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CHRISTIAN VRTKOVSKI

Merrylands West

Summary

I am a second-year Bachelor of Economics student at Macquarie University, seeking internship opportunities in Economics, Finance, Banking, Investment, or Data Analytics. Alongside my studies, I work as a High School Teacher’s Aide and officiate as a football referee at the elite youth level in New South Wales. These roles have strengthened my resilience, confidence, decision-making, integrity, and communication skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher's Aide

St Paul's Catholic College
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisting teachers during class time by providing support to students who seek additional help in their studies.
  • Working with individual students or small groups, providing targeted support to facilitate their participation in learning activities
  • Organise and execute study and tutor lessons outside of class time.
  • Learn to effectively communicate with individuals of different needs.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

National Premier League Youth Football Referee

Football NSW
03.2020 - Current
  • Officiating youth and senior games at National Premier League (Football NSW) and local association (Granville Districts).
  • Effectively communicating with everyone on the field during games via verbal instructions and signals.
  • Staying current on the ‘Laws of the Game’ to successfully execute and enforce the rules.
  • Assessing, mentoring and coaching starting referees.
  • Constantly attending theory and practical training sessions to learn, grow and improve.
  • Assisted in the evaluation of new referees through mentorship opportunities at local leagues or tournaments as needed.
  • Built trust among players, coaches, and spectators by effectively communicating with players, coaches and other referees, and demonstrating professionalism and integrity in every game situation.

Education

Bachelor of Economics - Economics

Macquarie University
01-2027

Higher School Certificate - undefined

St Paul’s Catholic College
01.2023

Certificate III - School-Based-Education Support

Foundation Education
Sydney, NSW
08-2025

Skills

  • Research and Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid technology and digital acumen
  • Problem solving
  • Team player
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Mentorship and guidance

Certification

  • Certificate III in School Based Education Support.
  • Higher School Certificate.
  • Level 3 Football Referee Accreditation, Football NSW, 04/2022 - Present.
  • First Aid Certificate, 11/2021.
  • Level 4 Football Referee Accreditation, Football NSW, 03/2020 - 04/2022.

Accomplishments

St Paul’s Catholic College

  • School House Captain (Year 12).
  • World’s Greatest Shave (Year 12).
  • Winter Sleep Out Charity Fundraising (Year 12).
  • School Basketball Representative (Year 11-12).
  • Mock trials representative (Year 11).
  • Peer Support Leader (Year 10).
  • School Football Representative (Year 7-12).
  • Debating representative (Year 7-10).


Football NSW

  • Grand Final Referee - Division 1, U/18s and U/13
  • Referee Development Program - 2024-2025


Granville District Football Referees Association.

  • Granville Districts (Grand Finals) - 2021 - 2025.
  • X-League Divisions 1 & 2 - 2022-2025
  • Cottam Cup - 2022, 2024
  • African Cup, 2023, 2024
  • Champion of Champions, 2022, 2024

Timeline

Teacher's Aide

St Paul's Catholic College
02.2024 - Current

National Premier League Youth Football Referee

Football NSW
03.2020 - Current

Higher School Certificate - undefined

St Paul’s Catholic College

Bachelor of Economics - Economics

Macquarie University

Certificate III - School-Based-Education Support

Foundation Education
CHRISTIAN VRTKOVSKI