Venus Chirip
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Engaging and patient Yoga Instructor committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate seeking for an opportunity to teach what I love.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Ottawa, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Design yoga class sequences and integrated lesson plans, including Vinyasa/Hatha/Yin formats for beginner and advanced students.
- Evaluate the needs of participants and developed class exercises to address expectations.
- Monitor class participants for appropriate techniques to prevent injuries.
- Demonstrate postures to students and supported them in finding their right poses.
- Maintained positive relationships with students and immediately addressed any concerns.
- Create an atmosphere conducive to learning and relaxation through verbal cues and music selection.
Substitute Yoga Instructor
Greenboro Community Center
Ottawa, ON
12.2022 - Current
- Develop and implemented yoga poses for classes based on each student's individual needs.
- Instructed classes in different styles of yoga such as Hatha and Vinyasa,
- Demonstrate proper breathing techniques and encouraged students to practice them during yoga sessions.
- Assess the physical capabilities of each student before beginning a class.
- Incorporate sound healing during Shavasana
- Maintaine a safe environment by monitoring all participants throughout the class.
- Advise students on how to modify poses according to their level of ability or injury history.
Stand up Paddleboard Instructor
Paddlefit
Ottawa, ON
06.2022 - Current
- Adapted teaching approaches to age, experience and ability of participants to meet course objectives.
- Provided students with demonstration of proper basic techniques for safe and effective paddling.
- Collaborated with facilities management for the transportation of equipment necessary for classes.
- Promoted team atmosphere, interacting with students and staff with respect and support.
- Strategically planed lessons to engage both new and experienced students, ensuring clients had an enjoyable, safe and positive experience during each class.
Water Safety Support Paddler
Somersault
Ottawa, Ontario
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
- Promoted safe water practices and performed preventive action and emergent response
- Recognized danger and reacted calmly to mitigate risk.
- Projected voice across body of water to communicate with athletes in the event they required re-direction to go back to the route.
- Maintained constant surveillance of body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
Volunteer
Tamarak Ottawa Race Weekend
Ottawa, ON
05.2016 - 05.2022
- Remained alert, active and ready to respond to requests using variety of available resources.
- Provided assistance to athletes upon completing their race.
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratories
Ottawa
10.2008 - Current
- Supervised, trained or directed medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
Education
Yoga For Seniors And Healthy Aging - Yoga
Pranashanti
Ottawa, ON04.2023
Yin Yoga Teacher Training – Foundation - Yoga
Pranashanti Yoga Center
Ottawa, ON 11.2022
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training - Yoga
Pranashanti Yoga Center
Ottawa, ON10.2022
Anatomy For Yoga Teachers - Yoga
Pranashanti Yoga Center
Pembroke, ON09.2022
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours - Yoga
Elevate Yoga Studio
Ottawa, ON06.2022
Skills
- Enthusiastic about teaching
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Lesson Planning
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Approachable and compassionate
- Reliable
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED Level C CSA std.Z1210.17 - Intermediate, Canadian Red Cross - 2022
- Basic Stand up Paddleboard Instructor, Paddle Canada - 2022
- Stand up Paddle Yoga Certificate, Paddlefit - 2022
- 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance - 2022
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Yoga Instructor
Greenboro Community Center
12.2022 - Current
Water Safety Support Paddler
Somersault
08.2022 - 09.2022
Stand up Paddleboard Instructor
Paddlefit
06.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Tamarak Ottawa Race Weekend
05.2016 - 05.2022
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratories
10.2008 - Current
Yoga For Seniors And Healthy Aging - Yoga
Pranashanti
Yin Yoga Teacher Training – Foundation - Yoga
Pranashanti Yoga Center
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training - Yoga
Pranashanti Yoga Center
Anatomy For Yoga Teachers - Yoga
Pranashanti Yoga Center
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours - Yoga
Elevate Yoga Studio
- First Aid, CPR, AED Level C CSA std.Z1210.17 - Intermediate, Canadian Red Cross - 2022
- Basic Stand up Paddleboard Instructor, Paddle Canada - 2022
- Stand up Paddle Yoga Certificate, Paddlefit - 2022
- 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance - 2022
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