Tai Chi Instructor

• Oct 2021 - Present

CLC provides seniors and people with disabilities the tools and strategies they need to age and thrive at home. These tools range from ensuring food security to providing technology access and education to offering health & wellness classes, such as Tai Chi. That’s where I come in! I teach safe, fun, “non-intimidating” Qigong & Tai Chi classes. My emphasis is on movement and class participation. My style is “Come on in, let’s have some fun while we improve our balance, gain… Show more CLC provides seniors and people with disabilities the tools and strategies they need to age and thrive at home. These tools range from ensuring food security to providing technology access and education to offering health & wellness classes, such as Tai Chi. That’s where I come in! I teach safe, fun, “non-intimidating” Qigong & Tai Chi classes. My emphasis is on movement and class participation. My style is “Come on in, let’s have some fun while we improve our balance, gain flexibility, and learn to relax.” Show less CLC provides seniors and people with disabilities the tools and strategies they need to age and thrive at home. These tools range from ensuring food security to providing technology access and education to offering health & wellness classes, such as Tai Chi. That’s where I come in! I teach safe, fun, “non-intimidating” Qigong & Tai Chi classes. My emphasis is on movement and class participation. My style is “Come on in, let’s have some fun while we improve our balance, gain… Show more CLC provides seniors and people with disabilities the tools and strategies they need to age and thrive at home. These tools range from ensuring food security to providing technology access and education to offering health & wellness classes, such as Tai Chi. That’s where I come in! I teach safe, fun, “non-intimidating” Qigong & Tai Chi classes. My emphasis is on movement and class participation. My style is “Come on in, let’s have some fun while we improve our balance, gain flexibility, and learn to relax.” Show less

Tai Chi & Group Exercise Instructor

• Mar 2013 - Present

My goal as a Tai Chi & Group Exercise Instructor is to provide a safe and healthy environment where everyone can have FUN while enjoying the benefits of exercise: better balance and posture; increased range of motion and flexibility; enhanced muscle and joint strength; improved cardio and respiration; and an overall sense of well being and community. My teaching focus is on our class participants, and what they enjoy doing and what they want to learn. Instead of promoting a particular… Show more My goal as a Tai Chi & Group Exercise Instructor is to provide a safe and healthy environment where everyone can have FUN while enjoying the benefits of exercise: better balance and posture; increased range of motion and flexibility; enhanced muscle and joint strength; improved cardio and respiration; and an overall sense of well being and community. My teaching focus is on our class participants, and what they enjoy doing and what they want to learn. Instead of promoting a particular style, I offer a variety of qigong, tai chi and other disciplines, such as Sun 6; Yang Fan; Chen Ruler and Guang-Bo. My Qualifications: 6+ years leading exercise classes in both volunteer and staff positions at the YMCA. In addition to the Mission YMCA, other class locations have included: Stonestown Family YMCA & Group Annex Buchanan YMCA Excelsior Community Center Excelsior RecConnect Western Addition Senior Center Show less My goal as a Tai Chi & Group Exercise Instructor is to provide a safe and healthy environment where everyone can have FUN while enjoying the benefits of exercise: better balance and posture; increased range of motion and flexibility; enhanced muscle and joint strength; improved cardio and respiration; and an overall sense of well being and community. My teaching focus is on our class participants, and what they enjoy doing and what they want to learn. Instead of promoting a particular… Show more My goal as a Tai Chi & Group Exercise Instructor is to provide a safe and healthy environment where everyone can have FUN while enjoying the benefits of exercise: better balance and posture; increased range of motion and flexibility; enhanced muscle and joint strength; improved cardio and respiration; and an overall sense of well being and community. My teaching focus is on our class participants, and what they enjoy doing and what they want to learn. Instead of promoting a particular style, I offer a variety of qigong, tai chi and other disciplines, such as Sun 6; Yang Fan; Chen Ruler and Guang-Bo. My Qualifications: 6+ years leading exercise classes in both volunteer and staff positions at the YMCA. In addition to the Mission YMCA, other class locations have included: Stonestown Family YMCA & Group Annex Buchanan YMCA Excelsior Community Center Excelsior RecConnect Western Addition Senior Center Show less

English Language Tutor

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2014

* College Preparation Tutor, San Francisco (current) Help students prepare for the English portion of the SAT, including grammar and writing strategies. * Conversational Coach, San Francisco (current) Assist international academic and business students in improving their spoken English. * English Composition Tutor, Learning Access Center, City College, San Francisco (2008-2010) Tutored students at all academic levels in English writing and composition at City College of… Show more * College Preparation Tutor, San Francisco (current) Help students prepare for the English portion of the SAT, including grammar and writing strategies. * Conversational Coach, San Francisco (current) Assist international academic and business students in improving their spoken English. * English Composition Tutor, Learning Access Center, City College, San Francisco (2008-2010) Tutored students at all academic levels in English writing and composition at City College of San Francisco. Assisted students with their writing assignments from idea generation and brainstorming through final draft. Helped students identify their own "pattern of errors," including problems with structure, grammar and punctuation. Show less * College Preparation Tutor, San Francisco (current) Help students prepare for the English portion of the SAT, including grammar and writing strategies. * Conversational Coach, San Francisco (current) Assist international academic and business students in improving their spoken English. * English Composition Tutor, Learning Access Center, City College, San Francisco (2008-2010) Tutored students at all academic levels in English writing and composition at City College of… Show more * College Preparation Tutor, San Francisco (current) Help students prepare for the English portion of the SAT, including grammar and writing strategies. * Conversational Coach, San Francisco (current) Assist international academic and business students in improving their spoken English. * English Composition Tutor, Learning Access Center, City College, San Francisco (2008-2010) Tutored students at all academic levels in English writing and composition at City College of San Francisco. Assisted students with their writing assignments from idea generation and brainstorming through final draft. Helped students identify their own "pattern of errors," including problems with structure, grammar and punctuation. Show less

English Teacher

• Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

Summer, 2010: Taught Conversational English to Freshman Students Summer, 2008: Taught Conversational English to Ph.D students Summer, 2010: Taught Conversational English to Freshman Students Summer, 2008: Taught Conversational English to Ph.D students

Director, Technology Recruiting & Sales

• Jun 1995 - Jun 2002

Responsible for making the very best employment matches between highly qualified technical and management professionals and extraordinary SF Bay Area employers. Responsible for making the very best employment matches between highly qualified technical and management professionals and extraordinary SF Bay Area employers.

Sales Manager

• Sep 1993 - Dec 1994

Responsibilities included developing sales strategies for this pioneering data driven start up firm. Responsibilities included developing sales strategies for this pioneering data driven start up firm.

Independent Contractor

• Jan 1992 - Sep 1993

MarketMax Product Support

• Feb 1989 - Dec 1991

Benefits Administrator

• Aug 1985 - Jun 1989