Trixie Nicholson
Beaminster,Dorset
Summary
Being fortunate enough to have trained at one of the top sports schools in the country, I have acquired the skills to teach a variety of sports, ages and abilities. I am a hard-working, enthusiastic and organised Loughborough psychology graduate looking to inspire children through sport and provide them with the confidence to lead physically active lifestyles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
PE PGCE Trainee Teacher
Millfield Prep School
Glastonbury, Somerset
09.2023 - Current
- Planned and taught a range of topics in PE lessons to a variety of age groups and abilities.
- Gained feedback through lesson observations from experienced colleagues.
- Enhanced my desire to teach PE and constantly challenge myself to differentiate so that all can achieve success.
- Continuously self-improved throughout the year, learning from expert colleagues, CPD opportunities and supported reading.
- Balanced my university studies alongside teaching duties.
- Coached and umpired fixtures against other schools ensuring that pupils represent the school well.
- Created a fun a homely atmosphere within the boarding community at Millfield Prep.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Sunshine Special Developmental School
Sunshine , Melbourne, Australia
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADHD, ASD and speech and language difficulties.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, and contributed to their recommended action plans.
- Assisted with PE lessons within school, learning how to adapt activities to cater for individual needs.
Hockey Coach
Footscray Hockey Club
Melbourne, Australia
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Weekly training sessions for my U12 team, developing their technical and tactical knowledge throughout the season.
- Umpired and managed fixtures for the team each week.
Graduate Sports Assistant
Perrott Hill School
Crewkerne, Somerset
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted and led games time activities including hockey, netball, rugby, football, swimming, cricket and tennis.
- Developed a passion for teaching PE through team/supported teaching of curriculum PE to aged 3-13.
- Learnt the importance of working well with staff to create a positive school environment.
- Maintained sports equipment and facilities to create safe, functional environment.
- Created positive relationships with parents to work together to support their child.
Warehouse worker
Kettlewell Colours
Chard, Somerset
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Picked and despatched high-volume orders accurately.
- Worked effectively within a tight knit team.
Hockey Coach
Yeovil & Sherborne Hockey Club
Yeovil, Somerset
08.2018 - 08.2018
- Led practices for age ranges 5-14
- Liaised with parents about child's progress
- Running mini tournaments
Education
PGCE with QTS - PE
University of Buckingham
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 08/2023 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loughborough University
Loughborough 09/2019 - 07/2022
A-Levels - Psychology, PE, Business Studies
Blundell's School
Tiverton, Devon 09/2017 - 08/2019
GCSEs - 9 GCSE's including Maths and English
Blundell's School
Tiverton, Devon 09/2015 - 08/2017
Level 3 Diploma - Athletic Academy of Sporting Excellence (AASE)
Loughborough College
Loughborough 02/2018 - 05/2019
Skills
- Premier league hockey for Loughborough and Exeter University
- Footscray Hockey Club (Melbourne) premier league
- English Schools Track and Field Finals (javelin)
- Rosslyn Park rugby 7s runners up
- County badminton
- School prefect/monitor
Qualifications
- LTA level 1 tennis coach
- Level 1 gymnastics coaching award
Volunteering and Placements
School Games - Loughborough University
- Volunteering at a large youth sports event working across numerous sports
Mountjoy SEND School - Beaminster
- Completed a placement at this SEND school to observe their PE provisions
Crispin School
- Placement completed as part of my PGCE qualification
- A large state secondary school providing me with contrast
Timeline
PE PGCE Trainee Teacher
Millfield Prep School
09.2023 - Current
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Sunshine Special Developmental School
03.2023 - 08.2023
Hockey Coach
Footscray Hockey Club
03.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Sports Assistant
Perrott Hill School
09.2022 - 01.2023
Warehouse worker
Kettlewell Colours
03.2020 - 08.2020
Hockey Coach
Yeovil & Sherborne Hockey Club
08.2018 - 08.2018
PGCE with QTS - PE
University of Buckingham
08/2023 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loughborough University
09/2019 - 07/2022
A-Levels - Psychology, PE, Business Studies
Blundell's School
09/2017 - 08/2019
GCSEs - 9 GCSE's including Maths and English
Blundell's School
09/2015 - 08/2017
Level 3 Diploma - Athletic Academy of Sporting Excellence (AASE)
Loughborough College
02/2018 - 05/2019
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