High School Training

KirstenKukal

a **** S. Jefferson, Springfield MO 65807 p 417. 830-9528 e *******.*****@*****.***

To whom it may concern,

I am looking for a career shift. I have been teaching yoga in the Springfield and surrounding areas for almost 10 years now. I love what I do, but I need and want something with greater challenge, stronger financial stability and benefits.

I have a variety of skills to offer. I can work well with people and can obviously work well alone and unsupervised. One cannot be self-employed for as long as I have been without self-discipline. I possess quick and accurate computer skills. I learn very quickly. I am friendly and can work with the public or by myself. I do well under stressful situations. I am very timely and being late is something I cannot tolerate. I have a strong work ethic. I did not miss a single day of school my senior year in high school.

I spent 9 years at Baird, Kurtz & Dobson working in their Central Administrative offices where my duties included assisting with payroll, accounts receivable/payable as well as massive data entry and answering of phones. Confidentially was a must at this job.

I attended some college during that time frame as I was interested in nursing.

That shifted when I purchased my own business - a 5,600 square foot video store which I owned and operated for 12 years with 10 employees. At this job I was pretty much responsible for every facet of operation. I hired and fired and trained employees. I worked the cash register. I did my own payroll, paid my own bills and did my own purchasing. I worked long hours and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of owning this business. The store was pretty much squeezed out by chains in 2005. At that time, I decided to close shop.

Yoga became a large part of my life during my video store ownership. I continued to dive into the practice and started teaching while I owned the store. Teaching yoga continued and broadened after the closure of the store. It has been my sole source of personal income for quite some time.

I am also feeling the need to challenge myself and am curious what else is out there for me at this time. I have a very flexible schedule which I do value, but of course would be willing to give up for the right position with the right people, at the right place.

Thanks so much for taking time to read this. If you are interested in more, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Kirsten Kukal

KirstenKukal

a 1331 S. Jefferson, Springfield MO 65807 p 417. 830-9528 e *******.*****@*****.***

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

An accomplished yoga instructor practicing for 10 years with 8 years of teaching experience in the Springfield area. Has helped assist teacher trainings and offered numerous workshops in the field of yoga teacher training and education. Trained in yoga traditions including;

Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Yin Yoga, Restorative, Ashtanga, Hatha, Meditation, Pranayama, Prenatal, Thai Yoga, and Yoga Therapy

EXPERIENCE

Body of Work Yoga Studios (BOWS) Springfield, MO

Studio Coordinator and Yoga Instructor 2002 – Present

• Scouts, interviews, and assists in training of all BOWS yoga instructors.

• Responsible for student inquiries and maintenance of seasonal class schedule.

• Manages marketing of the studio including web site creation and maintenance.

• Responsible for group mail which includes creating and sending out mass e-mail electronically.

• Helps with the merchandise assortment and purchasing for the Yoga Boutique.

• Teach four studio classes per week. Current classes include two Power Yoga classes, a Mixed Level Yoga class and a FREE community class.

Springfield YMCA Springfield, MO

Yoga Instructor 2002 – Present

• Currently teach three classes per week at the Ward YMCA.

• Current classes include Gentle Level 2 and Advanced Level 2.

• Sub at the Jones YMCA when I am needed.

Missouri State University Springfield, MO

Yoga Instructor June 2006 - Present

• Instruct four classes per week through MSU Campus Recreation Health and Wellness. Classes are open to staff, faculty and students. Current classes include an eclectic mix of various yoga styles.

Immaculate Conception School Springfield, MO

Yoga Instructor February 2011 - Present

• Instructed two classes per week. Classes included a mixture of introductory styles.

Mt. Vernon Rehabilitation Hospital Mt. Vernon, MO

Yoga Instructor October 2011 - Present

• Lead classes for employees as well as the general public at the hospital wellness center.

Girl Scouts Springfield, MO and

Yoga Instructor November 2009 - Present

• Lead classes at the Girl Scout offices and at their camp ground twice per year as needed. These classes are for the girls, their mentors and parents.

Bass Pro Shops Springfield, MO

Yoga Instructor 2002 – 2004

• Instructed two Vinyasa Flow class per week to employees.

KirstenKukal

a 1331 S. Jefferson, Springfield MO 65807 p 417. 830-9528 e *******.*****@*****.***

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Business Owner – Showcase Movies

1993-2005

Owned and operated independent (non-franchised) video store of 5,600 square feet.

Hired and trained employees. Had at least 10 employees on board with me at all times.

Purchased candy, movies, supplies, fixtures and more.

Duties included payroll, monthly statements, balancing books and more.

Business closed due to saturation in 2005.

Baird, Kurtz & Dobson

1986-1993

Central Administration Offices

Duties included filing, lots of data entry, making copies and collating.

I also answered the phones and played receptionist many times as well.

Left this job and the classes at MSU because I bought the video store.

EDUCATION

Missouri State University 1992-1993

Took several pre-requisites for nursing school

I have taken several anatomy workshops for non-credit that dealt with body mechanics

Parkview High School – Springfield, MO

Graduated in 1984 with a degree

Attended Graff Vo-Tech for Secretarial and Clerical skills

CERTIFICATIONS and INSURANCE

Registerd Yoga Teacher (RYT)

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) December 2011

E-RYT Certification is the highest degree of specifically-yoga recognized certification in the country. Only E-RYT-certified instructors may certify others to earn RYT status. Only four instructors in Springfield, MO have this level of certification.

500 Hour RYT Certification December 2008

Certification requires 500 documented training hours in the categories of Anatomy/Physiology, Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle, Teacher Practicum, and Electives.

200 Hour RYT Certification January 2004

Certification requires 200 documented training hours in the categories of Anatomy/Physiology, Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle, Teacher Practicum, and Electives.

Body of Work Yoga Studios Certified Yoga Teacher (BCYT)

150 Hour Certification January 2008

Certification allows for training of other teachers through the BOWS studio.

KirstenKukal

a 1331 S. Jefferson, Springfield MO 65807 p 417. 830-9528 e *******.*****@*****.***

TRAINING ROSTER

Formal training includes thousands of hours as a student, traveling nationally and internationally to learn from many of the world’s greatest instructors.

Instructors include:

Thomas Michael Fortel (mentor), Saul David Raye, Lillias Folan, Rod Stryker, Gabriel Halpern, Doug Swenson, Sandra Anderson, and Sean Tabor.

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTIONS

Yoga Mala

Leader 2007 – Present

Helped lead instruction of yoga event involving live music and a series of 108 sun salutes for the entire yoga community promoted across several studios. I also offer a free community yoga class once per week open to the public.

Hobbies

Reading. Self-improvement. Yoga. Meditation. Music. Gardening. Sculpey Clay. Baking. Movies. Designing Web Sites. Making Jelly. Travel. Hiking. Nature. Pets. Kids. Making Jewelry. Camping. Swimming. Helping Others. Food. Life.

References

Joan Rosen 417-***-**** Body of Work Yoga Studios

Mary Craver 417-***-**** Mt. Vernon Rehab Center

Kyla Bentley 417-***-**** YMCA

Cindi Barnett 417-***-**** MSU Campus Recreation

Stefanie McCall 417-***-**** Girl Scouts of the Heartland

Stacy Wasman 417-***-**** Showcase Movies

Sylvia Melton 417-***-**** Friend

Kelli Franklin 417-***-**** Friend

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