MELISSA L RUTH
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OBJECTIVES
To help my partner companies grow their client base and help their clients achieve their fitness goals to, become both physically and mentally strong, develop confidence within themselves, and help them embrace fitness as part of a healthy lifestyle.
APPLICABLE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Waldport High School
Graduating Class, 1995 – High School Diploma
Graduated in the top 5% of my graduating class with 3.75 GPA.
Participated in accelerated graduation program for high-achievers. Pendleton Pilates Teacher Training Program
Graduate 2011, – Pendleton Pilates Teaching Certification, Mat & Reformer
Was immediately offered a teaching position within the Pendleton organization. Adult and Infant CPR/AED Training Program
Graduate, 2013 – CPR/AED Certification, valid 2013-2015 The Booty Barre ™ Teacher Training Program
Graduate, 2013 – The Booty Barre Teaching Certification R.I.P.P.E.D. Teacher Training Program
Graduate, 2013 – R.I.P.P.E.D. Teaching Certification EXPERIENCE
Pendleton Pilates Cincinnati, Ohio
Mat & Reformer Pilates, Barre Instructor December 2011 – December 2015
- Develop and choreograph safe, effective fitness classes for all skill and fitness levels for both mat and reformer Pilates classes, as well as Booty Barre™ classes.
- Instruct individuals and groups of between 2 and 16 in mat and reformer Pilates classes.
- Instruct individuals and groups of between 2 and 8 in Booty Barre ™ classes.
- Perform private classes and “Initial Consultations”, which entails one-on-one instruction of the basics of Pilates principles and techniques. YWCA Cincinnati, Ohio
Mat Pilates Instructor April 2012 – December 2015
- Instruct groups in mat Pilates classes, with an emphasis on basic and intermediate skill and fitness levels.
Pilates ConneXion Edgewood, KY
Mat & Reformer Pilates Instructor October 2012 – October 2013
- Develop and choreograph safe, effective fitness classes for all skill and fitness levels for both mat and reformer Pilates classes, with an emphasis on older clientele and injured/recovering students.
- Instruct individuals and groups of between 2 and 5 in mat and reformer Pilates classes.
- Perform private classes and “Initial Consultations”, which entails one-on-one instruction of the basics of Pilates principles and techniques. Erickson Irish Dance Cincinnati, OH
Mat Pilates Instructor January 2013– Current
- Develop and choreograph safe and effective fitness classes for juvenile and teen clientele between the ages of 12 and 19. Choreographing fitness classes emphazing on core strength and muscle groups instrumental in dance.
Inhale Exhale Studio Florence, KY
Mat & Reformer Pilates, Barre Instructor June 2013 – December 2015
- Develop and choreograph safe, effective fitness classes for all skill and fitness levels for both mat and reformer Pilates classes, as well as Booty Barre™ classes.
- Instruct groups of between 2 and 16 in mat and reformer Pilates classes.
- Instruct groups of between 2 and 8 in Booty Barre ™ classes.
- Meet, greet, and sign in clients on Mind and Body
- Handle cash transaction
- Maintain and update client information on Mind and Body software