Mollie Godfrey

Karate instructor

Hicks Family Martial Arts

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

01.2017 - Current

Coordinated with other instructors to ensure consistent teaching methods.
Devised warm-up and stretch routines to minimise risk of injuries.
Instructed students in karate, fostering discipline and respect.
Developed teaching strategies and lesson plans to achieve class goals
Implemented health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe training environment and utilising First Aid training where required.
Ensured cleanliness of training area after every session.
Conducted belt grading exams to assess advancement readiness and ensured high standards are adhered to
Strengthened student confidence by highlighting their improvements regularly and awarding Class Stars. Also kept youngers students motivated by using stickers and reward charts relevant to both their martial arts progress and personal development
Trained students for competitive events, achieving high standards of excellence. Our team are very successful across the UK competition circuit, with some members achieving multiple British, European and World Championship titles
Followed non-discriminatory practices, serving students of all backgrounds and ability levels. Developed lots of experience helping students with additional needs and learning difficulties, having to think on my feet to adapt my teaching style for maximum effect
Managed administrative tasks including setting new students up in the system, ordering new stock and equipment, and updating progress reports following gradings
Demonstrated outstanding customer service whilst working in the clubs coffee & equipment/uniform shop, recording transactions accurately on the till and taking payments