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Laura Miller

Alexandria

Summary

Dedicated & experienced Pilates Instructor with high client retention. Committed to designing innovative & fun classes that challenge a broad spectrum of fitness levels while building on a solid foundation of Pilates principles. Passionate about providing clients with a positive class environment where they always feel welcome & supported. Committed to continuing to pursue additional professional certifications & specializations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pilates Instructor

Ederle Fitness Center
03.2024 - 07.2025

Developed & taught Pilates reformer, mat, & barre classes averaging 10-15 sessions per week with a client base of over 250. Adapted instruction to meet the movement needs of various fitness levels. Promoted & provided a safe, inclusive, & supportive studio environment. Maintained active & engaging client relations through various social media platforms. Collaborated with fitness center management on studio promotions & marketing resulting in both high class demand and high client retention.

Barre & Pilates Instructor

Self Employed
09.2023 - 07.2025

Created & led a small group session over the course of two years that combined Pilates, barre, & HIIT. Designed a long term curriculum that would continually evolve to challenge & motivate clients as they improved in strength, coordination, & control.

Pilates & Barre Instructor

Caserma Ederle Fitness Center
01.2019 - 02.2020

Taught several levels of Pilates & barre classes to diverse clientele. Collaborated with fitness center management to promote & grow the program.

Education

Balanced Body Tower Instructor Certification
Columbia, MD
09-2025

Balanced Body On Tour Continuing Education Conference
Bologna, Italy
04-2025

Merrithew Barre Instructor Certification
Milan, Italy
05-2019

Balanced Body Reformer 1, 2, 3 Instructor Certification
Dublin, Ireland
03-2019

Balanced Body Mat 1, 2, 3 Instructor Certification
London, United Kingdom
11-2018

Balanced Body Movement Principles Instructor Certification
London, United Kingdom
11-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
05-2003

Skills

  • Establishing, promoting, & successfully growing a brand new Pilates studio
  • Writing & teaching new classes each week that are fun, variable, & challenging
  • Motivating clients through positive reinforcement
  • Managing & maintaining studio equipment such as reformers
  • Modifying exercises for pregnant, geriatric, arthritic, & other specialty populations
  • Recruiting & overseeing training of new Pilates instructors

Timeline

Pilates Instructor

Ederle Fitness Center
03.2024 - 07.2025

Barre & Pilates Instructor

Self Employed
09.2023 - 07.2025

Pilates & Barre Instructor

Caserma Ederle Fitness Center
01.2019 - 02.2020

Balanced Body Tower Instructor Certification

Balanced Body On Tour Continuing Education Conference

Merrithew Barre Instructor Certification

Balanced Body Reformer 1, 2, 3 Instructor Certification

Balanced Body Mat 1, 2, 3 Instructor Certification

Balanced Body Movement Principles Instructor Certification

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Truman State University
Laura Miller