techniques into each session.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop innovative yoga sculpt programs, increasing client satisfaction rates.
- Improved overall balance for clients through carefully designed sequences that targeted specific muscle groups.
- Assisted in training new instructors, sharing best practices and expertise to ensure consistency in class quality across the studio.
- Promoted a welcoming and inclusive environment, fostering strong relationships amongst clients and staff members.
- Maintained a clean and safe practice space, ensuring a comfortable environment for clients at all times.
- Fostered an atmosphere of trust with open communication between instructor and students, encouraging questions and feedback during classes.
- Consistently received positive feedback from clients regarding class structure and delivery, leading to increased word-of-mouth referrals.
- Boosted class attendance through engaging and dynamic teaching methods.
- Ensured proper alignment and safety of clients by offering hands-on adjustments and verbal cues during classes.
- Served a lead instructor in the development of the branded Sculpt program at Highland Yoga. Ensuring safe practices and continual education and support.
Yoga Teacher
Highland Yoga
09.2024 - Current
- Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.
- 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.
- Tailored each yoga session according to the specific goals, abilities, and preferences of individual students or groups.
- Guided students toward achieving proper alignment, form, and breath control through clear verbal cues and hands-on adjustments when necessary.
- Promoted mindfulness and stress reduction through the integration of meditation techniques in classes.
- Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
- Empowered clients on their wellness journeys by sharing personal experiences and insights about the transformative power of consistent yoga practice.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication, addressing concerns, and offering support throughout their yoga journey.
- Expanded knowledge of anatomy, alignment principles, and sequencing through continuous education and professional development opportunities.
- Incorporated elements of music, aromatherapy, or visualization techniques to enhance overall student experience during classes.
- Enhanced student flexibility and strength by incorporating diverse yoga styles into class sessions.
- Delivered professional yoga classes and motivated students to attain personal goals.
- Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
- Increased student retention by providing personalized attention, adjustments, and modifications to suit individual needs.
- Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
- Fostered a strong sense of community among students by organizing social events and encouraging the formation of meaningful connections both on and off the mat.
- Collaborated with studio management to create targeted marketing initiatives for increased class attendance.
- Introduced innovative teaching tools like props or technology aids that enhanced understanding of complex postures or concepts among students.
- Adapted and differentiated instruction for students and classroom forums to foster holistic growth.
Administrative Manager
MFPA Inc
07.2010 - Current
- Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Worked closely with Adaptive Artists to facilitate and support their unique needs
- Served as liaison between North American Artists and our overseas head offices.
- Designed and approved all artwork for our direct to consumer product line
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Managed sensitive information discreetly, ensuring proper storage and disposal practices were followed at all times to maintain confidentiality compliance standards.
- Greeted visitors, employees and clients politely and professionally for excellent reception service.
- Fostered strong relationships with external vendors/partners in order to negotiate favorable contract terms that benefited both parties.
- Verified customer information for orderly, up-to-date online systems.
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans to achieve company objectives while maintaining a focus on excellent customer service delivery.
- Worked closely with our PR firm to increase company visibility and bolster sales
Yoga Teacher
Bring It Om Yoga
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.
- 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.
- Tailored each yoga session according to the specific goals, abilities, and preferences of individual students or groups.
Customer Service Representative
MFPA LTD
07.2008 - 04.2010
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Education
No Degree - Cognitive Science
University of Toronto
Toronto ON05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And History
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta GA05-2006
Skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Community engagement
- Continuing education commitment
- Strong communication
- Trauma-sensitive teaching
- Group dynamics awareness
- In-depth anatomy knowledge
- Injury prevention expertise
- Dynamic teaching style
- Effective class management
- Proper alignment
- Organization and multitasking
- Staff management
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Organizational leadership
Certification
- 200hr YTT- Infinity Yoga, Atlanta GA 2018
- Y12SR Certified - 2019
- Trauma Informed Yoga Certified- My Vinyasa Practice, Austin TX - 2021
- Certified Personal Trainer- ACE 2024
- CPR and AED Certified - American Red Cross, 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Yoga Sculpt Instructor (lead)
Highland Yoga
12.2024 - Current
Yoga Teacher
Highland Yoga
09.2024 - Current
Yoga Teacher
Bring It Om Yoga
03.2019 - 02.2023
Administrative Manager
MFPA Inc
07.2010 - Current
Customer Service Representative
MFPA LTD
07.2008 - 04.2010
No Degree - Cognitive Science
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And History
Oglethorpe University
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