Maria Cecilia "Cecie" Salazar
Portland,OR
Summary
Knowledgeable Pilates Instructor and fitness coach not only well-versed in teaching classes, one on ones, and maintaining facilities, but most importantly in relating to athletes of all backgrounds. Dedicated to helping students make preventative injury choices, and familiar with health and wellness strategies extending beyond classroom environment that will allow them to make breakthroughs in their journey. Prepared to offer eight years of professional experience, as well as a lifelong passion for movement and community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pilates Instructor
Movement Climbing
01.2024 - Current
- Cultivating positive relationships within the climbing community, and upholding values that represent Movement Climbing Gyms.
- Tracking member attendance and participation for recordkeeping purposes.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
Pilates Instructor
Club Pilates
05.2019 - Current
- Assessing clients’ abilities to ensure they sign up for the classes/sessions that best meet their needs and goals
- Instructing cardio and HIIT style classes in addition to Pilates flow classes.
Athletic Coach
Self
01.2019 - Current
- Designing individualized programs for athletes depending on sport and/or rehabilitative needs.
- Supporting clients in achieving goals, from major athletic career events such as triathlons and comps, to more personal successes such as developing knowledge on body mechanics and overcoming self-doubt.
Fitness Intructor
Triangle Rock Club
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Explained use of TRX equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities, focusing on mechanics that will further strengthen their ability on the wall.
Pilates Instructor
Equinox Fitness Clubs
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Fostering relationships with club members to further build a community that promotes a well-rounded healthy lifestyle
- Instructing complimentary private Pilates sessions within the club to invite members to buy packages for private training
- Curating workshops and educational Pilates events to attract new potential clients
Pilates Instructor
Wick Pilates
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Teaching privates, semi privates, and group classes for both reformer and mat
- Booking via mindbody, as well as assisting members how to utilize app
Studio Manager & Pilates Instructor
Moving Strength
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Instructing classes, privates, semi privates on all apparatus in both classical and contemporary styles
- Ensuring safety plans and cleaning protocol is being followed by all staff
Camp Counselor, Rec Center Facilitatior
Beech Mountain Parks and Rec
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Assisted in town outdoor events, including first aid tent for cycling races and marathons, as well as supporting pickleball and tennis tournaments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies, Spanish Language and Literature, Dance Performance
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2018
Skills
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Time Management
Certification
- Pilates Teacher Training Program at Appalachian State University, 2017/2018 1000 hours Classical Pilates certification, all apparatus and floor work
- TRX Cert through Club Pilates
- K-12 Public School Curriculum, Dance Pedagogy
- First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor's Certificate – American Red Cross.
- NCPT recognized trainer
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Guest instructor on NBC and CBS movement morning segment. 2024, 2025.
- Hosted and organized Climbers For Palestine Sp '24 climb-a-thon at Movement in Portland and at TRC in Durham, NC, as well as supported the NYC region.
- Volunteer for Loco Por La Aventura, a local organization in Portland and surrounding area, focused on providing outdoor sport and adventure experience to lower income communities, prioritizing but not minority groups. 2024
- Hosted and organized preventative injury and strengthening clinics for Brown Girls Climb NC chapter. 2023
- Hosted and organized pay what you can fitness classes for local, low income communities in NYC. 2021-2022
- Hosted and organized free breathwork, meditation, and movement flows during pandemic to aid collective anxiety from socio-political climate as part of BLM movement. 2020
Timeline
Pilates Instructor
Movement Climbing
01.2024 - Current
Fitness Intructor
Triangle Rock Club
10.2022 - 10.2023
Pilates Instructor
Equinox Fitness Clubs
01.2022 - 09.2022
Pilates Instructor
Wick Pilates
11.2021 - 09.2022
Pilates Instructor
Club Pilates
05.2019 - Current
Athletic Coach
Self
01.2019 - Current
Studio Manager & Pilates Instructor
Moving Strength
01.2019 - 06.2021
Camp Counselor, Rec Center Facilitatior
Beech Mountain Parks and Rec
01.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies, Spanish Language and Literature, Dance Performance
Appalachian State University
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