Makayla Thomas
Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate professional with a focus on personal growth, empathy, and resilience. Excels in problem solving and continuous improvement. Creates supportive and collaborative environments through clear communication and respect for diverse perspectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Therapist
West Oaks Hospital
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Collaborate with the healthcare team.
- Led up to 10 classes per week.
- Educated individuals on the importance of proper breathing techniques during practice to enhance relaxation and improve overall well-being.
- Reduced chronic pain for clients through targeted therapeutic yoga practices and adjustments.
- Adapted traditional poses using props and modifications to accommodate clients with physical limitations or injuries, ensuring accessibility for all.
- Facilitated trauma-sensitive yoga sessions to promote emotional healing in clients recovering from various forms of trauma.
Yoga Instructor
Golds Gym
Houston , Texas
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
- Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Led up to 3 classes per week.
- Built relationships with students to boost rapport and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
Contract Compliance Officer
Goodwille Pierre LLC
Houston , Texas
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Leveraged information technology systems to manage procurement tasks and compliance tracking activities.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
- Monitored and analyzed contractor and vendor payroll documentation for compliance with regulations.
- Offered technical support and guidance to contractors, project inspectors and general public.
- Generated reports to analyze contract performance.
Group Exercise Instructor
University Of Texas At San Antonio
Houston , Texas
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Coached clients on proper techniques to obtain maximum benefits and prevent injuries.
- Managed group fitness classes of up to 15 members.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Collaborated with other instructors to create effective class designs focused on participant feedback.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
Education
MCAT & Eastern Medicine -
Study Abroad - Philippines And Taiwan
04.2024
200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Black Swan Yoga
Quepos, Costa Rica 06.2023
Section 3 Worker Certification -
City of Houston
Houston, TX01.2023
Level One Yoga Certification -
YogaFit Alliance
10.2022
Bachelor Of Arts - Medical Humanities
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2021
Skills
- Continuous Integration
- Analytical Skills
- Ethical Decision Making
- Creativity and Innovation
- Movement Therapy
- Teaching
- Public Speaking
- Reporting and documentation
- AI innovation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Yoga Therapist
West Oaks Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2024
Yoga Instructor
Golds Gym
11.2022 - 03.2024
Contract Compliance Officer
Goodwille Pierre LLC
10.2022 - 04.2023
Group Exercise Instructor
University Of Texas At San Antonio
05.2021 - 05.2022
MCAT & Eastern Medicine -
Study Abroad - Philippines And Taiwan
200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Black Swan Yoga
Section 3 Worker Certification -
City of Houston
Level One Yoga Certification -
YogaFit Alliance
Bachelor Of Arts - Medical Humanities
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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