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JAI EDWARDS

JAI EDWARDS

Rowville

Summary

A passionate, dedicated, and caring educator experienced in creating and fostering supportive, fun, and engaging learning environments. Through valuable experience as an education support officer in a sports assistance role, I've developed a deep pride in the education profession, demonstrated through effective lesson planning and delivery.


I am highly regarded for my ability to differentiate instruction, curriculum, and assessment, as well as for showing accountability and kindness towards colleagues and stakeholders. I am deeply committed to providing inclusive and equitable education and am comfortable working within the challenges of a diverse and changing learning environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

School Holiday Care Educator

Team Kids
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe and supportive space, addressing behavioural challenges through effective management strategies and restorative practice.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance childhood education and food safety skills.
  • Collaborated seamlessly with fellow educators to foster a nurturing, engaging and inclusive environment.
  • Implemented innovative and age-appropriate activities that balanced education and recreation.
  • Established strong relationships with parents/carers through regular communication about child's physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs, and individual experiences


Sports Assistant

Ringwood Secondary College
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented culturally responsive teaching strategies to engage students from diverse backgrounds
  • Active engagement in professional development workshops on differentiated instruction strategies and evidence based, research driven assessment, coupled with contributions to Health and Physical Education curriculum development, resulting in improved student learning outcomes.
  • Organisation and management of swimming, athletics and cross country carnivals, including verbal and technological communication with parents , bus and venue bookings, educating staff on their roles and event structure to promote student participation.
  • Built and established rapport, with students, colleagues, parents/carers and the broader community. Cultivated strong relationships to create a safe, inclusive and productive learning environment.
  • Developed effective classroom and behaviour management through teaching opportunities.
  • Communication and collaboration with staff members from surrounding schools whilst convening division sport.




Retail Worker

The AFL Store
10.2016 - Current


  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
  • Effectively managed conflict using active listening techniques, clear communication and maintaining professionalism, resulting in positive outcomes
  • Contributed to a productive and collaborative work environment by setting high professional standards and modelling excellent work ethic.

Education

Bachelor of Health And Physical Education -

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
2024

VCE Certificate -

Wheelers Hill Secondary College
Wheelers Hill, VIC
2020

Skills

  • Behaviour and Classroom Management
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Open Communication
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Rapport and Relationships
  • Critical Thinking and Inquiry

Qualifications

  • HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
  • AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
  • Working with Children Check
  • Anaphylaxis Treatment
  • YMCA Community Coaching Essential Skills Course
  • DoFoodSafely

Accomplishments

  • Rowville Football Club Reserves Runner Up Best & Fairest (2023)
  • SSV Sporting Excellence Award (2020)
  • School House Captain (2019-2020)
  • Rowville Football Club Captain (2017-2019)

Additional Information

  • Group leader & supervisor on Year 7 & Year 9 Camps
  • Coaching Year 7 & Year 8 Football teams
  • Volunteer Coaching at Auskick Programs
  • Organised and coordinated staff versus student and year level sports tournaments in collaboration with student prefects
  • Group supervisor on Year 9 Integrate Excursion
  • Year 9 City Experience

References

  • Dale Ingleton, Sports Coordinator, Ringwood Secondary College, DIngleton@ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au, 0424292760
  • Adam Parker, Physical Education Teacher, Ringwood Secondary College, AParker@ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au, 0422749446

Timeline

School Holiday Care Educator

Team Kids
07.2024 - Current

Sports Assistant

Ringwood Secondary College
01.2022 - Current

Retail Worker

The AFL Store
10.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Health And Physical Education -

Deakin University

VCE Certificate -

Wheelers Hill Secondary College

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