
Curriculum Vitae
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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​
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Lower Elementary Physical Education Teacher (G1-3), April 2016-current, Tokyo West International School, Tokyo, Japan.
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Designing and establishing a lower elementary curriculum geared to specific age groups and ability levels.
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Planning and conducting lessons suitable for each class according to their appropriate motor development.
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Maintaining order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized learning environment.
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Communicating and coordinating instruction with other staff relative to student learning.
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Developing formative and summative tests and altering instruction to meet group and individual needs.
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Coaching Basketball after school lessons for students aged between 7-9 years old.
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ESF Shatin College: Volleyball Coach, August 2015- current, ESF Shatin College, Hong Kong.
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Planned and supervised all practice sessions.
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Gave appropriate guidelines and strategies to the players so as improve their playing techniques and the game plan.
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Developed the characteristics of team spirit, honesty, fairness and sportsmanship among the players.
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English School Foundation Educational Services: Swimming teacher, August 2015- current, Shatin College / Renaissance college, Hong Kong.
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Planned and delivered lessons appropriated to the level of the students.
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Identified students’ abilities and encouraged them to reach their full potential.
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Regularly assessed each student’s ability and progress; providing explanations and demonstrations of swimming techniques.
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Worked as PE teacher for a swimming unit block with ESF Bradbury School; and also coaching ESF Sharks Squad.
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Hong Kong Academy: Secondary PE teacher (teacher trainee), September 2014 – May 2015, Hong Kong Academy, Hong Kong.
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Developed content specific lessons and developmental appropriate activities that support the diverse group of learners
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Established and maintained standards of students behavior needed to provide an orderly environment in the physical education areas.
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Evaluated student’s growth in theoretical knowledge and practical physical skills.
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Utilized differentiated instruction methods and strategies to enhance learning process.
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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)
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Worked cooperatively with students to plan a balanced physical education program.
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Coached the school's U14 Boys basketball team and the U20 Boys volleyball team.
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English School Foundation Educational Services: Swimming teacher, September 2013- June 2014 ESL, Hong Kong.
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Planned and delivered lessons appropriated to the level of the students.
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Identified students’ abilities and encouraged them to reach their full potential.
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Regularly assessed each student’s ability and progress; providing explanations and demonstrations of swimming techniques.
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English School Foundation Educational Services: Football Coach / Sports Coach, May 2013- June 2014 ESL, Hong Kong.
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Planned and delivered lessons based on the ESL football program.
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Conducted lessons for kindergartens, beginners and girls football ensuring progressive athlete development and safety.
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Monitored and evaluated athletes’ performance and progression and provided appropriate feedback to parents, schools and head coach football.
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Physical Education Educational Assistant (P.E Department) April 2013- June 2014, Bradbury School, Hong Kong.
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Assisted the class teacher with the gym disposition for all Specialist PE classes (Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, Rugby, Rounders, Cricket, Netball and Swimming).
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Helped maintaining neat and orderly the classroom.
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Conducted instructional exercises assigned by the class teacher, working with individual students or small groups.
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Junior Volleyball Assistant Coach, 2003-2004; Sport Lisboa e Benfica; Lisbon.
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Assisted the coach during the training explanations and gave appropriate feedback to the athletes.
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Supervised all physical conditioning sessions, including warm-ups and cool-downs.
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Responsible for handling questions and concerns from parents.
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Collected and interpreted data for statistics purpose.
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Assistant Physical Education teacher (University internship), 2003-2004; Marquês de Pombal Secondary School, Lisbon,
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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.
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Developped lesson plans that included Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis, Gymnastics and Track and Field.
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Assisted the main teacher with the teaching and group supervision tasks.
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Created and implemented two unit plans in one class during the academic year. (Basketball/Flag Football).
Education
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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.
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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:
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In-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of Sports and Physical Education
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Investigative projects of international studies on Sports and Physical Exercise
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Applied teaching principles and theories into my work base learning
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Teaching, researching, communication and motivation
Certifications
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Assessment in Elementary Physical Education, S&S WORLDWIDE ONLINE LEARNING, Tokyo, Japan, 2016
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Swimming Competitive Strokes Teacher Certificate, ASCTA ACCREDITATION, Hong Kong, 2016
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Netball Foundation Coaching Course, HONG KONG NETBALL ASSOCIATION, Hong Kong 2014
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Making the PYP happen certificate, THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE, Hong Kong Academy, Hong Kong 2014
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Standard First Aid Course, RED CROSS, Hong Kong 2013
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Swim Australia Teacher Certification , ASCTA ACCREDITATION , Hong Kong , 2013
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International Rugby Board Level 1 Coaching Certificate , HONG KONG RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION, Hong Kong, 2013
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UK-ASA Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics (Swimming), AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION/ESF, Hong Kong, 2013
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Junior Football Coaching Course, ESF (Hong Kong Football Association), Hong Kong, 2013
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Fundamental gymnastics teaching certification (Physical Literacy), NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS, Lisbon, Portugal, 2010
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Volleyball level 1 coaching certificate, LISBON VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION, Portugal, 2006
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3rd Theoretical/Practical Sports Rehabilitation course, Coimbra, Portugal, 2002