ADE MCCRAY
***** *. **** ****** • Glendale AZ ***08
(480) 242 - 0353 • ***.******@*****.***
JOB OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a full time Recreation Supervisor/ Pilates Instructor within your valued institution where I can utilize my vast experience, education and teaching abilities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Balanced Physical Therapy, Glendale AZ • 2011 to Present
Pilates Instructor
Responsible for teaching group mat reformer Pilates and instructing individualized sessions to clients post physical therapy.
Sommet Fitness Studios, Scottsdale AZ • 2010 to Present
Pilates Instructor
Instructed physical stretches and reformer workout programs, breathing techniques and proper stretching techniques to participants on Pilates exercise equipments and proprioceptive instruments. Responsible for performing all physical aspects of the position such as walking, standing, stretching, bending and lifting. Proper instruction on Pilates equipment involving group ,duo and private Pilates exercise programming and techniques. Responsible for postural analyzing clients prior to individualized Pilates reformer and equipment workout.
Maricopa Communities Colleges District
Paradise Valley Community College, Tempe AZ • 2006 to Present
Pilates Instructor
Instructed students on Pilates mat exercises and advised lifestyle issues like diet and injury prevention.
Higley Unified School District, Gilbert Arizona • 2008 – 2009
Dance Instructor
Instructed middle school students (6-8 Grades) fundamentals of dance movements and choreographed annual dance performances.
Glendale Community College, Glendale AZ • 2006 - 2008
Dance Instructor
Responsible for the instruction of Ballet and Modern jazz dance classes from all levels, emphasis on line, space, rhythm and proper placement of body in relationship to movement in space. Taught and choreographed annual student dance concerts and the audition process. Responsible for the grading of students accordingly to movement and subject matter.
The Gym Health And Fitness GmbH, Munich• 2001 - 2005
Pilates Instructor
Instructed group fitness matwork classes. Responsible for individualized reformer workout programs and proper stretching techniques clients.
Bavarian State Opera, Munich Germany • 2000 - 2006
Performing Artist Dancer/Choreographer
Performing dance artist involvement in Opera Ballets and individualized performance choreography.
Triple Star Café, Munich Germany • 2000 - 2006
Owner/Food and Beverage Manager
Responsible for the operation and ownership of a restaurant café business and it’s employees.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Sound knowledge of stretch bands, fitness circles, yoga blocks and weights.
• Immense ability to identify the imbalances in the client’s body and to instruct the client exercises to improve deficits.
• Extended ability to instruct reformer Pilates, Mat and Cadillac, Chairs and Ladder Barrel exercise equipment.
• Profound ability to monitor the participants to check proper use of equipment and exercise techniques.
• Strong experience in exercise, movement and a related physical therapy.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience.
EDUCATION
• SAI Stott Pilates Instructor Certification Program, 2011
Pilates Health And Movement Centre Of AZ
• Bachelor Of Fine Arts in Dance 1998
University Of The Arts, PA
• CPR Certification, Active 2012
MCCD Tempe, AZ
• International Aviation And Travel Academy Certification, Texas 1992
• Aircraft Systems Schools, Millington, Tennessee US Navy 1988