Lucy Purchase
Ivanhoe,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Health and Physical Education professional eager to leverage strong understanding of Health and PE promotion principles, theories and best practices. Skilled in creating educational materials and delivering presentations with sharp eye for detail. Strong interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with students and colleagues. Personable with strong work ethic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health, PE and Food Technology Teacher
GENAZZANO FCJ COLLEGE
01.2022 - Current
- I am currently teaching VCE 3/4 Food Studies, VCE 1/2 PE, Year 10 Health, Year 9 Food Technology, Year 8 Food Technology
- I have taught VCE Units 3/4 Food Studies, VCE Units 1/2 Physical Education, Year 7 – 10 Food Technology and Year 7 – 10 Health and Physical Education
- Year 9 (2022) & 12 (2023) Homeroom/Mentor teacher
- Year 9 Central Australia Immersion Group Leader 2022
- Throughout my teaching experience I have worked with students to develop and institute classroom rules, which were clear and concise
- Provided positive reinforcement to always maintain a focused learning environment
- I have instilled differentiation into my teaching to ensure an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
Personal Trainer
LUCEFIT
01.2019 - Current
- During the pandemic in 2020, I commenced my own fitness business to help keep people active
- I offered two LUCEFIT challenges, a 4-week challenge which 26 people registered for and a 6-week challenge which 31 people registered for, whereby I delivered online zoom classes 7 days a week, including food recipes and daily challenge my clients could participate in
- Now I offer small group training, 1:1 PT sessions with a variety of training styles (strength training, conditioning, HIIT, boxing)., working cooperatively and efficiently with others.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
Coach
Chase Basketball
01.2017 - Current
- Utilised positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
Group fitness instructor
F45 Training
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Involving the correction of technique, encouraging, and motivating clients through workouts, equipment cleaning, building approachable and positive rapport with clients.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
Senior Boys Basketball Coach
Carey Baptist Grammar School
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for conducting training sessions, team selection, game day responsibilities while maintaining positive relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Health And Physical Education - Teaching Methods: Health, PE & Food Studies
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC11.2021
VCE -
Our Lady of Mercy College
Heidelberg, VIC11.2015
Primary School -
East Ivanhoe Primary School
Ivanhoe East, VIC12.2009
Skills
- Behaviour Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Leadership
- Teaching Strategies
- Co-curricular Activities (Basketball coaching & Staff fitness)
Professional teaching experience
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 – Genazzano FCJ College
- 25 days – VCE Physical Education, Years 7 – 10 Health & PE, VCE HHD, Senior, Intermediate & Junior Champs cup basketball coaching
- Units taught: Year 7 Nutrition unit & Gymnastics, Year 8 Gymnastics, Year 10 Drugs Education & wellbeing, Year 11 & 12 Fitness, Year 9 EDGE Wellbeing session, Year 11 HHD Unit 2 Revision
- Trialled, sought, and applied critical feedback on the use of theory, practical and online activities in the physical education/health setting.
Mentor: Chiara Romano
MAY/JUNE 2021 – Genazzano FCJ College
- 15 days – VCE Physical Education, Years 7 – 10 Health & PE, VCE HHD, Year 7 – 12 Fitness classes
- Units taught: Year 7 Puberty and Sexuality Education, Year 8 Mental health, Year 10 Risk taking behaviour & relationships, Year 8 Food by design (Coffee Roulade), Year 12 Food Studies SAC (Poke bowl), Year 11 HHD (Government & Non-government programs)
- Differentiation in my teaching for students with IEPs
- Worked with students to develop and institute classroom rules, which were clear and concise. Provided positive reinforcement to always maintain a focused learning environment.
Mentor: Chiara Romano
OCTOBER 2020 – Eltham High School
- 15 days – VCE Food Studies, Year 7 -10 Food Technology, VET Hospitality, Year 7 – 9 Health
- Participation in the VET Hospitality catering event ran by the school, running the Year 12’s final practical food lesson. Creating engaging online classes for Food Tech for Year 7 -10
Mentor/s: Naomi McQueen, Yasmin Ziada
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 – Eltham High School
- 10 days – Year 7 – 10 Health and Physical Education
- Units taught: Year 9 PE (dance unit), Year 7 PE (Volleyball), Year 8 (Handball)
Mentor: Hannah Allen
SEPTEMBER 2017 – Montmorency Secondary College
- 10 days – Year 7 -10 Health and Physical Education, Food
- Units taught: Year 9 (American Handball)
Mentor: Kylie Donis
Certification
- 2021 AUSTSWIM
o AUSTSWIM teacher license
- 2022 FIRST AID
o HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
o HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
o HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- 2020 LANTITE
o Successful completion of Literacy and Numeracy test
- 2018 CERT 111 GROUP FITNESS
o Completed at the Australian Institute of Personal Training
o Subjects include, programming, anatomy and physiology, client screening, specific populations, and older adults
- 2016 CERT IV HOSPITALITY AND WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY
Referees
Chiara Romano - Head of Health and Physical Education (Genazzano FCJ College)
M: 0417 365 534
Kerry Hogan - Health and Human Development/Food Technology (Genazzano FCJ College)
M: 0409 013 259
Kate Moncrieff - Unit Chair (Deakin University)
M: 0438 094 213
Timeline
Health, PE and Food Technology Teacher
GENAZZANO FCJ COLLEGE
01.2022 - Current
Personal Trainer
LUCEFIT
01.2019 - Current
Group fitness instructor
F45 Training
01.2018 - 01.2020
Coach
Chase Basketball
01.2017 - Current
Senior Boys Basketball Coach
Carey Baptist Grammar School
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Health And Physical Education - Teaching Methods: Health, PE & Food Studies
Deakin University
VCE -
Our Lady of Mercy College
Primary School -
East Ivanhoe Primary School
- 2021 AUSTSWIM
o AUSTSWIM teacher license
- 2022 FIRST AID
o HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
o HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
o HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- 2020 LANTITE
o Successful completion of Literacy and Numeracy test
- 2018 CERT 111 GROUP FITNESS
o Completed at the Australian Institute of Personal Training
o Subjects include, programming, anatomy and physiology, client screening, specific populations, and older adults
- 2016 CERT IV HOSPITALITY AND WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY
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