Ajit Alister
Sunshine Coast,Australia
Summary
Secondary Teacher and Outdoor Educator. Skilled in Health and Physical Education, History/Geography, and Outdoor Environmental Studies. Committed to fostering student leadership, culture, and wellbeing through effective teaching pedagogy. Passionate about personal development, mentoring, and coaching. Enjoys embarking on multi-day hiking journeys, camping, participating in team sports, exploring philosophy, savoring coffee, and traveling. Thrives on engaging with youth and delivering impactful teaching and learning activities that enhance student experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Burpengary State Secondary College
07.2023 - Current
- Teaching areas: Health and Physical Education, Sport and Recreation, History/Geography, Wellbeing
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Head Coach
Education Queensland
03.2020 - Current
- Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Optimized athlete performance with consistent evaluation and adjustment of coaching techniques based on individual needs and overall team objectives.
Private Coach
Self-employeed
05.2024 - Current
- Provided ongoing support to athletes during competitions by offering strategic guidance, moral support, and reinforcement of key techniques.
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing tailored training programs based on individual goals and abilities.
- Designed sport-specific drills to address unique challenges faced by individual athletes within their chosen disciplines.
- Created customized nutrition plans for clients, supporting their overall health and fitness goals.
- Monitored athlete progress, adjusting training plans as needed to ensure continued growth and improvement.
Teacher
Barambah Environmental Education Centre
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Teaching areas: Health and Physical Education, Leadership & Wellbeing, Environmental Education, Histories and Culture
- Supported the development of strong leadership skills among students by guiding them through challenges that required teamwork, problem-solving, and personal growth.
- Facilitated multi-day expeditions for groups of students ranging from elementary school age through high school level participants.
- Supported students'' emotional growth by fostering a positive environment that encouraged open communication, self-reflection, and personal responsibility.
- Utilized experiential learning models to create memorable lessons that connected students with nature and instilled a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.
- Boosted student engagement through hands-on activities, such as wilderness survival skills, orienteering, and team building exercises.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed contingency plans to address potential hazards during outdoor activities, ensuring the safety of all participants.
Outdoor Education Instructor
Total Adventures
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained a safe environment for all participants by strictly enforcing safety guidelines during outdoor activities.
- Developed strong team dynamics among students through group challenges and team-building exercises.
- Strengthened leadership abilities among students through mentoring and role modeling of effective communication strategies.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Tanuga
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Led wilderness survival skills workshops, empowering campers with important life skills.
Youth Sports Instructor
The Aussie X
04.2010 - 06.2010
- Contributed to overall program growth by actively promoting youth sports offerings within the community and local schools.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage clients in coaching journey.
Youth Mentor
Connect Kids
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for open discussion, fostering strong relationships between mentors and mentees.
- Encouraged the exploration of personal interests by guiding youths in identifying their strengths and passions.
Service Technician
Fromm Packaging
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Consistently met project deadlines under pressure situations while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
Sales Assistant
Kathmandu
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and maintaining open communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Developed strong product knowledge to recommend suitable clothing options based on customers'' needs, preferences, and desired fit.
- Developed loyal customer base by providing excellent customer service.
- Assisted with visual merchandising efforts, creating cohesive and visually appealing displays that showcased current trends and inventory highlights.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Health And Physical Education
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD12.2022
Bachelor of Recreation & Outdoor Environments - Outdoor Education
University of The Sunshine Coast
12.2022
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment - Education
Blueprint
Online04.2024
Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrical Fitter
TAFE Queensland
Acacia Ridge, QLD02.2009
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Classroom Management
- Personable and friendly
- Building Relationships
- Lesson Planning
- Performance Analysis
- Goal Setting
- Growth Mindset
- Group and individual instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Meditation Techniques
- Breathing Exercises
Certification
- Certificate in Adventure Therapy for Complex Trauma
- Certificate in Somatic Embodiment and Regulation
- Wilderness First Aid
- Level 2 AFL Coach
- Community Coach Cricket - Level 1
- HLTAID003 First Aid-CPR
QCT Registration Number
937720
References
- Brendon Munge, Degree Coordinator @ University of the Sunshine Coast, 0429 145 491, bmunge@usc.edu.au
- Sue Gibson, Principal @ Barambah Environmental Education Centre, 0427 156 954, sgibs50@eq.edu.au
Volunteer Roles
- Mountain Creek Sharks, Head Coach, 2020-22, Present, Plan and organise training sessions, Facilitate group and individual activities, Instruct technical and tactical skills, Communicate effectively with parents and guardians, Communicate with umpires, opposition and match day officials, Maintain safe environment
- Connect Kids, Youth Mentor, 2021-22, Meet with client on a weekly basis, Organise recreation activities, Mentor provide safe environment for client
Timeline
Private Coach
Self-employeed
05.2024 - Current
Teacher
Burpengary State Secondary College
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Barambah Environmental Education Centre
01.2023 - 06.2023
Youth Mentor
Connect Kids
10.2021 - 01.2022
Outdoor Education Instructor
Total Adventures
10.2020 - 01.2022
Head Coach
Education Queensland
03.2020 - Current
Sales Assistant
Kathmandu
02.2019 - 02.2023
Service Technician
Fromm Packaging
11.2014 - 06.2018
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Tanuga
04.2011 - 07.2011
Youth Sports Instructor
The Aussie X
04.2010 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Education - Health And Physical Education
University of The Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Recreation & Outdoor Environments - Outdoor Education
University of The Sunshine Coast
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment - Education
Blueprint
Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrical Fitter
TAFE Queensland
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