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Mark Ripley

Torquay,Devon

Summary

Experienced sailing coach and qualified teacher with a strong background in sports instruction and education. Demonstrates expertise in adapting teaching strategies to diverse needs, fostering both academic and athletic growth. Notable achievements include training athletes to national and international sailing goals and earning the title of Youth World Champion in sailing. Holds multiple RYA certifications, including Race Coach Level 3, Dinghy Instructor, and Safety Boat qualifications, alongside Qualified Teacher Status. Committed to continuous professional development and delivering excellence in both educational and sporting environments. Dynamic Sailing Coach with strengths in developing tailored training programmes for diverse skill levels. Achieved national and international success for dedicated athletes through targeted performance assessments. Cultivates a safe and engaging learning environment, fostering teamwork and collaboration among peers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sailing Coach

ITCA, RYA & RS
, England
06.2021 - Current
  • Coached athletes in various training techniques to achieve national and international goals.
  • Assessed strengths and weaknesses of athletes performances and identified areas for further development.
  • Worked continuously with a range of abilities and ages, adapting lesson plans, safety and training to suit all needs.
  • Continuously working in new environments with new colleagues, requiring management and safety from a leadership perspective.

Student Teacher

Awbridge Primary School & Stoke Park Infant School
, Hampshire
09.2023 - 06.2026
  • Taught whole classes and supported learning across both KS1 and KS2, adapting teaching strategies and skills to support diverse student needs.
  • Developed increasingly extensive experience in managing whole classes, with planning and delivering lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
  • Monitored student progress through continuous assessment, adapting teaching methods to meet individual learning goals.

Watersports Instructor

SeaSports South West
Teignmouth, Devon
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided one-to-one sessions for learners requiring additional support, tailoring approaches to individual needs.
  • Collaborated with other instructors to share best practices and continuously improve teaching techniques.
  • Kept supplies, equipment and facilities in good order for team use.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS

University of Winchester
Winchester
01-2026

A-Levels - History, Business and Mathematics

Torquay Boys Grammar School
Torquay
01-2023

GCSEs - 9 GCSE's to a 4 or higher

Torquay Boys Grammar School
Torquay
01-2021

Skills

  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • School Based Research
  • Youth World Champion (Sailing)
  • RYA Race Coach Level 3
  • RYA Dinghy Instructor
  • RYA Safe and Fun
  • RYA Coach Clean
  • RYA First Aid
  • RYA VHF (short range)
  • RYA Safety Boat

Timeline

Student Teacher

Awbridge Primary School & Stoke Park Infant School
09.2023 - 06.2026

Sailing Coach

ITCA, RYA & RS
06.2021 - Current

Watersports Instructor

SeaSports South West
06.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS

University of Winchester

A-Levels - History, Business and Mathematics

Torquay Boys Grammar School

GCSEs - 9 GCSE's to a 4 or higher

Torquay Boys Grammar School
Mark Ripley