Kateri Erwin
Summary
Certified Zumba® Instructor and Dynamic Fitness Professional with over 10 years of experience delivering high-energy, engaging classes that promote total fitness and well-being. While skilled across multiple fitness platforms, including strength training, injury prevention, and nutrition coaching, I am especially passionate about group dance fitness and creating a fun, inclusive environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Zumba® Fitness Instructor
NAS Fallon Warrior Fitness Center
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Designed engaging Zumba® classes to enhance participant enjoyment and retention.
- Contributed to overall gym success by maintaining high standards for cleanliness, organization, and professionalism in all aspects of service delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, leading to high levels of positive feedback and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Provided ongoing motivation and support, fostering community among participants.
Zumba® Fintess Instructor
Fitness Quest For Women
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Designed engaging Zumba classes to enhance participant enjoyment and retention.
- Developed tailored fitness routines to accommodate diverse skill levels and goals.
- Conducted regular assessments to track participant progress and adjust programs accordingly.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve class structure and content based on participant input.
Group Fitness Instructor
Millennium Health & Fintess
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Designed and led engaging group fitness classes tailored to diverse participant needs.
- Designed engaging Zumba® classes to enhance participant enjoyment and retention.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with health standards during sessions.
- Fostered a positive community atmosphere, encouraging teamwork and motivation among participants.
- Collaborated with management to promote events and increase class attendance through marketing initiatives.
- Organized community events promoting health and wellness initiatives through Zumba sessions.
Group X Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed individualized plans, improving client satisfaction by 80%
- Monitored participant progress, providing feedback and motivation to enhance performance.
- Collaborated with health professionals to create comprehensive wellness plans for clients.
- Increased membership sales by conducting informative tours of the facility and highlighting unique features of the gym''s offerings.
- Kept accurate and updated client records to track progress and provide follow-up.
- Promoted a positive workout environment by fostering strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Assisted gym members in achieving their weight loss goals by offering nutritional guidance and meal planning advice.
- Adapted instruction to accommodate special needs, disabilities and physical limitations.
- Led group fitness classes, ensuring high energy and engagement among participants.
- Organized community events promoting health and wellness initiatives through Zumba sessions.
Group Fitness Instructor
Fort Meade MWR
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Designed and led diverse group fitness classes, ensuring participant engagement and safety.
- Developed customized workout plans tailored to individual participant goals and fitness levels.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while instructing participants in proper exercise techniques.
- Mentored new instructors, providing guidance on class management and participant interaction strategies.
- Promoted overall wellness by incorporating mindfulness practice into selected group sessions, enhancing participant mental well-being alongside physical fitness achievements.
Zumba® Fitness Instructor
Anytime Fitness
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Led engaging Zumba classes, fostering a positive and energetic environment for participants.
- Developed customized fitness routines catering to diverse participant skill levels and preferences.
- Mentored junior instructors, sharing best practices for effective teaching and class management.
- Utilized music selection software to curate playlists that aligned with class themes and energy levels.
- Created unique choreography for classes.
- Improved participants'' fitness levels through engaging and challenging dance moves.
- Promoted a positive, inclusive environment that encouraged participants of all skill levels to join classes.
- Organized community events promoting health and wellness initiatives through Zumba sessions.
Strong by Zumba®/Bootcamp Instructor
Power For Life Fintess
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Traveled throughout the District of Columbia and Maryland regions to teach on-site health and fitness
to residents - Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into curriculum design.
- Mentored junior instructors, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management.
Zumba® Fitness Instructor
Foundation Fitness
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Designed and led engaging Zumba classes for diverse participant levels.
- Developed tailored fitness programs to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
- Fostered a welcoming environment, encouraging participant interaction and community building.
- Implemented effective warm-up and cool-down routines to ensure participant safety.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of Zumba choreography trends, keeping classes fresh and exciting for returning clients.
Zumba® Fitness Instructor
Ironbound Gym & DOD
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Designed and executed engaging Zumba classes to enhance participant enjoyment and retention.
- Developed customized fitness programs tailored to diverse client needs and fitness levels.
- Monitored participant progress, providing personalized feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Led workshops and training sessions for new instructors, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Organized community events promoting health and wellness initiatives through Zumba sessions.
Education
Master's Degree - Exercise Science
University of Southern California
Long Beach, CaliforniaMaster's Degree - Exercise Science
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CaliforniaSkills
- Strength training
- Team collaboration
- Relationship and community building
- Personalized workout planning
- Nutrition coaching
- Client progress tracking
- Flexibility and adaptability
- High-intensity interval training
- Balance and stability training
- Fitness program development
- Leadership skills
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - American Council on Exercise
Timeline
Zumba® Fitness Instructor
NAS Fallon Warrior Fitness Center
05.2024 - 08.2025
Zumba® Fintess Instructor
Fitness Quest For Women
10.2022 - 04.2023
Group X Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
06.2021 - 06.2022
Group Fitness Instructor
Millennium Health & Fintess
04.2021 - 03.2023
Strong by Zumba®/Bootcamp Instructor
Power For Life Fintess
05.2019 - 11.2019
Zumba® Fitness Instructor
Anytime Fitness
03.2019 - 01.2020
Zumba® Fitness Instructor
Foundation Fitness
07.2018 - 04.2019
Group Fitness Instructor
Fort Meade MWR
02.2018 - 06.2020
Zumba® Fitness Instructor
Ironbound Gym & DOD
03.2014 - 06.2017
Master's Degree - Exercise Science
University of Southern California
Master's Degree - Exercise Science
University of Southern California
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