Curriculum Vitae

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TEACHER CERTIFICATION

September 2020 – June 2021

Moreland University, Washington D.C.

Will be certified in Middle School Math with endorsements in Physical Education and Art

Course included:

Planning instruction, differentiating content and adjusting for various levels of learner development
Incorporating 21st century skills, and student centred learning
Curriculum mapping, unpacking standards and creating lesson plans
Classroom management, norms and procedures
Data driven instruction
Leadership projects, community building and interdisciplinary studies.

TEFL TRAINING

September 2019 – May 2020

Level 5 TEFL Certificate - The TEFL Academy, UK 168 Hours, 20 hours in person instruction. Course included:

Creating lessons and teaching materials for a range of levels from Elementary to Advanced
Teaching speaking, listening, reading and writing
Material & resource creation, utilising the internet
Needs analysis and teaching in different situations
Classroom management and teaching techniques
Language analysis – vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation

EDUCATION AND COURSES

2020 - June 2021

Teacher Preparation Certificate Program

Moreland University, Washington D.C, U.S.A.

2019 - 2020

Level 5 TEFL Certificate

The TEFL Academy, UK.

2007 - 2010

B.A. in Art with Distinction

University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara CA, U.S.A.

2006 - 2008

High School Art Classes in Painting, Drawing, Costume Design, Poster Design and Printmaking

Art Centre College of Design. Pasadena, CA, U.S.A

2003 - 2007

‘AP’ College Classes: Calculus, History, Art, Comp Sci, English. Honours student with 4.3 G.P.A.

Westlake High School, Westlake CA, U.S.A.

RELEVANT EXPERINCE

With over 9 years of experience teaching and coaching fencing in middle schools, high schools as well as at the collegiate level, I have many years of experience working with kids and adults of all ages. My management and head coaching experiences have helped hone my training and communication skills while also implementing administrative tasks. Currently, I am working towards full teacher certification through the Washington D.C. certification pathway in U.S and will complete this program in June 2021. I also work as a general manager and fencing coach for one of the largest fencing clubs in America, so my management, organisation and teaching skills make me an excellent candidate for teaching positions. Additionally, my background is in art so I enjoy incorporating my creativity into teaching to make my lessons engaging and full of energy.

EMPLOYMENT

General Manager / Fencing Instructor – Tim Morehouse Fencing Club New York, NY

February 2020 – present

Interviewed, trained and managed office staff. Coordinated coaches, clients and scheduling
Taught fencing classes in group settings and individual lessons
Maintaining positive relationships with existing customers
Helped implement remote learning classes and trained coaches in best practices
Managed staff schedules, meetings and training

Fencing Instructor / Outreach Coordinator – Boston Fencing Club, Boston MA

August 2017 – February 2020

Taught fencing classes in club, middle school, high school, and outreach programs; worked with students from 5 years old up to 70 years old of varying abilities
Started a wheelchair program for para athletes and adaptive fencers
Set up outreach programs to serve the surrounding community
Communicated with students, adults and staff about classes and lessons, ran own satellite program for the club

Head Fencing Coach – Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, MA

August 2019 – March 2020

Lead high school fencing team, taught sport of fencing to high school students, represented school in high school league meetings
Communicate with administration, students and parents to arrange bus schedules, high school meets and volunteer work
Monitored students academic eligibility and attendance

Artist – Freelance

September 2010 – present

Use materials such as pen and ink, watercolours, printmaking and digital mediums to create fine art
Started art e-commerce site, sold prints and t-shirt designs

Fencing Instructor – SAS in Seattle WA; DVFC in Philadelphia PA

September 2012 – August 2017

Plan, organise and conduct practice sessions. Develop skills, improve physical condition and prepare athletes for competition
Build individual lesson plans, design group class curriculum

National and International Fencing Referee – USFA and FIE Fédération Internationale d’Escrime

2014 – present

Referee Fencing world cup competitions, representing team USA
Referee North American Cup competitions and national championships

HOBBIES / INTERESTS

I have travelled to many countries to referee fencing world cups, and greatly enjoy the experience of travelling and seeing different cultures. I love studying languages and can speak Spanish, Japanese and a little Mandarin. Art is my other passion, I love to draw -- particularly in pen and ink utilising ink washes. I am also an avid fitness fanatic and train every day. I love to fence, cycle, run, practice tai chi, and slackline.