Cherelle Robertson
Newcastle,Durham
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on safety and expertise in teaching, particularly in adaptive teaching styles and disability awareness. Offering strong teamwork and communication skills, with background in supporting athletic training and development, lesson planning and leading multiple training sessions that resulted in measurable skill advancements and increased team confidence. Demonstrates exceptional skills in activity planning, behaviour management, and child protection understanding. Known for effective team collaboration, conflict resolution, and patience with learners. Ready to use and develop skills in coaching, mentoring, and programme planning. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments while pursuing opportunities to enhance educational practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant swimming coach
Out To Swim Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2025.04 - Current
- Developed swimmers' technical skills, enhancing confidence, endurance, and overall performance in the water.
- Tailored coaching plans to individual needs, enhancing personal development of each swimmer.
- Provided technical advice on stroke techniques and conducted regular assessments, leading to improved performance for each swimmer.
- Observed swimmers abilities and gave tips on improving technique.
- Enforced discipline among team members to maintain decorum during practice sessions and competitions.
- Collaborated with other coaches for expanding coaching resources and strategies.
- Conducted regular safety checks on pool equipment to ensure a safe environment.
- Documented lesson delivery and monitored attendance to track swimmer progress effectively.
- Prepared lesson plans and work schemes.
Primary school teacher
Sunderland City Council
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
2007.10 - 2012.04
- Tailored instruction techniques to suit varied learning styles of students.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, fostering inclusive education.
- Utilised diverse teaching aids to improve student comprehension and engagement in subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods.
- Implemented school policies, ensuring a disciplined and focused classroom environment.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities that enhanced pupils' social skills and teamwork.
- Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.
Education
Assistant Swim coach - Aquatics
Swim England
Durham 2026.01 - 2026.02
NVQ Level 2 - Behaviour that Challenges
Sunderland Bede College
Sunderland 2017.03 - 2017.05
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding Autism
Sunderland Bede College
Sunderland 2017.06 - 2017.07
NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning
Bede College, Sunderland
Sunderland 2017.09 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 2005.09 - 2009.08
Skills
- Safety focus
- Activity planning
- Teaching expertise
- Disability awareness
- Adaptive teaching styles
- Child protection understanding
- Behaviour management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Patience with learners
Affiliations
- Walking
- Avid reader of multiple genres
- Cross-stitch sewing
- Swimming, both pool and open water
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion lead for OTS swim team on a voluntary basis
- Volunteer for Newcastle Ravens Rugby team
Accomplishments
Leadership role Out to Swim Newcastle.
Certification
Foundations of Inclusivity Course- Swim England 08/09/2025
Challenging Behaviour through Active Bystander training course-Swim England 25/11/2026
Timeline
Assistant Swim coach - Aquatics
Swim England
2026.01 - 2026.02
Assistant swimming coach
Out To Swim Newcastle
2025.04 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning
Bede College, Sunderland
2017.09 - 2018.06
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding Autism
Sunderland Bede College
2017.06 - 2017.07
NVQ Level 2 - Behaviour that Challenges
Sunderland Bede College
2017.03 - 2017.05
Primary school teacher
Sunderland City Council
2007.10 - 2012.04
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS
University of Sunderland
2005.09 - 2009.08