Water Aerobics Instructor

• Sep 2019 - Present

I lead both shallow and deep water aerobics classes for members at the YMCA. I also serve as a backup for the silver sneakers and why not additional water aerobics class. My position requires me to create a new routine for each class, prepare a music playlist coordinating with that routine, ensure the safety of each class member while also encouraging and pushing them to physical wellness, and being available for the other instructors and staff if they need time off. I lead both shallow and deep water aerobics classes for members at the YMCA. I also serve as a backup for the silver sneakers and why not additional water aerobics class. My position requires me to create a new routine for each class, prepare a music playlist coordinating with that routine, ensure the safety of each class member while also encouraging and pushing them to physical wellness, and being available for the other instructors and staff if they need time off.

Wellness Coach

• Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

In this position I trained members on activtrax, helping to maintain safety in proper use of equipment while also encouraging and pushing members towards a higher level physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. I also helped maintain the cleanliness of the wellness center while also engaging with the members using the wellness center and addressing any additional member needs such as setting appointments, giving tours and insuring everyone's safety.

Fun2bfit Instructor

• Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

I co-led a group sponsored by Cincinnati Children's Hospital for kids in the 80th percentile for being overweight. We developed programs to engage the children in warm up, cardio, play, and cool down and stretching exercises. We did a variety of different activities with the group members and encouraged them to set individual health and wellness goals while also having the parents and guardians invested in the journey with them. We maintained proper procedures as outlined by Cincinnati children's hospital for the group and ensured every group members safety per training through the YMCA. Show less

Family Therapist

• Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

In Home Therapist

• Nov 2011 - May 2012

I work with three special needs adopted children in their home and provide a variety of needs for them depending on their plan on care. Some examples include working on speech, daily living tasks to keep them out of institutionalized care, physical activities, extra-cirricular activities, homework, and mental health counseling I work with three special needs adopted children in their home and provide a variety of needs for them depending on their plan on care. Some examples include working on speech, daily living tasks to keep them out of institutionalized care, physical activities, extra-cirricular activities, homework, and mental health counseling

Mental Health Therapist

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

I primarily led groups and individual, couple and family sessions for those struggling with Eating disorders. I also worked with those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, work burn out, PTSD, and change of life issues. I also worked with an extended team of professionals (ie, other Therapists, Dietitians, Naturopathic Doctors) in group settings, but also in the form of Treatment Team meetings to plan the best care approaches for the Clients. I primarily led groups and individual, couple and family sessions for those struggling with Eating disorders. I also worked with those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, work burn out, PTSD, and change of life issues. I also worked with an extended team of professionals (ie, other Therapists, Dietitians, Naturopathic Doctors) in group settings, but also in the form of Treatment Team meetings to plan the best care approaches for the Clients.

Direct Service Volunteer

• Sep 2008 - Dec 2008

I worked as a volunteer for Girl Scouts Beyond Bars. I helped organize weekly troup meetings for girls whose mothers were in prison. In addition we, as a group, would plan bi-monthly trips to the one of three prisons in the state of Washington. One meeting we would work solely with the mothers and go over the plans for the meeting with them and offer support and encouragement for what they were going through. At the next meeting in the month, we would bring the daughters to the prison so they could see their mothers and have a meeting too. Throughout the year we would do Girl Scout activities with the girls as well such as special outings and selling Girl Scout Cookies. Show less