Jenny Jackson

• Create and lead a variety of fitness classes including spin, seniors fitness, yoga & circuits.
• Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
• Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
• Maintained clean and organized workout environment to enhance overall fitness experience.

I have run my own business as a freestanding wellness studio, mobile wellness leader, educator, and consultant. I specialize in yoga, fitness and workplace wellness and have taught and presented to a vast array of groups such as schools, incarceration facilities, post-secondary institutions, seniors’ residences, youth centers and women’s shelters. I developed and teach a Registered Yoga Teacher Training Program (Canadian Yoga Alliance accredited). I currently focus primarily on facilitating wellness retreats as an independent contractor at SUGAR RIDGE RETREAT in Midland, ON.

• Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
• Motivated, inspired and educated clients and participants of all ages and fitness abilities.
• Oversaw fitness areas with practiced eye for safety or training issues.
• Modified workout plans according to fitness levels and medical considerations.

• Created and delivered an accredited Yoga Teacher Training Program in the Part-Time Continuing Studies.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
• Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
• Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.

• I was employed full-time as the Program Coordinator at Canada’s most prestigious spa.
• In addition to teaching yoga and wellness classes, I was responsible for designing, organizing and implementing specialized wellness retreats on a bi-monthly basis.
• I was responsible for outdoor wellness activities, department scheduling, hiring, training and staff/peer reviews.

• I played a part in the creation & development of the Fitness & Health Promotion program and course content at SSFC.
• I was a teacher instructing the Awareness Through Exercise courses, semesters 1-4, in addition to a lecture based ethics in the industry course.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.

• I worked for Goodlife as an instructor, trainer & program coordinator in Durham, Cobourg and Peterborough.
• I taught a variety of programs and won the award of Instructor of the Year in 2008 for Durham/ Kawarthas and was a Top 5 finalist within Canada.
• I was responsible for hiring, training & education, assessing, scheduling, facilitating meetings and program development.