Leah Queen
Falkville,AL
Summary
Motivated individual seeking a new career direction . Over 20 years of working with children and adults of various ages in the field of dance, gymnastics , and group fitness exercise .
Jose bachelors degree in dance and certifications through Dance, masters of America, USA, gymnastics, Zumba fitness, and group certifications in (yoga), Pilates, and group fitness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/director/instructor
Shining Star Studio of of Dance
Hartselle, AL
07.2013 - 07.2025
- Created and implemented syllabus for various types of technique classes for two year olds are adults
- Created weekly and monthly schedules
- Train and hire new employees when needed
Coaching Staff Member
Calvin Twisters Gymnastics
Decatur, AL
09.2011 - 05.2018
- Plan and instruct gymnastics classes to various ages and levels
- Implement level guidelines of USA gymnastics
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Central United Methodist Church
Decatur, AL
10.2007 - 10.2016
- Plan and implement different types of fitness classes including yoga , Pilates, Zumba) and Boot Camp
- Weekly tumbling classes for children
- Weekly PE class for central weekday preschool
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Sportsfit
Decatur, AL
04.2011 - 09.2015
- Plan an implemented different types of classes for both adults and children. Including yoga , Pilates, Zumba, and children’s fitness.
- Interact with members to create a social aspect of workouts to help them stay motivated
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education/ Pedagogy / Choreography
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL 08.2001 - 05.2004
Some College (No Degree) -
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, ALSkills
- Curriculum development
- Employee training
- Class scheduling
- Leadership skills
Time management
Certification
- NESTA certified in yoga and Pilates & grip fitness 2007
- Zumba) certified 2011
- Kids Zumba certified 2012
- Yoga fit kids certified 2011
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/director/instructor
Shining Star Studio of of Dance
07.2013 - 07.2025
Coaching Staff Member
Calvin Twisters Gymnastics
09.2011 - 05.2018
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Sportsfit
04.2011 - 09.2015
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Central United Methodist Church
10.2007 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education/ Pedagogy / Choreography
Huntingdon College
08.2001 - 05.2004
Some College (No Degree) -
Calhoun Community College