- Outdoor Recreation
- Woodworking
- Gym Workouts
- Team Sports
- Martial Arts
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Playing Sports
- Camping
Thomas Derrick
Engadine
Summary
Dynamic instructor at Head Academy Kung Fu, adept at enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and strong communication skills. Successfully boosted student performance by providing tailored support and fostering a collaborative classroom environment. Committed to continuous professional development and adaptable teaching approaches, ensuring a positive and motivating learning experience for all students.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills in educational environment, looking to transition into new field.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Head Academy Kung Fu
04.2023 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement.
- Assisted in classroom management, promoting a positive learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve instructional strategies.
- Ran groups of up to 20 students at a time, efficiently and effectively.
- Communicated on the go, and made adjustments to lesson plans where things were not working.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Engadine High School
Engadine, NSW09-2025
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative team player
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Classroom management
- Hardworking and dedicated
- Motivated attitude
- Friendly and positive
- Drivers licence
Certification
- Certificate 2 Construction - Completed 2024-2025
Interests
Timeline
Instructor
Head Academy Kung Fu
04.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Engadine High School