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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
11.2023 - 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
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • 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
09.2021 - 07.2024

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, History, Dance, Religious Studies, Drama, Food tech

South Dartmoor Community College
Ashburton, Devon
09.2014 - 07.2019

A-Levels - Physical Education (A), Dance (A), Biology (B)

South Dartmoor Community College
Ashburton, Devon
09.2019 - 07.2021

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
02.2025 - 06.2025

Gymnastics coach

Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy
11.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Dance

London Studio Centre
09.2021 - 07.2024

A-Levels - Physical Education (A), Dance (A), Biology (B)

South Dartmoor Community College
09.2019 - 07.2021

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, History, Dance, Religious Studies, Drama, Food tech

South Dartmoor Community College
09.2014 - 07.2019
Isobel Collings