Rebecca DiVerniero
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Fitness Instructor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in this industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga & Pilates Instructor
Meko Yoga & Wellness
09.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Chair Yoga Instructor
Mark Selekman & Associates
08.2023 - Current
- Teach Chair Yoga and Chair Dance to seniors weekly.
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
Flexologist
Stretch Lab
05.2023 - Current
- Develop interpersonal relationships with clients
- Coach clients through breathwork, body awareness, and stretching "homework"
- Facilitate individual stretch programs for each client
- Explain benefits of stretching and lifestyle changes
Yoga and Pilates Instructor
New Image Wellness
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Explained different yoga and pilates poses to students.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
- Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
Cat Yoga Instructor
Rescued Treasures Cat Cafe
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Explained yoga styles and poses to students.
- Led one class per week.
- Designed classes to incorporate rescue cats as much as possible
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students and answer questions.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
- Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and proper clothing.
Freelance Yoga Instructor
Self-employeed
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked with individual clients one-on-one in person and via Zoom
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Led up to three classes per week.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of clients.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
- Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and proper clothing.
- Promoted total wellbeing by encouraging students to improve nutrition, weight control and lifestyle.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
- Evaluated individual participants to assess conditions and develop suitable training programs.
Assistant Professor in Residence
University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Taught four Communication Studies courses per semester
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Education
Certificate - Senior Yoga
Yoga Calm
Portland, OR08.2023
300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate -
My Vinyasa Practice
Austin, Texas04.2023
Trauma-Informed Yoga Certificate -
My Vinyasa Practice
Austin, TX11.2022
Virtual Group Fitness Instructor Certification -
Fitness Mentors
Online11.2022
Mat Pilates Certification -
AFPA
07.2021
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate - Multi-Style Yoga
Siddhi Yoga International
India12.2020
Ph.D. - Interpersonal Communication
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska05.2010
Skills
- Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
- Teaching Forms and Techniques
- Course Development
- Punctual and Dependable
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Fitness-Level Accommodations
- Relationship and Community Building
- Communication and Interpersonal Connection
Timeline
Yoga & Pilates Instructor
Meko Yoga & Wellness
09.2023 - Current
Chair Yoga Instructor
Mark Selekman & Associates
08.2023 - Current
Flexologist
Stretch Lab
05.2023 - Current
Yoga and Pilates Instructor
New Image Wellness
01.2023 - 05.2023
Cat Yoga Instructor
Rescued Treasures Cat Cafe
09.2022 - 02.2023
Freelance Yoga Instructor
Self-employeed
01.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Professor in Residence
University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2018 - 05.2022
Certificate - Senior Yoga
Yoga Calm
300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate -
My Vinyasa Practice
Trauma-Informed Yoga Certificate -
My Vinyasa Practice
Virtual Group Fitness Instructor Certification -
Fitness Mentors
Mat Pilates Certification -
AFPA
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate - Multi-Style Yoga
Siddhi Yoga International
Ph.D. - Interpersonal Communication
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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