Johns Creek, GA *****
**********@*****.***
MELANIE MIMS
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a yoga teaching position where I can inspire and share the practice of yoga with others to encourage them to develop a healthy lifestyle and reach their personal goals.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING – LIFEPOWER YOGA
Extensive training and teaching opportunities in breathing techniques and various yoga styles such as Vinyasa Flow, Slow burn, Yin/Restorative, Ashtanga and Yoga Basics/Roots.
WORKSHOPS/COTINUED EDUCATION
Aromatherapy
Yoga Therapy
Mediation
AcroYoga
Arm Balances
Yoga with Weights
REGISTERED YOGA INSTRUCTOR WITH YOGA ALLIANCE
SKILLS
Motivating, Enthusiastic and Encouraging
Effective Communicator
Develop relationships and connections with team members and students
Skilled with personalized individual and group instruction
Able to modify class to meet individual/group abilities and goals
WORK HISTORY
YOGA TO SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
July 2014 - Present
Teach Yoga to groups of students with special needs/Autism.
YOGA TEACHER TO PRIVATE CLIENTS
August 2015 – Present
Individual and small group yoga teaching incorporating various yoga styles. Provide modifications/intensifications tailored to individual student needs.
SPEECH LANGAUGE PATHOLOGIST
September 1998-Present
Provide individualized therapy to help clients of varied ages and abilities to reach their individual communication goals. Provide both private and small group sessions.
EDUCATION
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNCATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
1998 Graduate of The University of Texas at Dallas
B.S. IN COMMUNICAITON SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
1996 Graduate of The University of Texas at Austin
SPANISH LANGAUGE IMMERSION PROGRAMS
Instituto Tecnologico de Queretaro: Queretaro, Mexico (3 months)
Private Instruction: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (1 month)
References are available upon request