Corporate Wellness | Group Fitness | Zumba® AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
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I am a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and licensed Zumba® instructor with more than two decades of teaching experience in the US and abroad. Since 2001, I have led group fitness classes across different countries, fitness cultures, club formats, and participant populations, developing a teaching style that is energetic, inclusive, adaptable, and grounded in safety.
My background includes major fitness chains, franchise clubs, upscale fitness environments, corporate wellness programs, and community-based classes. I have taught a wide range of formats, including Zumba®, HIIT, boot camp, conditioning, and functional training, and I bring strong experience in creating engaging class formats supported by fun, effective, and appropriate playlists.
I have been a licensed Zumba® instructor since 2012 and hold certifications through NASM and AFAA. Over the years, I have developed a strong ability to connect with diverse groups, build class energy and attendance, offer modifications for different fitness levels, and create a welcoming environment where participants feel motivated, supported, and excited to return.
Whether I am teaching in a gym, corporate wellness setting, or community program, my goal is to combine professional instruction with positive energy, clear communication, and a memorable participant experience. I am especially passionate about helping people build confidence through movement and creating fitness spaces that feel both effective and fun.
Group Fitness Instructor at Crunch Fitness (2016-03 – Present)
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Group Fitness Instructor at JCC (2016-03 – 2024-04)
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Group Fitness Instructor at The Bay Club Company (2016-06 – 2020-03)
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Group Fitness Instructor at 24 Hour Fitness (2017-10 – 2019-04)
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Group Fitness Instructor at Chuze Fitness (2016-06 – 2018-03)
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Group Fitness Instructor at FitLife at UC San Diego (2014-10 – 2018-01)
Group fitness, Zumba®, strength/conditioning, and wellness instruction
Group Fitness Instructor at Z-Fitness Studio (2014-09 – 2017-02)
Group fitness, Zumba®, strength/conditioning, and wellness instruction
Group Fitness Instructor at Sportvariant Fitness Club (2013-07 – 2014-08)
Group fitness, Zumba®, strength/conditioning, and wellness instruction
Group Fitness Instructor at Latvia Summer Camps (2014-08 – 2019-08)
Group fitness, Zumba®, strength/conditioning, and wellness instruction
Group Fitness Instructor at Emerson College Fitness Center (2012-10 – 2013-06)
Group fitness, Zumba®, strength/conditioning, and wellness instruction
Group Fitness Instructor at The Z Spot (2012-10 – 2013-06)
Group fitness, Zumba®, strength/conditioning, and wellness instruction
Group Fitness Instructor at Amur State University Gym (2000-10 – 2004-06)
Group fitness, Zumba®, strength/conditioning, and wellness instruction
Doctoral Candidate in Communication – UC San Diego
Master of Science in Communication – UC San Diego
Fulbright Visiting Researcher in Communication – Emerson College
