I am passionate about becoming the best teacher I can I believe education stems further than just the classroom, and I believe in how important it is to ne a positive role model for students Outside of teaching, I am particularly interested in sports, whether it be playing, coaching, or watching My 2 main sports interests are Football (soccer) and Mountain Biking, both of which I have played and raced at a high level, however now I enjoy both on a more social level
Samuel O’Connor
Hamilton,NSW
Summary
I am a new teacher, looking to work at a school with great values, and a positive and welcoming environment. I am passionate about young people's education, and their development into young adults in society. I have gained valuable experiences at my professional placements as a teacher, and have extended upon this through my other work as a sports coach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
St Pius X High School, Adamstown
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Observed Mr Matt Cook during the first part of internship, before taking part of his teaching load in PDHPE for the majority of Term 3.
- Gained valuable experience working within a great staff room, and observed other teachers and worked within the staff team throughout the term.
- Marked & provided feedback for all assessments for my classes
- Used Compass and Stile as the school's software systems.
- Attended Year 10 retreat and lead a group of 10 students throughout the week.
Professional Placement
Narrabeen Sports High School
11.2023 - 12.2023
- This was my second Professional Placement.
- Worked under the guidance of Mr Jordan Meredith as part of the PDHPE staff at the school.
- Observed lessons for the first part of placement before taking lessons myself.
- Was a helpful part of the PDHPE staffroom
- Helped with extra-curricular sports training - namely Rugby training before school
Professional Placement
Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus
06.2023 - 07.2023
- This was my first Professional Placement.
- Shadowed Mrs Alison Blight for the first part, before taking classes.
- Organised my own lesson plans for both theory and practical lessons.
- Worked within the PDHPE staffroom and developed great relationships with all staff, while learning from them and helping in any way possible.
Touch Rugby Development Coach
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Part of a 2 person team that delivered a Touch Rugby development course, designed to teach students from primary school through to year 11 about the game, and encourage out of school participation.
- The program was funded by Touch Football Australia, and I delivered the program with a close friend who has represented Australia at an international level.
- Worked closely with students and built good relationships through sport.
Youth Football Coach
St Augustine's College
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Volunteer work
- Communication with young footballers (students at the school)
- Interest and enthusiasm for sport
- Ability to inspire confidence and motivate performance
- Supportive and patient
- Goal orientated
Educator
Mayfield East OOSH
01.2023 - 10.2023
- After school hours care
- Engaging with primary school aged children
- Supervising, educating
Newy Event Co.
01.2022 - Current
- Warehouse management
- Truck & van driving
- Deliveries and set-up of events (weddings, parties, festivals, etc.)
- Teamwork – often with new people on shift
Bicycle Mechanic
Drift Bikes
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Workshop mechanic
- 5 day weeks during holidays, 2/3 days a week usually during Uni term (worked throughout covid lockdowns)
Bicycle Mechanic and Sales Assistant
Bike Addiction
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Mainly in workshop
- Sales floor experience
- After school, weekend & school holiday shifts 2015-2019
- Full time job for all of 2020, left in January 2021 before moving to Newcastle
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education - PDHPE
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
Newcastle, NSW12-2024
High School Diploma -
St Augustine’s College, Brookvale
Brookvale, NSW11-2019
Skills
- People and communication
- Organisation
- Team work
- Hard work and reliability
- Teaching strategies
- Educational leadership
Qualifications
- NESA Accreditation
- DET NSW Approval To Teach
- First Aid & Resuscitation Certificate
- WWCC check
Personal Qualities
- Dedicated
- Communication
- Honest
- Patient
- Team player
- Organised
- Efficient
Interests
Timeline
Intern
St Pius X High School, Adamstown
07.2024 - 10.2024
Professional Placement
Narrabeen Sports High School
11.2023 - 12.2023
Touch Rugby Development Coach
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College
08.2023 - 10.2023
Professional Placement
Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus
06.2023 - 07.2023
Educator
Mayfield East OOSH
01.2023 - 10.2023
Newy Event Co.
01.2022 - Current
Bicycle Mechanic
Drift Bikes
01.2021 - 10.2022
Youth Football Coach
St Augustine's College
02.2020 - 10.2020
Bicycle Mechanic and Sales Assistant
Bike Addiction
01.2015 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Secondary Education - PDHPE
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
High School Diploma -
St Augustine’s College, Brookvale
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