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Education
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Samantha Bannon

Summary

Motivated Year 10 student with a track record of academic excellence (subject average > 90%) and participation in elite sport (state level tennis player). Described as inquisitive, enthusiastic and a quick learner, with the ability to engage with a wide variety of people.


Interested in combining my passion for both sport and science to gain greater insight to high performance management, injury and rehabilitation in a medical setting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Methodist Ladies' College
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assistant tennis coach for MLC Junior School
  • Led group warm-up across entire squad
  • Focused Years 4-6 with coaching, drills and games
  • Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multitask and coordinate activities across a range of different player abilities
  • Key highlight - working with younger girls and being viewed as an older role model

Volunteer

Australian Blind And Low Vision Championships
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Ballkid at inaugural blind and low vision tennis tournament for many matches and multiple finals
  • Used judgement and demonstrated flexibility to adapt to different competition rules and match conditions depending on the mixed abilities of the players
  • Key highlight - witnessing both blind and deaf people demonstrate their ability to overcome challenges and compete at a high level

Volunteer

Australian Open
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Ballkid for Australian Open tournament including qualifying events
  • Involved approximately 6 weeks of training
  • On court for a variety of matches including outside courts and arenas
  • Demonstrated a range of skills including focus, team work, leadership, punctuality and commitment
  • One of six selected for AO media promotional activities
  • Key highlight - Ballkid for the Kyrgios and Kokkinakis (The Special K's) twice in an intense match setting

Education

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Methodist Ladies College
Kew, VIC
2026

Skills

  • Time management
  • Task orientation
  • Organisation
  • Interpersonal communication

Accomplishments

  • Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award - 2023
  • MLC - House Athletics Captain - 2022
  • MLC - Tennis Captain - 2021, 2022

Timeline

Volunteer

Methodist Ladies' College
07.2023 - 10.2023

Volunteer

Australian Blind And Low Vision Championships
09.2022 - 10.2022

Volunteer

Australian Open
12.2021 - 01.2022

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Methodist Ladies College
Samantha Bannon