Jessica Burke Burke

Objective To work for various Travel Destinations worldwide as a Dance, Yoga and or Gymnastics Instructor. I love demonstrating and creating routines that unite mind, body and soul. Physical thinking is what I like to emulate in whatever modality I am instructing. I hope to gain prestige by teaching worldwide. I love to explore, expand and enrich my repetoire by exposing myself to different equipment, people and settings. What an amazing way to deepen my practice and share my gained insight with others. 

Personal Summary

• Experienced Dance, Yoga and Gymnastics Instructor who makes everyone feel included. Jessica is energetic, friendly and organized. Jess has a powerful voice that delivers fun and engaging lessons. She empowers students by making them more confident by encouraging students to explore their unique abilities and strengths. Collaborates well with others and has lead several fitness and dance routines in a variety of settings. I have been a Wellness Coach for almost 12 years, a Personal Traininer for 2 years. I have Instructed dance in different settings for almost 5 years. I am new to the gymnastics world, with 8 months of experience teaching at the YMCA. I started teaching yoga in May, 2016. I have been operating and instructing at my Suspension Yoga Studio for 6 months now. I love practicing and instructing Yoga and various movement modalities, I plan to complete my Acro Yoga certification by this summer.

Education

Bachelor of Arts | June 2000 | Western

• Minor: Psychology

Related coursework: Suspension Yoga Certification, Yoga Alliance, March 7, 2017, Trained Gymnastics Coach, Gymnastics Ontario, December 2016. Personal Trainer Certification, May 30, 2016. Yoga certification, March 13, 2016. CPR and First Aid certified, February 1, 2015. Western Conservatory of Ballet Training.

Skills & Abilities

Areas of Expertise

• Yoga, Modern Lyrical, Ballet, Hip Hop, Gymnastics, strengthening and conditioning

Professional

• Preparing students for performance and healthy lifestyle, experience teaching children and adults in private and public sector
• Can work well in a team setting, behave at all times in a professional and ethical way, clean driving record and vulnerable persons screening

Communication

• Taught English, dance, fitness, yoga, music and spiritual content in churches, schools, home setting, public places, charities and campgrounds all over the world

Caring Leadership

• Worked in Wellness sector for over a decade as a Support Worker/ Wellness Provider for children and adults with disabilities