MATTHEW KNIGHT
Ashford,Middx
Summary
Energetic and dedicated individual with strong background in coaching and mentoring students, combined with excellent communication and leadership abilities. Possesses valuable skills in team collaboration and curriculum planning. Aims to inspire students to achieve their full potential through engaging and inclusive physical education programs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PE teacher
St Paul's CofE School
Addlestone, Surrey
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Developed an engaging curriculum for PE lessons, improving overall student participation.
- Managed resources effectively within given budget constraints; ensured adequate equipment availability at all times.
- Delivered interactive and fun-filled sessions to foster a love for physical activities amongst students.
- Planned fun, effective physical education lessons to enhance learning experience.
- Fostered a positive environment through fair play principles; promoted good behaviour amongst students.
- Implemented safety guidelines during physical activities, minimising the risk of injuries.
- Organised inter-school sports competitions to encourage competitive spirit among students.
- Set-up gym, prepared balls and sports requirements for PE class.
- Ensured cleanliness and maintenance of sports equipment for optimal usage by students.
- Conducted regular training sessions for school sports teams; achieved victories at local level tournaments.
- Accompanied students and teams to sporting events to provide moral support.
Learning support assistant
St Paul CofE Primary School
Addlestone, Surrey
10.2018 - 12.2023
- Supported children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
- Improved student engagement by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
- Assisted struggling pupils during class hours, leading to improved grades over time.
- Liaised with parents at parent-teacher meetings, communicated effectively about pupil progress.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Helped organise after-school clubs, enriching extracurricular offering of the school.
- Aided in the delivery of lessons, ensuring comprehensive understanding.
- Assisted in creating lesson materials, improving educational effectiveness.
- Accompanied school trips, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all pupils involved.
- Communicated with parents and caregivers to report on student progress and challenges.
- Offered calm and focused conflict-resolution, defusing problematic behaviour with compassion and emotional intelligence.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
Summer Camps & Care Home Activities
Knight's Camps
Ashford, Surrey
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Oversaw camper registration and enrolment, implementing online registration systems to streamline processes.
- Organised fun, educational activities to stimulate learning and creativity.
- Trained new staff members on camp policies and procedures for uniformity.
- Coordinated daily camp operations, guaranteeing seamless activities and positive experience for campers.
- Executed engaging, theme-based camp programs to increase participant satisfaction.
- Performed regular equipment checks, assured safety standards were upheld.
- Supervised and coached staff to deliver high-quality child care provisions.
- Facilitated social activities for improved mental stimulation in various care homes in the Surrey area.
Piano teacher
Home Based
Ashford, Surrey
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Piano teacher – individual, weekly to 6 children
- Prepared students for various music exams, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
- Created a comfortable learning environment with patience and understanding.
- Achieved 100% pass ratings on students taking piano ABRSM exams through focused, dedicated teaching.
Cricket Coach
Ashford Cricket Club
Ashford, Surrey
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Regularly help to coach U12 and U13 cricket teams at Ashford Cricket Club; umpire; scorer
- Regularly updated knowledge of modern coaching methodologies, reflecting positively on coaching practices applied during camps.
- Conducted video analysis sessions, aiding in tactical planning for upcoming matches.
- Provided feedback to individual players with the aim of improving their performance.
- Fostered a sense of teamwork and camaraderie amongst players through regular team building exercises.
- Implemented innovative bowling drills to augment player's wicket-taking abilities.
- Maintained player fitness levels with appropriate physical conditioning drills.
- Introduced fielding exercise routines, enhancing team's catching and throwing efficiency on the pitch.
- Enhanced players' understanding of cricket fundamentals by conducting structured training sessions.
Education
ECB Core Coaching Course, Level 2 - Sports Coaching
ECB
Surrey County Cricket 06.2022 - 07.2022
BTEC Level 3 Music, BTEC Level 3 IT - Music and Information Technology
Strodes College
Egham, Surrey 09.2016 - 06.2018
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, Geography, Music, Catering
Matthew Arnold Secondary School
Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey 09.2011 - 07.2016
Skills
- Cricket coaching certificate
- Cricket coaching
- Cricket instruction
- Football training
- Football teaching
- Sportsmanship encouragement
- Physical fitness knowledge
- Coaching competence
- Classroom management proficiency
- Sports day coordinating
- Gymnastics
- Sports Day and field trip planning
Affiliations
- Playing for my local Cricket Club, Saturday 3rd Team Captain and Sunday 1st Team Captain
- Playing the local sports club Pool Team
- Playing for the local sports club Hockey Team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PE teacher
St Paul's CofE School
12.2023 - 04.2025
Summer Camps & Care Home Activities
Knight's Camps
07.2023 - 03.2025
Cricket Coach
Ashford Cricket Club
07.2022 - 09.2024
ECB Core Coaching Course, Level 2 - Sports Coaching
ECB
06.2022 - 07.2022
Learning support assistant
St Paul CofE Primary School
10.2018 - 12.2023
BTEC Level 3 Music, BTEC Level 3 IT - Music and Information Technology
Strodes College
09.2016 - 06.2018
Piano teacher
Home Based
07.2016 - 07.2018
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, Geography, Music, Catering
Matthew Arnold Secondary School
09.2011 - 07.2016
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