Minneva Taltoan
Princeton,FL
Summary
Dedicated Group Fitness Instructor eager to contribute value to a client-focused team. Motivated and proactive with demonstrated success in promoting client progress and accountability. Frequently commended to address individual client needs while maintaining a fast-paced and structured group instruction experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
LA Fitness International
12.2016 - Current
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
- Managed group fitness classes of up to 45 members (Zumba).
- Organized special events such as themed workout sessions and holiday-related promotions, boosting attendance rates while fostering greater community among gym members by providing opportunities participate together outside regular classes cultivating increased camaraderie overall between participants both new established alike.
- Promoted overall wellness by incorporating mindfulness practice into selected group sessions, enhancing participant mental well-being alongside physical fitness achievements.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
Group Fitness Instructor- Various Formats
Crunch Fitness
06.2021 - Current
- Led weekly classes for up to 40 individuals with consistent participation and positive feedback.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Promoted overall wellness by incorporating mindfulness practice into selected group sessions, enhancing participant mental well-being alongside physical fitness achievements.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
EOS Fitness
08.2023 - Current
- Drafted program policies and procedures with client input to maintain safety and prevent conflict.
- Assisted in marketing efforts for new program launches, resulting in increased class enrollment numbers.
- Planned and successfully led group fitness classes with 35+person groups at popular community exercise destination.
- Upheld strict safety guidelines during all sessions, contributing to an accident-free environment.
- Contributed to client retention by fostering a sense of community within group fitness classes (Les Mills Core, Les Mills BodyPump).
Group Fitness Instructor- LesMills Body Pump and LesMills Core
YMCA South Dade
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Promoted overall wellness by incorporating mindfulness practice into selected group sessions, enhancing participant mental well-being alongside physical fitness achievements.
- Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
- Developed and implemented various high-energy and motivating fitness programs to meet diverse needs.
- Encouraged and motivated participants to persevere through challenges to achieve new goals.
- Received consistently positive feedback from participants regarding class structure, content, and delivery style.
Education
Master of Science- Quality Assurance -
Temple University-Fort Washington
Fort Washington, PABachelor of Science- Chemistry -
Temple University-Fort Washington
Fort Washington, PASkills
- Personable
- Friendly
- Responsible
- Team Building
- Program Design Expertise
- Group Dynamics Understanding
- Fitness Equipment Familiarity
- Safe Exercise Execution
- Functional Movement Patterns
- Group Motivation Techniques
- Safety awareness
- Engaging personality
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Adaptable teaching style
- Injury prevention techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Balance and coordination training
Websites
Certification
- Zumba, Miami, FL, 08/01/16
- Les Mills- Body Pump, Miami, FL, 05/01/19
- Les Mills- Core, Miami, FL, 04/01/22
Additional Information
CPR/AED, 07/01/23
Activities
- Lead, organized various group fitness formats
- Incorporated cueing and transitional movements from one move to another.
- Planned and developed a variety of routines/rhythms.
- Designed each class to meet the skill and learning level of all participants
Personal Information
Title: Group Fitness Instructor
Affiliations
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
EOS Fitness
08.2023 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor- Various Formats
Crunch Fitness
06.2021 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor- LesMills Body Pump and LesMills Core
YMCA South Dade
07.2020 - 04.2023
Group Fitness Instructor
LA Fitness International
12.2016 - Current
Master of Science- Quality Assurance -
Temple University-Fort Washington
Bachelor of Science- Chemistry -
Temple University-Fort Washington