Isobel Collings
Newton Abbot,Devon
Summary
Trained Dancer and Qualified gymnastics coach with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, components of fitness and safeguarding practices. Demonstrates exceptional time management, organisational skills, and resilience, encouraging individual goal setting and motivation. First aid trained and able to identify risks in equipment to prevent injuries. Aiming to develop growth through patience, tailored coaching strategies and encouraging students to have fun within the sport.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Gymnastics coach
Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy
London , City of London
2023.11 - Current
- Coach Gymnasts on a range of equipment including Beam, bars and Vault
- Motivate gymnasts to achieve goals and encourage Self belief and confidence when showing doubt.
- Adapted session and teaching styles to suit gymnasts different needs and abilities.
- Followed a programme/curriculum set by company to help gymnasts progress skills in a safe order.
- Able to work within a team of coaches to make sure session plans align
- Understand and able to conduct warmups, stretches and conditioning exercises that are suitable for ages, ability and tailored to skills being worked on in session.
- Coach both recreational and squad gymnasts, adapting approach to lessons to suit general goals.
Choreographer
Caradon Youth Theatre
Liskeard, Cornwall
2025.02 - 2025.06
- Working in a team with the Director, musical director and set designer to ensure production goes smoothly.
- Adapting teaching styles and choreography for those with less dance experience.
- Organising 40+ children and young adults into a number on stage all together.
- Working with young adults and understanding how to how their attention and increasing their self confidence.
- Preparing before rehearsals to ensure that the limited rehearsal time was used effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Dance
London Studio Centre
North Finchley, Barnet 2021.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, History, Dance, Religious Studies, Drama, Food tech
South Dartmoor Community College
Ashburton, Devon 2014.09 - 2019.07
A-Levels - Physical Education (A), Dance (A), Biology (B)
South Dartmoor Community College
Ashburton, Devon 2019.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Time Management
- Organisation
- Resilience
- Patience
- Motivational
- Individual Goal Setting
- Knowledge of Anatomy and physiology
- Safeguarding knowledge
- First aid Trained
- Qualified Gymnastics Coach (British Gymnastics)
Certification
Level 1 Coach Qualification (British Gymnastics General Gymnastics)
Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification (RLSS UK)
Timeline
Choreographer
Caradon Youth Theatre
2025.02 - 2025.06
Gymnastics coach
Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy
2023.11 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Dance
London Studio Centre
2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Physical Education (A), Dance (A), Biology (B)
South Dartmoor Community College
2019.09 - 2021.07
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, History, Dance, Religious Studies, Drama, Food tech
South Dartmoor Community College
2014.09 - 2019.07