Shelby Newberry
Young Adult Mentor
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About
RYT 500
My background reaches across the board in mental health services. I currently teach yoga, meditation, and breathwork for Skyterra Young Adult.
Experience
Young Adult Mentor at Skyterra Young Adult (2025-04 – Present)
- Support young adults with ASD and complex diagnoses in life skills, goal setting, and self-advocacy.
- Lead yoga, breathwork, meditation, and outdoor/adventure events.
- Provide crisis intervention and social/emotional support.
Head Volleyball Coach at Xcel Sports (2025-11 – Present)
- Head coach for 14 year old club volleyball team
Life Enrichment Coordinator / CNA at Senior Care Center (2024-09 – 2025-02)
- Assisted residents with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's in daily care and enrichment activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary staff to support wellness and dignity.
Attendance Advocate at Juvenile Services / Gunnison School District (2022-04 – 2024-10)
- Created and ran a grant-funded program to reduce chronic absenteeism and dropout risk.
- Case management with at-risk youth and families; partnered with schools, judicial, and social services.
Owner/Operator at MOBC LLC (2014-11 – 2022-02)
- Built and managed a cleaning/property management business for homeowners, rentals, and realtors.
- Oversaw bookkeeping, taxes, scheduling, pet-sitting, marketing, and client relationships.
- Housesitting and Petsitting services
Marina & Outdoor Guide
- Sailing charters, marina management, heavy equipment operation, dock building, etc.
Bartender/Server
15+ Years Experience
- Bar manager, staff training, inventory, ordering.
Volleyball Coach & Youth Mentor
- Coached U13 travel volleyball and mentored at-risk youth.
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Spanish & Sociology – Western State Colorado University (2016)
Certified Nursing Assistant – Gunnison Valley Health (2024)
Diploma – Middle Park High School (2007)
