Leonor O'Brien
Tucson
Summary
Motivated Fitness Instructor accomplished in helping clients at all fitness levels get into shape and achieve goals. Strongly believes health is conscious lifestyle choice necessary for longevity and happiness. Dedicated Group Fitness Instructor eager to contribute value to a client-focused team. Motivated and proactive with demonstrated success in promoting client progress and accountability. Frequently commended to address individual client needs while maintaining a fast-paced and structured group instruction experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
VASA Fitness
10.2019 - Current
- Managed group fitness classes of up to 20 members.
- Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
- Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
- Offered inspiration and guidance to all club members and group event patrons.
- Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
- Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and proper clothing.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
- Maintained cleanliness of group fitness room, mirrors, floor and fitness equipment.
- Promoted total wellbeing by encouraging students to improve nutrition, weight control and lifestyle.
- Demonstrated correct use of gymnastic and exercise equipment for students to achieve maximum benefits.
- Served as point of reference for fitness expertise within club.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
Group Fitness Instructor
Lafitness
06.2019 - Current
- Managed group fitness classes of up to 40 members.
- Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
- Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
- Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups.
- Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
- Maintained cleanliness of group fitness room, mirrors, floor and fitness equipment.
- Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
- Promoted total wellbeing by encouraging students to improve nutrition, weight control and lifestyle.
- Served as point of reference for fitness expertise within club.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
School Care Supervisor
Marana School District
07.1999 - 12.2013
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving problems.
- Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes.
- Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine success and compliance with state, local and federal regulations and recommended necessary modifications.
- Developed budget for center and established controls to adhere to budget.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
Kids Club Associate
Lafitness
06.2003 - 07.2013
- Organized and stored toys and art materials to restore order in activity areas.
- Completed daily cleaning checklists by sanitizing toys, sweeping and mopping floors and washing down surfaces.
- Maintained control of building entry and exit points to guarantee child safety.
- Monitored all activities to maintain maximum level of safety.
- Involved children constructively in play activities to assist emotional, physical and intellectual development.
- Actively participated in child's activities by reading to groups, painting, coloring and playing games.
- Maintained accurate safety and attendance records.
- Paged or called parents to assist with discipline issues and personal needs.
- Created new and fun activities to drive enthusiasm for children.
- Inquired about each checked-in child to learn best possible care and safety precautions.
- Offered assistance to parents filling out registration forms to obtain necessary details of child.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ06.2001
Skills
- Stretching and Recovery
- Workout Improvement Techniques
- Class Instruction
- Communication and Interpersonal Connection
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- CPR Certified
- Active Listening
- Customer Satisfaction
- Designing Classes and Routines
- Leadership and Coaching
- Safe and Effective Exercises
- Facilitating Seminars and Workshops
- Water Aerobics
- Life-Long Learner
- Exercise Strategies
Certification
Certified on the following Fitness Format:
- Zumba Basic 1
- Zumba Step
- Zumba Gold
- Aqua Zumba
- Mixxedfit
Timeline
Group Fitness Instructor
VASA Fitness
10.2019 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
Lafitness
06.2019 - Current
Kids Club Associate
Lafitness
06.2003 - 07.2013
School Care Supervisor
Marana School District
07.1999 - 12.2013
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pima Community College
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