Alex Jane
Nuneaton ,Warwickshire
Summary
Due to my previous roles i have vast experiences in community settings, as well and educational setting. As a education Manager, I am an experienced professional, dedicated to improving educational outcomes and enhancing the learning experience for students and educators. With a strong background in curriculum development, staff training, and program management, I have successfully implemented innovative strategies to support student success and promote continuous professional development. My leadership skills, combined with a passion for education and a commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, have enabled me to effectively lead teams, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and drive positive change within educational institutions. I am dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement in the field of education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Inclusion Co-Ordinator
Sky Blues in the Community
Coventry, West Midlands
2015.02 - Current
- Planned and coordinated events and activities, maintaining seamless and efficient workflow.
- Assisted in creating and updating project documentation templates.
- Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
- Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
- Fostered collaboration among cross-functional teams for project success.
- Build and maintained strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders.
- Adapted to unforeseen challenges with proactive, flexible approach.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Facilitated constructive communication between stakeholders for project clarity and alignment.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
- Maintained expenditure reports detailing breakdown of costs spent on supplies, equipment and services.
- Established working relationships with other service providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss solutions to tackle industry problems.
- Created and monitored strategic KPIs, analysing data to fuel changes to promote organisational progress.
- Optimised student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Facilitated educational activities in local community, responding to requests from schools and community groups.
- Helped with coordination and supervision of youth activities and delivered positive interventions.
- Provided support during regular youth sessions and planned activities.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
- Set up outings and events according to children's favoured activities and hobbies.
- Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
- Adapted to changing emotional, social and mental health needs for responsive young adult support.
- Supported youth workers in organising and carrying out classroom or outdoor activities.
- Supported young people in realising aspirations and potential through personal mentoring.
Academy Sports Therapist
Coventry City Football Club
Coventry, West Midlands
2017.02 - 2018.02
- Rehabilitated injuries using manual therapy techniques, exercise and therapeutic modalities.
- Managed complex injury cases successfully by liaising closely with other therapists.
- Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
- Assessed and triaged complex musculoskeletal cases for specialized operations.
- Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
- Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
- Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
- Verified clinical reports existed in medical files and complied with professional standards requirements.
- Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
- Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits for optimum results.
- Carried out thorough risk assessments ahead of fitness activities, prioritising participant safety.
- Developed high-quality training programmes using up-to-date health, fitness and nutrition knowledge.
Teaching assistant in secondary schools
Meadow Park School
Coventry, West Midlands
2015.02 - 2015.07
- Maximised student engagement and receptive learning by educating students using individualised instructional approaches.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Gave students papers related to assignments and collected finished work.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Applied student assessment information to personalise support for students struggling with assignments.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Planned and arranged classrooms to promote learning and student achievement.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Therapy
De Montfort University
Leicester 2017.09 - 2020.07
Diploma of Higher Education - BTEC Level 3 extended diploma in Sports and Exercise Science
Henley College Coventry
Coventry 2015.01 - 2017.07
GCSEs - GCSE Grades
Whitley Academy
Coventry 2010.01 - 2015.06
Skills
- Hard Working
- Driven
- Staffing
- Student assessments
- Budget management
- Operations analysis
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Programme management
- External recruitment
- Progress monitoring
- Excel proficiency
- Grant Applications
- Interviewing
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Programme development
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Behaviour pattern recognition
- Youth relations
- Relationship building
- Stakeholder relations
- Behaviour management
- Leadership
- Time management
Certification
· FA Level One Licensed Coaching Badge
· FA Level Two Licensed Coaching Badge
· First for Sport Emergency First Aid Qualification
· Safeguarding of Children
· Level Four Sports Massage Therapist
· NYA Level One Youth Worker Qualification
· NYA Level Two Youth Worker Qualification
· NYA Level Three Youth Worker Qualification
· ILM Level Two Mentoring Qualification
· ILM Level Two Certificate in Team Leading
· FA Disability is Sport Qualification
· Advanced SEND Training within Education
· County Lines Training
· Violence Reduction and De-Escalation Training
· Mental Health First Aider
· Qualified Sports Leaders Level one and two Tutor and Tutor Accessor
· Level Four Advanced Sports Massage Diploma
Accomplishments
During my current employment, programmes i have started and managed have received local, regional and national awards. I have currently sit on many of the school and community panels within the city of Coventry to provide local insight and strategic plans in order to progress the lie of young people in their local areas.
Affiliations
- I am interested in all aspects of Coaching, Mentoring & Teaching participants of all ages, races, disabilities and ability levels within the community and Educational settings, as well as having a keen interest within Sports Therapy. I have a keen attentiveness in providing my skills and experience to those most in need, in all communities and Facilities I work within. However, coaching is still a real passion of mine, and I am currently working towards achieving my UEFA B as well as continuously developing as a manager and mentor.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Sports Therapy
De Montfort University
2017.09 - 2020.07
Academy Sports Therapist
Coventry City Football Club
2017.02 - 2018.02
Inclusion Co-Ordinator
Sky Blues in the Community
2015.02 - Current
Teaching assistant in secondary schools
Meadow Park School
2015.02 - 2015.07
Diploma of Higher Education - BTEC Level 3 extended diploma in Sports and Exercise Science
Henley College Coventry
2015.01 - 2017.07
GCSEs - GCSE Grades
Whitley Academy
2010.01 - 2015.06