Nadgia Lara
Certified Pilates Instructor
Seattle,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable Pilates Instructor well-versed in teaching classes, duets and one on one sessions with years of experience in class leadership, sales, online scheduling, and documentation. Very comfortable relating to students of all backgrounds and abilities. Proficient in assessing new clients challenges and developing individualized programs to reach their specific fitness goals with thoughtful encouragement. Familiar with a variety of strategies and modalities to help every client feel supported in their unique fitness journey. Prepared to offer 15 years of interpersonal experience to a challenging new role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Senior Pilates Instructor
Bodycenter Studios
Seattle, WA
04.2012 - 02.2020
- Promoted additional classes and special offers to boost the studios overall sales and attendance.
- Worked in team-based environment to provide clients with optimal fitness services.
- Attended continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge.
- Tracked client revenue for tax purposes as an independent contractor.
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback, implementing new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels and created individualized programs with consideration of fitness goals for each client and assessed progress over time.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Utilized the online scheduling system to log clients appointments, offer special priced deals, celebrate birthdays, studio attendance anniversaries, and any other relevant customer information.
- Kept facilities and equipment clean and organized.
Certified Pilates Instructor
Bria Pilates
Seattle, WA
06.2009 - 03.2012
- Promoted additional classes and special offers to boost the studio's overall sales and attendance.
- Worked in team-based environment to provide clients with optimal fitness services.
- Attended continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge.
- Kept facilities and equipment clean and organized.
- Maintained records of member attendance and participation.
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback, implementing new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels and created individualized programs with consideration of fitness goals for each client and assessed progress over time.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Utilized the online scheduling system to log clients appointments, offer special priced deals, celebrate birthdays, studio attendance anniversaries, and any other relevant customer information.
Certified Pilates Instructor
Conscious Body Pilates
Seattle, WA
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Promoted additional classes and special offers to boost the studio's overall sales and attendance.
- Worked in team-based environment to provide clients with optimal fitness services.
- Attended continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge.
- Kept facilities and equipment clean and organized.
- Tracked client revenue for tax purposes as an independent contractor.
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback, implementing new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels and created individualized programs with consideration of fitness goals for each client and assessed progress over time.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Utilized the online scheduling system to log clients appointments, offer special priced deals, celebrate birthdays, studio attendance anniversaries, and any other relevant customer information.
Pilates Instructor
Vitality Pilates Studio
Seattle, WA
09.2005 - 05.2008
- I trained in all Pilates apparatus and completed my 450 hour observation credits assisting with classes and teaching clients with supervision from senior instructors.
- I worked in a team-based environment to provide clients with optimal fitness services and developed interpersonal skills with customer retention strategies
- I learned how to effectively operate the online record-keeping system for tracking customer attendance and purchases.
- Kept facilities and equipment clean and organized.
- Promoted services, special offers, and additional classes to boost client sales and attendance.
Education
GED -
Arlington High School
Arlington, MA 09.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Teamwork and Collaboration
Clerical Support
Equipment management
Studio marketing and sales of customized fitness packages
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
Active Listening
Flexible and Adaptable
Mindbodyonlinecom and Wellnesslivingcom Scheduling Software Proficiency
Certification
Facial Movement Instructor, Merrithew Stott Pilates
Timeline
Facial Movement Instructor, Merrithew Stott Pilates
12-2022
ZenGa Flow Instructor, Merrithrew Stott Pilates
05-2021
Total Barre Instructor, Merrithew Stott Pilates
12-2015
Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels Instructor, Merrithew Stott Pilates
02-2014
Senior Pilates Instructor
Bodycenter Studios
04.2012 - 02.2020
Certified Pilates Instructor
Bria Pilates
06.2009 - 03.2012
Certified Pilates Instructor
Conscious Body Pilates
06.2008 - 05.2009
Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels Instructor, The Pilates Method Alliance
05-2008
Matwork and Standing Pilates Instructor, Physicalmind Institute
09-2006
Pilates Instructor
Vitality Pilates Studio
09.2005 - 05.2008
GED -
Arlington High School
05.2001 -