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Newport,Gwent
Summary
Passionate about helping students grow and learn. Applies education and personal talents to accurately support teaching staff and take on new challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching Assistant
Monmouth Comprehensive School
Monmouth
2022.06 - Current
- Preparing the classroom for lessons
- Helping SEND students to complete tasks
- Support the teacher in controlling student behaviour
- Looking after children who may be upset or had an accident
Tennis coach
5 Star Tennis Holidays, Vale Do Lobo
2017.04 - Current
- Leading tennis sessions for large groups of secondary school students at a variety of ages
- Organising tennis sessions time effectively to ensure sessions run smoothly
- Allowing students to ask questions and offer my guidance on any issues or queries
- Ensuring old tennis balls are cycled out for new tennis balls
- Planning tennis sessions to fit either a 1- or 2-hour slot.
Voluntary Tennis Coach
Portsmouth Tennis Centre
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2023.05 - 2023.05
- Taught and refined forehand, backhand and serving techniques to students to boost competitiveness.
- Observed students during practices and matches to identify areas for improvement.
- Organised individual and small group practice exercises as directed by head coach.
- Encouraged and promoted tennis by making lessons fun and inspiring students to improve skills.
- Maintained equipment room neat, orderly and locked securely to prevent theft.
Cricket Coach
Ponthir Sport and District Club
Newport, Gwent
2023.04 - 2023.05
- Welcomed parents, guardians and children on arrival, answering any queries relating to payments, game fixtures and training programmes.
- Specialised in planning and delivering cricket coaching sessions to children aged 5 to 11.
- Established strong rapport with over 30 participants, parents and guardians to promote customer acquisition and retention.
- Consistently applied effective, innovative coaching methods to meet and exceed team needs.
Food and beverage associate
Celtic Manor
2018.04 - 2020.08
- Assisted colleagues, managers and supervisors in ensuring the work area was always safe and clean
- Provide guests with table service and prioritise their needs such as dietary requirements and allergen advice
- Work as part of a team to ensure a smooth and effective service in a busy environment.
Education
A-Levels -
Caerleon Comprehensive School
2018.09 - 2020.07
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Caerleon Comprehensive School
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Inclusive leadership skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Active listener
- Fully qualified first-aider
- Relationship building
- Early childhood education
- Classroom support
Interests
I am involved in the University of Portsmouth tennis society, where we compete weekly in a BUCS league. I also play Sunday league football for Usk FC when I am home from university. During the summer months, I volunteer as a cricket coach for my local team, working with children aged 8-13.
Languages
English
Native
Welsh
Elementary
Timeline
Voluntary Tennis Coach
Portsmouth Tennis Centre
2023.05 - 2023.05
Cricket Coach
Ponthir Sport and District Club
2023.04 - 2023.05
Teaching Assistant
Monmouth Comprehensive School
2022.06 - Current
A-Levels -
Caerleon Comprehensive School
2018.09 - 2020.07
Food and beverage associate
Celtic Manor
2018.04 - 2020.08
Tennis coach
5 Star Tennis Holidays, Vale Do Lobo
2017.04 - Current
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Caerleon Comprehensive School