Experience

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  Premier education uk

  Nov 2007 - Feb 2010

  Youth sports teacher

  WORKED WINTERS ONLY IN BETWEEN POSTS IN THE USA FOR CHALLENGER SPORTSTaught Sports in Primary Schools in PPA Cover Lessons, Lunchtime and After-School ClubsSports included: Football, Tag-Rugby, Basketball, Cricket, Athletics, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Dodgeball, Rounders, and Baseball

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  Challenger sports

  May 2008 - Nov 2010

  Youth football coach

  Created a schedule and program to teach young players and volunteer coaches from soccer clubs for spring or fall seasons at a time.Head Coach of a High School Team as well as many Club Teams.Directed Summer Camps which were sometimes as large as 300 children (from ages 3-18) with 15 coaches.Worked with children with learning and physical disabilities.

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  Cosmo soccer academy

  Nov 2010 - Sept 2012

  Youth football coach

  Learned advanced methods of coaching with a technical focus (Technical Director has qualifications from the KNVB).

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  Rugby town fc

  Nov 2010 - May 2011

  Youth and womens football coach

  Assistant Coach of Rugby Town Ladies FCCoach of Junior Teams

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  Nottingham ignite

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2013

  Youth football coach

  Learned advanced methods of the psychology of teaching young players as well as advanced methods of how to organize and structure a youth team.(Mentored by former Nottingham Forest Academy Coach who was schooled in the 'Brian Clough method' by Paul Hart).Head Coach of Nottingham Revolution FC (U10s boys).Personally set up new course (including marketing, advertising, content, and financial structure) called ‘Mini Kickers’ which involved teaching pre-school children. Conducted ‘one on one’ training sessions with players from professional academies. Show less

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  Coerver coaching england & wales

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2020

  Coach mentor, player/coach recruitment, customer service. Coerver are a world-renowned company who specialise in teaching advanced young footballers high performance technique, skills, and team play.

  • Performance Academy Coordinator

    Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Performance Academy Coach

    Nov 2013 - Jul 2020
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  Arnold lodge school

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2017

  Social science teacher

  Sociology Teacher (GCSE and A Level)Psychology Teacher (GCSE and A Level)PE Teacher (Key Stage 1, 2 & 3)Geography Teacher (Key Stage 2 & 3)Form Tutor (Key Stage 2 & 3)Sixth Form Enrichment SupervisorFootball Team Head CoachLeader of Girls Futsal ClubLeader of 'Early Years' Football ClubI gained QTS here, via 'School Direct'

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  The duston school

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  Teacher trainee

  6 week Work Placement as part of my Teacher TrainingSociology Teacher (A Level)Psychology Teacher (A Level)Government and Politics Teacher (A Level)Philosophy and Ethics Teacher (GCSE)Geography Teacher (Key Stage 3)

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  Hitchin girls' school

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2019

  Sociology teacher

  Sociology Teacher (GCSE and A Level)PSHE Teacher (Year 10)Form Tutor (Key Stage 4)

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  University of leicester

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Men's team football coach

  Mentored by UEFA A Licensed Coach, specifically on team shape and tactical play.

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  Leicester football and education academy (lfe academy)

  Oct 2020 - now

  Football and mindfulness coach

  LFE ACADEMY are a newly established club from within Leicester, strongly in support of empowering young people through development of talent, well-being, as well as encouraging positive involvement in society. We play in the Midland Under 21 League.

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  Gareth isaac - mindful performance

  Jun 2022 - now

  Mindful performance coach
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  Loughborough wellbeing centre cio

  Feb 2023 - now

  Mindfulness facilitator

  Facilitating groups to support mental ill health by way of mindful practice. Groups that I facilitate include 'ManKind', a group for men to support mental wellbeing and encourage open discussion and communication.

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  Regul8

  Aug 2023 - now

  Mindfulness teacher and company director

  Regul8 brings awareness, education and tools to help manage and improve mental health & well-being for children, young people and families.