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JENNIFER JENNETTE

Greensboro

Summary

Dedicated yoga instructor, artist, and entrepreneur with a passion for helping individuals achieve personal growth and well-being. Extensive experience teaching in corporate and school environments, yoga studios, fitness centers, and speaking engagements. Specialize in personalized yoga therapy for adults and youth. Approach is rooted in empathy, connection, safety, and fun, fostering the development of practices that enhance physical, mental, and emotional health. As a textile artist, designs custom organic and sustainable fashion that promotes freedom of movement and self-expression.

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Work History

Yoga Instructor & Educator

  • I create educational yoga experiences that combine traditional practices with modern science
  • I have run my own business teaching groups classes and workshops, private clients, and online classes and lectures via Zoom and Insight Timer) for both adults and youth
  • - Design and teaching yoga programs in corporate, studio, and school settings
  • - Partner with organizations like the Center for Creative Leadership and NC A&T University to integrate wellness into the workday and athletic programs
  • - Teach alignment-oriented Yoga instructor at local yoga studios (Triad Yoga, Yoga Cafe, Free Spirits Yoga) and fitness centers (The Clubs of Greensboro)
  • - Develop and teach youth summer camps and workshops in Yoga, Cooking, & Sewing
  • - Provide tailored guidance for individuals with specific physical and mental health needs, such as scoliosis, hip & knee recovery, and ADHD/Autism
  • - Develop holistic programs for intensive study and professional training
  • - Currently authoring a book on Yoga and Life Skills Development

Artist & Entrepreneur

Surya Leela Designs
  • I design and create custom clothing, focusing on sustainability and attention to detail
  • - Manage production, customer relations, and financial operations
  • - Build a loyal client base on Etsy, achieving a5-star rating with over700 sales
  • - Design and fulfill custom orders, from fabric and dye sourcing, cut/sew/dye processing, to packaging and final delivery
  • - Direct creative efforts, including photo shoots, social media campaigns, and email marketing

Montessori School Educator

  • Lead Teacher, Co-Teacher, and Director of Afterschool Programming in various Montessori settings in Madison, WI, Atlanta, GA, and Greensboro, NC.

Community Leadership, Greensboro, NC
  • Forge Greensboro Makerspace | Textile Section Lead and Mentor
  • SHIELD Youth | Mentor, Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor
  • Volunteer and Paid Youth Yoga instructor at schools and organizations across the Triad including, but not limited to, Kidspath, Jesse Wharton Elementary, Joyner Elementary, Greensboro Montessori School, Greensboro Day School, Noble Academy

  • Cook, caterer, grocery retail sales, barista

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

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Université de Rennes II
Rennes
01.1993

Skills

  • Client Relations Education & the Arts Mentor & Coach Relationship Building Neurodiversity Listening Skills Customer Experience Product Quality Business Development Communication & Creative Expression Organizational Skills Ideation & Collaboration STEM Enthusiast Health & Wellness Learning Agility Familiarity with French & Spanish Headstands

Certification

  • 500-hour Yoga Instructor Certification with additional300-hour advanced training in therapeutic practices,2016
  • Protecting God’s Children Online Awareness Certificate,2016
  • Thai Yoga Massage Level1 Certification,2011
  • RYT200 Yoga Instructor Certification,330-hour training course,2004
  • Radiant Child Yoga Teacher Training,2004
  • AMI Montessori Teaching Diploma,1998

Timeline

Yoga Instructor & Educator

Artist & Entrepreneur

Surya Leela Designs

Montessori School Educator

Community Leadership, Greensboro, NC

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Appalachian State University

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Université de Rennes II
JENNIFER JENNETTE