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Salvador Esteves Vaz

London,Croydon

Summary

  • Since I was 14 years old, I've been involved in sports at first as a football player where I played for 3 - 4 years, secondly as a football coach in one of my internship planning training lessons, delivering training lessons, supporting the head coach, thirdly as a fitness coach in my second internship, delivering groups classes, 1-1 classes and supporting gym floor.
  • Motivated recent graduate committed to career in teaching. Dedicated to supporting positive, productive classroom environments that enhance student learning. Offers strong interpersonal and communication skills to quickly build rapport with students, teaching staff and parents.
  • Knowledgeable and resourceful teaching professional with experience in tutoring students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts. Approachable and friendly communicator committed to boosting student academic achievements. Uses engaging learning materials to enhance learning experiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teaching assistant

E-ACT
London, Lambeth
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
  • Distributed learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
  • Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
  • Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
  • Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
  • Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
  • Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
  • Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
  • Taught students important learning, study and behaviour management skills for academic success.
  • Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.

Personal trainer

The Gym Group
London
04.2022 - Current
  • Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
  • Increased client retention by implementing successful, person-centred fitness strategies.
  • Assessed client needs and current fitness levels to devise tailored strength and weight loss plans.
  • Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness classes and regimens.
  • Regularly created innovative and exciting challenges to maximise client retention, motivation and engagement.
  • Used Instagram and Facebook effectively to grow client engagement and recommendations.
  • Properly educated clients to improve attainment of individualised wellness objectives.
  • Built clients confidence and ability through unrelenting motivation and dedication.
  • Devised specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients to practise proper form, posture and technique.
  • Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
  • Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.

Personal trainer

Winjoy Health Club
Fogueteiro, Seixal
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
  • Increased client retention by implementing successful, person-centred fitness strategies.
  • Assessed client needs and current fitness levels to devise tailored strength and weight loss plans.
  • Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness classes and regimens.
  • Regularly created innovative and exciting challenges to maximise client retention, motivation and engagement.
  • Devised specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Developed new or modified existing routines to avoid injuries.
  • Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
  • Modelled ideal techniques and movements to help understanding.
  • Explained exercises clearly to help clients move safely with maximum effort and results.
  • Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
  • Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
  • Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
  • Communicated and enforced safety procedures.

Education

NVQ Level 4 - Sports Management Support Technician

Cacilhas Tejo Secondary School
Almada, Portugal
09.2012 - 07.2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Physical Education and Sports

I.S.E.I.T - Institute Piaget Almada
Almada, Portugal
09.2018 - 07.2021

Skills

  • Sports Mentoring students
  • Stress management
  • Social development
  • Behaviour modelling
  • Classroom support
  • Student development
  • Pastoral support
  • Student supervision
  • SEN proficiency
  • Student engagement
  • Academic support

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate

Software

Microsoft

Sims

Class chart

Certification

  • Child Protection in Education
  • Fire Safety in Education
  • Health & Safety in Education
  • Online Safety
  • Inclusive Practice
  • ADHD Awareness
  • Equality and Diversity
  • First Aids
  • Firts Aids in Football
  • SIA Door Supervisor

Timeline

Teaching assistant

E-ACT
01.2023 - Current

Personal trainer

The Gym Group
04.2022 - Current

Personal trainer

Winjoy Health Club
01.2021 - 10.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Physical Education and Sports

I.S.E.I.T - Institute Piaget Almada
09.2018 - 07.2021

NVQ Level 4 - Sports Management Support Technician

Cacilhas Tejo Secondary School
09.2012 - 07.2015
Salvador Esteves Vaz