Christina Valenti

Christina Valenti

10 Chernucha Ave, Merrick NY 11566

Summary                                                                                                                                                                   

·         Passionate, fun, and energetic Zumba Basic Instructor, and Zumba Toning Instructor

·         7 years experience as a creative, hands-on teacher working with individuals and groups to promote personal growth, self-expression, and wellness

·         Weight Watchers Leader who uses engaging, fun, and innovative methods to coach individuals toward personal, healthy lifestyle changes

·         Strong dedication to leading a healthy lifestyle and being a role model to encourage others to do the same

·         3 years experience traveling overseas teaching in Africa and China

Fitness Experience                                                                                                                                                   

Gyms: Ladies Workout Express, Seaford, N.Y., Lady Of America, West Hempstead, N.Y., Competitive Edge Fitness, Glen Cove, N.Y., also rent studio space at Rhythms and Soul Dance Studio in Levittown (Weight Watchers members attend these classes)

Zumba Instructor:                                                                                                     June 2011-Present    

·         Introduce basic steps and build upon those steps to more complicated dance routines according to various international rhythms

·         Educate students about safety and injury prevention

Leader Experience                                                                            Weight Watchers International, Jericho, N.Y.

·         Weight Watchers Leader                                                                       September 2009- Present

·         Weight Watchers Ambassador

·         Rookie Leader of the Year 2010

·         Lead meetings in a fun, innovative, and interactive manner

·         Use creative methods to keep members engaged and on track; for example, organizing 5K run/walks and managing a member Facebook page (“Christina Weight Watchers Leader”)

·         Reach out to members individually to coach them through their weight loss journey

Teaching Experience                                                                                                                                                

Schools: Copiague School District, Copiague, N.Y., Half Hollow Hills School District, Dix Hills, N.Y., East Meadow School District, East Meadow, N.Y., Shanghai American School, Shanghai, China, The American School of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Art Teacher:                                                                                                               September 2004-Present

·         Lead classroom lessons that boost self-esteem, personal empowerment, creativity, and self-expression

·         Develop lessons that engage students with diverse learning styles

·         Evaluate and coach students to assist them to improve according to their personal development and goals

·         Experience working with internationally and culturally diverse students and team members

Personal Interests                                                                                                                                                     

·        Personal health and fitness, belly dance, yoga, running and walking, kickboxing, travel (worked and traveled internationally), fashion trends