Third Grade Teacher

• Sep 2023 - Present

Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Consultant

• Sep 2015 - Present

Certified Personal Trainer

• Apr 2011 - Present

Personal Trainer/Fitness Nutrition Specialist/TRX and Pilates Mat Instructor (April 2011-Present) -Perform fitness and nutritional assessments (movement and posture assessments, body composition tests, macros calculation). -Create unique and individualized programs that: ensure client safety; are centered on client’s interests, tried but true methods, and current exercise trends; and enhance personal fitness goals. -Instruct clients in breathing techniques, physical stretches and meditation techniques. -Develop and implement fun, modified yet challenging exercise routines for active seniors ages 55-98. -Motivate and inspire class participants to stay strong and healthy! -Provide strong interpersonal support to clients by utilizing practical knowledge to help them meet their goals and maintain their achievements. -Designed a successful yoga program for local students aged 6-8 based on the Whole Child tenets. Show less

Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Sep 2023

2nd Grade Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

Elementary School Teacher

• Mar 1998 - Jun 2009

-Responsible for developing a school-wide lesson planning system. -Coordinated numerous community events to foster relations between families, community, and school. -Collaborated with a team to rewrite the Science and Social Studies Curriculums for the entire district. -Chosen by Mayor as part of first Citizen Action Team in support of Trenton’s Green efforts, 2008 -NJ Governor’s Teacher of the Year- Franklin Elementary School, 2001 -Taught general education students as well as led a special program to include students with special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom. -Consistently commended for classroom management. As a result, selected to lead a section of in-service on classroom management. -Actively served on a variety of school committees (including the Staff Leadership Council- SLC) and task forces focused on curriculum development, community relations, and classroom management. -Bilingual Spanish/English Show less