Jonathan David Adams
London
Summary
Dedicated individual with caring nature and strong communication skills.
Capable individual with team leadership and activity co-ordination experience.
Background in supporting learning in challenging and pressured environment. Changing careers after 12 years in the police to pursue a career as a Primary School Teacher. Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant and Sports Co-Ordinator for a Primary School in Henley-on-Thames. Also extensive experience coaching multiple sports to children after competing to international level in rugby and rowing.
Looking forward to making meaningful difference as a Teaching Assistant at XXXXXXX
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4021
4021
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Police Sergeant
Metropolitan Police Service
London
05.2014 - Current
Sergeant Local Investigations 2025
Worked in pressurised environment supervising a large volume of investigations and reviewing evidence of those in custody for a decision.
Sergeant Emergency Response 2023 - 2025
Making decisions in high stress situations, handling these calmly and managed conflict resolution.
Sergeant Operations Room 2021 - 2023
Reviewing live incidents and liaising with partner agencies as well as Senior Leaders.
Sergeant Safer Neighbourhoods 2019 - 2021
Established community partnerships, and led successful operations to tackle ward priorities.
Police Constable 2014 - 2019
Worked as a ward and response officer, fostering trust in communities by maintaining high ethical standards.
Head Rugby Coach
Southwark Rugby
London
07.2017 - 05.2020
Dramatically improved the performance of the team, from third-bottom in 2018 to league winners in 2020, through skill improvement and implementing clear strategies.
Head Rowing Coach
Queen Anne's School
Caversham, Reading
09.2010 - 06.2013
Built confidence of rowers who were mainly new to the sport, through individual praise and motivational coaching techniques.
Summer Camps Outdoor Learning Lead
Raw Adventure Super Camps
06.2011 - 08.2011
Delivered engaging bushcraft style training weeks for groups of children aged 7-12.
Teaching Assistant
Sacred Heart Primary School
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
01.2010 - 06.2011
Assisted in classroom activities, as well as providing additional support to students with SEN. Supported the teacher with behavioural management, promoting a positive learning environment. Sports Coordinator and Physical Education lead. Worked with KS1 and KS2.
Sports Coach
The Glasgow Academy
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2005 - 06.2007
Delivered Rugby, Hockey, Cricket and Athletics training to Primary School Pupils.
Camp Counsellor and Sailing Coach
Camp Letts
Annapolis, Maryland USA
06.2006 - 08.2006
Facilitated outdoor adventures for 5 - 12 year olds at this residential summer camp.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Reading
ReadingCertificate of Higher Education - Real Estate Management
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh 09.2006 - 05.2007
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
The Glasgow Academy
Glasgow, Glasgow CitySkills
- Problem solver
- Behavioural intervention techniques
- Strong empathy
- Patience and resilience
- Conflict Resolution
- Developing children's confidence
Professional Sporting Achievements
GB Rowing Sculling Squad 2008-2010
Selected through talent ID scheme World Class Start to train and compete as part of the GB rowing team.
Scottish Rowing Sculling Squad 2009
Scottish National Championships winner, Scottish Indoor Rowing Champion 2009 and represented Scotland at the Home International Regatta.
Scotland U18A Rugby Squad 2005
Glasgow District Rugby Squad U18, U17 and U16 2003-2005
Qualifications
UKCC Level 2 Rugby Coach
UKCC Level 2 Rowing Coach
British Weight Lifting Level 1 Coach
US Sailing Level 1 Instructor
RFU England Rugby Referee Award
Emergency Life Support (Advanced First Aid)
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence
Timeline
Head Rugby Coach
Southwark Rugby
07.2017 - 05.2020
Police Sergeant
Metropolitan Police Service
05.2014 - Current
Summer Camps Outdoor Learning Lead
Raw Adventure Super Camps
06.2011 - 08.2011
Head Rowing Coach
Queen Anne's School
09.2010 - 06.2013
Teaching Assistant
Sacred Heart Primary School
01.2010 - 06.2011
Certificate of Higher Education - Real Estate Management
Heriot-Watt University
09.2006 - 05.2007
Camp Counsellor and Sailing Coach
Camp Letts
06.2006 - 08.2006
Sports Coach
The Glasgow Academy
08.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Reading
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
The Glasgow Academy
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