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Dedicated educator seeking a position as a physical education teacher/Sports coach. Maintains a passion for promoting and instilling the importance of lifelong learning, health and fitness.

 

Serves as a role model through extensive participation in fitness activities and coaching of competitive and noncompetitive activities with a focus on team sportsmanship, physical strength, endurance, and flexibility.

 

Energetic, organized, positive and self-motivated with the ability to adapt quickly to challenges and to help and support colleagues to achieve the expected goals.

Languages

English (Fluent)

Portuguese (Fluent)

Spanish (Fluent)

French (Intermediate)

Work​
experience​

 

Lower Elementary Physical Education Teacher (G1-3), April 2016-current, Tokyo West International School, Tokyo, Japan.

  • Designing and establishing a lower elementary curriculum geared to specific age groups and ability levels.

  • Planning and conducting lessons suitable for each class according to their appropriate motor development.

  • Maintaining order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized learning environment.

  • Communicating and coordinating instruction with other staff relative to student learning.

  • Developing formative and summative tests and altering instruction to meet group and individual needs.

  • Coaching Basketball after school lessons for students aged between 7-9 years old.

ESF Shatin College: Volleyball Coach, August 2015- current, ESF Shatin College, Hong Kong.

 

  • Planned and supervised all practice sessions.

  • Gave appropriate guidelines and strategies to the players so as improve their playing techniques and the game plan.

  • Developed the characteristics of team spirit, honesty, fairness and sportsmanship among the players.

English School Foundation Educational Services: Swimming teacher, August 2015- current, Shatin College / Renaissance college, Hong Kong.

 

  • Planned and delivered lessons appropriated to the level of the students.

  • Identified students’ abilities and encouraged them to reach their full potential.

  • Regularly assessed each student’s ability and progress; providing explanations and demonstrations of swimming techniques.

  • Worked as PE teacher for a swimming unit block with ESF Bradbury School; and also coaching ESF Sharks Squad.

Hong Kong Academy: Secondary PE teacher (teacher trainee), September 2014 – May 2015, Hong Kong Academy, Hong Kong.

 

  • Developed content specific lessons and developmental appropriate activities that support the diverse group of learners  

  • Established and maintained standards of students behavior needed to provide an orderly environment in the physical education areas.  

  • Evaluated student’s growth in theoretical knowledge and practical physical skills.  

  • Utilized differentiated instruction methods and strategies to enhance learning process.

  • Demonstrated and explained basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms and fundamentals of body movement. (Aussie Rules; movement composition; ultimate Frisbee; soccer; swimming; athletics, volleyball, flag football and invasion games)

  • Worked cooperatively with students to plan a balanced physical education program.

  • Coached the school's U14 Boys basketball team and the U20 Boys volleyball team.

English School Foundation Educational Services: Swimming teacher, September 2013- June 2014 ESL, Hong Kong.

 

  • Planned and delivered lessons appropriated to the level of the students.

  • Identified students’ abilities and encouraged them to reach their full potential.

  • Regularly assessed each student’s ability and progress; providing explanations and demonstrations of swimming techniques.

English School Foundation Educational Services:  Football Coach / Sports Coach, May 2013- June 2014 ESL, Hong Kong.

 

  • Planned and delivered lessons based on the ESL football program.

  • Conducted lessons for kindergartens, beginners and girls football ensuring progressive athlete development and safety.

  • Monitored and evaluated athletes’ performance and progression and provided appropriate feedback to parents, schools and head coach football.

Physical Education Educational Assistant (P.E Department) April 2013- June 2014, Bradbury School, Hong Kong.
 

  • Assisted the class teacher with the gym disposition for all Specialist PE classes (Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, Rugby, Rounders, Cricket, Netball and Swimming).

  • Helped maintaining neat and orderly the classroom.

  • Conducted instructional exercises assigned by the class teacher, working with individual students or small groups.

Junior Volleyball Assistant Coach, 2003-2004; Sport Lisboa e Benfica; Lisbon.

 

  • Assisted the coach during the training explanations and gave appropriate feedback to the athletes.

  • Supervised all physical conditioning sessions, including warm-ups and cool-downs.

  • Responsible for handling questions and concerns from parents.

  • Collected and interpreted data for statistics purpose.

Assistant Physical Education teacher (University internship), 2003-2004; Marquês de Pombal Secondary School, Lisbon,

 

  • Assisted the main teacher with the preparation and implementations of lesson plans for students of two classrooms, based on assessment needs and in accordance to the PE curriculum system.

  • Developped lesson plans that included Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis, Gymnastics and Track and Field.

  • Assisted the main teacher with the teaching and group supervision tasks.

  • Created and implemented two unit plans in one class during the academic year. (Basketball/Flag Football).

 

Education
  • University of Sunderland, United Kingdom; PGCE- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PE secondary), 2014/2015

 

Modules include:  Theory of Teaching 1(Teaching and Learning, Classroom Management, Assessment and Recording); Practice of Teaching 1 (Primary section); Theory of Teaching 2 (Students and Their Needs, Assessment in Education, Continuity and Progression, Equal Opportunities, The Wider Role of the Teacher); Practice of Teaching 2 (Secondary section), Development of Learning (A case study) and Individual Study in Education.

 

  • Institute Jean Piaget, Almada, Portugal; Bachelor of Human Movement (Major in Sports Sciences and Physical Education), 2004/2008

 

Modules include: theory courses such as: Exercise Physiology, Strength Training, Coaching Principles, Health Education, Physical Growth and Motor Development, Teaching Foundations, Sports Psychology, Biomechanics, Human Anatomy and Physiology. And covered sports and practical courses such as: Racquet sports (Badminton, Tennis, and Table Tennis), Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Football, Track and Field, Water Activities(Swimming, Water Fitness and Mini-Polo), Field Hockey, Rugby, Handball, Judo, Dance, Gymnastics, Sports Recreation, Alternative Sports and Teaching Practice.

 

Skills gained from the degree:

  1. In-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of Sports and Physical Education

  2. Investigative projects of international studies on Sports and Physical Exercise

  3. Applied teaching principles and theories into my work base learning

  4. Teaching, researching, communication and motivation

Certifications
  • Assessment in Elementary Physical Education, S&S WORLDWIDE ONLINE LEARNING, Tokyo, Japan, 2016

  • Swimming Competitive Strokes Teacher Certificate, ASCTA ACCREDITATION, Hong Kong, 2016

  • Netball Foundation Coaching Course, HONG KONG NETBALL ASSOCIATION, Hong Kong 2014

  • Making the PYP happen certificate, THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE, Hong Kong Academy, Hong Kong 2014

  • Standard First Aid Course, RED CROSS, Hong Kong 2013

  • Swim Australia Teacher Certification , ASCTA ACCREDITATION , Hong Kong , 2013

  • International Rugby Board Level 1 Coaching Certificate , HONG KONG RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION, Hong Kong, 2013

  • UK-ASA Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics (Swimming), AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION/ESF, Hong Kong, 2013

  • Junior Football Coaching Course, ESF (Hong Kong Football Association), Hong Kong, 2013

  • Fundamental gymnastics teaching certification (Physical Literacy), NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS, Lisbon, Portugal, 2010

  • Volleyball level 1 coaching certificate, LISBON VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION, Portugal, 2006

  • 3rd Theoretical/Practical Sports Rehabilitation course, Coimbra, Portugal, 2002

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