Monica Grau

Objective

To obtain a position as a Zumba or Group Fitness Instructor while pursuing a BFA Degree in Athletic Sportswear Design.

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology

Seventh Avenue at 27^th Street

New York , NY 10018

FASHION DESIGN

Specializing in Athletic Sportswear Design

Currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree ( BFA) in Fashion Design.

Massapequa High School          

Massapequa, New York 11758

Graduation: June  2010

Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center                                                                                

Westbury, New York 11590

Fashion Design Technology

Graduation: June 2010

Course Highlights: Hands on experience in various aspects of the fashion industry including garment construction, illustration for design and use of the lock-stitch & over lock machine. Knowledge and mastery in draping and patternmaking.

Awards &

Certifications

Received

Phi Theta Kappa Member

National Technical Honor Society Member

Teen Vogue Fashion University Graduate 2009/2010

Joseph M Barry Career & Technical Education Center Two-Year Graduate 2010 : FASHION DESIGN

AFAA Group Exercise Certification –IN PROGRESS

ZUMBA Basics 1, ZUMBA Basics 2, ZUMBA Gold & ZUMBA In The Circuit Certification

K&K INSURED Group Fitness Instructor

CPR/AED CERTIFIED

HIP HOP HUSTLE –IN PROGRESS

Interests and activities

-Fashion Institute of Technology Fashion Design Club

-Fashion Institute of Technology Sustainable Design Club

-Fashion Institutute of Technology Style Shop Designer

-Blogging: monnier00.tumblr.com

-Teen Vogue It Girl

-Observing Fashion Events in NYC

-Teaching Private ZUMBA Classes in New York City’s Dance Studios.

- Observing Various Fitness Classes All Around NYC.

-Attending Fitness Conventions and Events.

Volunteer Experience

L.I Marathon Water Stop 2007

Becca’s Closet (Prom Dresses for Underprivileged teens) April 2009/2010

Clinique Fresh Faces Tour 2009

Haiti Relief Tote Bag Sewing

ZUMBA for Underpriveleged Teens – GirlsQuest NYC

Party In Pink ZUMBATHON  BREASTCANCER FUNDRAISER

Work experience

July 2011-Present

ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR

Club Central –Cedarhurst

126 Spruce St

Cedarhurst, NY 11516

July 2011-Present

ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR/ YogaTone INSTRUCTOR

Lucille Roberts (Fulton)

540 Fulton St.

Brooklyn , NY 11215

May 2011-Present

ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR

Human@Ease Gym

31 Nassau Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11222

April 2011-Present

ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR/ YogaTone INSTRUCTOR

Body Reserve Gym

207 5^th Avenue

Brooklyn , NY 11517

April 2011 –Present

ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR- Permanent Sub*

Park Slope Yoga Center / Devi

792 Union St.

Brooklyn, NY 11215

March 2011-June 2011

ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR

Oxygen Family Fitness

4000A Austin Blvd.

Island Park ,NY

* I  am a substitute instructor for these locations frequently.

References

Available upon request.