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Grace Vertigans

Grace Vertigans

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Head of Year 7, Teacher of Science (Biology Specialism)

  • Education

    • Plymouth College

      2009 - 2014
      High School Biology, Psychology and Physical Education A, A* and A*

      Activities and Societies: Plymouth College Swim Team and Captain

    • University of Exeter

      2021 - 2022
      PGCE Secondary Science Biology

      Activities and Societies: Ted Wragg Award Winner

    • Indiana University Bloomington

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Exercise Science 3.875

      Activities and Societies: Indiana University Swimming and Diving Varsity Team Excellence Academy Hoosier Hero Mentor Emerging Leaders Program Participant

  • Experience

    • Indiana University Bloomington

      Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

      Responsible for the planning and design of programs that focus on the needs of IU-student athletes involving academics, career, and personal development. Monitor, track and assess student-athlete participation in the Excellence Academy and develop marketing tools to promote student-athlete participation for department events. Assist student-athlete peer mentors and provide administrative support to the director of leadership and life skills with various projects and related duties.

      • Student

        Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

      • Leadership and Lifeskills Intern/Program Specialist

        Oct 2016 - May 2017

    • YMCA Northwest Bloomington

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      Swim Instructor and Swim Coach

      Employed at the Monroe County YMCA-Northwest and Southeast branches. Swim instructor and assistant coach for the Tiger Sharks competitive swim team. I worked closely with young swimmers of various abilities and talent levels. I guided them through appropriate techniques and skills that promoted confidence and comfort in the water from the most basic streamline position to the more complex butterfly stroke.

    • Millfield School

      Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
      Sport Intern

      Lead Coach of the Green Squad under the Director of Prep Swimming. Assisted with Red (regional/national level) and Blue (county/regional level) squad programs as well as supporting Millfield Prep Swimming management.

    • Stamford American International School, Singapore

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2021
      Lead Swim Coach

      Lead Coach of the Junior Development squad responsible for designing and implementing its annual program. I assist the High Performance Team under Director of Aquatics, as well as supporting the Stamford Lions Swim Team administration.

    • St Andrews International School Bangkok

      Jul 2022 - now

      Responsible for a holistic overview of the students in Year 7, working closely with the Assistant Head of Student Welfare and Progress (SWAP), the Tutors and the students in the Year Group.

      • Head of Year

        Aug 2023 - now

      • Teacher of Science

        Jul 2022 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Swim Coach

      Swim England
      May 2018

    • Google Educator Level 1

      Google

    • Sports Leaders

      Sports Leaders UK

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Grace Vertigans
      Ted Wragg Award Winner University of Exeter Jun 2022 The Ted Wragg Awards for Outstanding Trainees are in honour of Professor Ted Wragg, a nationally recognised advocate of the teaching profession and a man who inspired a great many of today’s best teachers and teaching practices. These awards have been developed to recognise, encourage and financially reward our best PGCE trainees.In his memory, the School awards a prize to the trainee in each subject cohort who best demonstrates excellence both in and out of the classroom. The… Show more The Ted Wragg Awards for Outstanding Trainees are in honour of Professor Ted Wragg, a nationally recognised advocate of the teaching profession and a man who inspired a great many of today’s best teachers and teaching practices. These awards have been developed to recognise, encourage and financially reward our best PGCE trainees.In his memory, the School awards a prize to the trainee in each subject cohort who best demonstrates excellence both in and out of the classroom. The University of Exeter looks for trainees who not only inspire their students in the classroom but also encourage their fellow trainees to become great teachers."The Science team felt strongly that you were definitely deserving, and we have all been very impressed by your approach to all aspects of your training, especially given the extraordinary circumstances this year." Show less
    • Awarded to Grace Vertigans
      School of Public Health Dean's List Recipient Shawn Gibbs, Ph.D., M.B.A. Executive Associate Dean Jan 2017 Due to outstanding academic performance during the fall 2016 term, I have been placed on the School of Public Health Dean's List. I completed 14 graded credit hours, earning a 4.0 semester GPA.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Trained Facilitator

      Issued by One Love Foundation on Oct 2016
      One Love FoundationAssociated with Grace Vertigans