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Vanessa Wurtz

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Passionate Yoga Instructor adept at working with hundreds of students each week across a range of classes. Well-versed in compliance requirements, safety and customer relationship management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Yoga Instructor

St. Monica's Addiction Treatment Center
05.2021 - Current
  • Implemented trauma-informed mindful movement to clients in various stages of substance abuse recovery.
  • Improved client's overall well-being through meditation and mindfulness practices in each class session.
  • Provided professional, high quality drug/alcohol/mental health treatment services incorporating Yoga and the 12 STEPS.
  • Developed tailored yoga programs for clients with specific health concerns or injuries to ensure safe practice.

Childcare Assistant Teacher and Yoga Instructor

Bluestem Montessori Elementary
10.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced student learning by implementing interactive and creative teaching methods in the childcare setting.
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans, resulting in increased student engagement and understanding of key concepts.
  • Improved classroom management with the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies, leading to a more conducive learning environment.
  • Cultivated a safe environment for children to learn through interactive play.

Leadership Team Member and E-RYT200 Hour

Lotus House Of Yoga
04.2018 - Current


  • Cultivated a strong sense of community within the studio by organizing workshops, events, and promptly addressing client's needs with impactful results.
  • Consistently demonstrated proficiency of all daily business operations, resulting in impressionable management.
  • Facilitated dynamic training course content for new and continuing education Yoga Teachers under the guidelines of Yoga Alliance.
  • Streamlined internal communication for improved decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

Yoga Instructor

Copple Family YMCA
03.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced client flexibility by incorporating customized stretching and yoga poses into daily routines.
  • Improved students' overall well-being through meditation and mindfulness practices in each class session.
  • Provided additional support outside of position requirements through event volunteering.
  • Developed tailored yoga programs for clients with specific health concerns or injuries to ensure safe practice.

Office Manager

Morris Drywall
08.2015 - Current
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
  • Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
  • Organized financial statements and billing for clients to while building clear relationships.
  • Dedicated to continuing education of evolving industry standards and diversifying varying skill sets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln East High School
1000 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68516

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Teaching Forms and Techniques
  • Breathing and Mindfulness Techniques
  • Facilities Management

Certification

  • Certified Yoga Instructor with Accreditation in Continued Education.

Timeline

Contract Yoga Instructor

St. Monica's Addiction Treatment Center
05.2021 - Current

Childcare Assistant Teacher and Yoga Instructor

Bluestem Montessori Elementary
10.2019 - Current

Leadership Team Member and E-RYT200 Hour

Lotus House Of Yoga
04.2018 - Current

Yoga Instructor

Copple Family YMCA
03.2018 - Current

Office Manager

Morris Drywall
08.2015 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lincoln East High School
  • Certified Yoga Instructor with Accreditation in Continued Education.
Vanessa Wurtz