Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
education
school placement experience
other qualifications
home address
professional development
personal information
references
hobbies and interests
Timeline
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Nicola Deans

Nicola Deans

Dubai

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Year

Jumeirah College
08.2014 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Teacher of Physical Education

Jumeirah College
09.2010 - Current

Head of House

Jumeirah College
09.2012 - 07.2014

School Sports Co-ordinator (SSCO)

Shirebrook School
09.2009 - 08.2010

Teacher of Physical Education (NQT)

Shirebrook School
09.2008 - 08.2009

GTP - Unqualified Teacher of Physical Education

Shirebrook School
09.2007 - 09.2008

Physical Education Technician

Shirebrook School
04.2005 - 09.2007

Education

Graduate Teaching Programme (GTP) - Secondary PE

University of Derby
Kedleston Road, Derby
08.2008

Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons Sports Studies

University of Derby
Kedleston Road, Derby
09.2005

Higher National Diploma - Sport Science And Coaching

West Nottinghamshire College
Derby Road, Mansfield
07.2004

National Diploma - Sports Science And Coaching

West Nottinghamshire College
Derby Road, Mansfield
07.2002

GCSE: 8 - GCSEs Including: Mathematics And English

The Queen Elizabeth’s School
Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield
08.2000

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Task Prioritization
  • Active Listening
  • Verbal Communication
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Team building

education

The Queen Elizabeth's School, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, 1996 - 2000, English Language (C), Mathematics (C), West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road, Mansfield, 2000 - 2002, National Diploma - Sports Science and Coaching, Merit, West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road, Mansfield, 2002 - 2004, Higher National Diploma - Sport Science and Coaching, Pass, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, 2004 - 2005, BA Hons Sports Studies, 2.2, September 2005, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, 2007 - 2008, Graduate Teaching Programme (GTP) - Secondary PE, Qualified Teacher Status, June 2008

school placement experience

  • Shirebrook School (11-16), September 2007 - June 2008, 30 weeks
  • Brookfield Community School (11-18), February 2008, 5 weeks

other qualifications

  • FUNdamentals - FUNS for everyone and Raising the Bar (2013)
  • Level 1 Basketball Officiating Award (2012)
  • National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (2011)
  • Gymnastics for Teachers Award (2009)
  • Amateur Boxing Association England Tutor Course (2007)
  • Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership Dance Leadership (2006)
  • Level 1 Coaching Trampolining Workshop (2006)
  • Sports Coach UK Certificate of Attendance Coaching Disabled Performers (2005)
  • OCR Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness Gym (2004)
  • OCR Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness Promote healthy living, knowledge of exercise and fitness work environment, plan and teach a gym session (2004)
  • OCR Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and teaching method (2004)
  • Level 1 Assistant Coach in Basketball (2003)
  • Certificate of Achievement in F.A. Soccer Parent (2003)
  • Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football (2003)
  • Coaching and Education Scheme Junior Team Managers Certificate (2001)
  • Community Sports Leaders Award (2001)

home address

The Greens, Al Arta 3

professional development

  • Netball Umpire Tutoring - 2012
  • Netball Attacking and Defending Inset - 2011
  • Assertive Mentoring - 19th March 2010
  • SSCO Conference (Leadership & Volunteering, Developing your potential & 3 hour off) - 23rd February 2010
  • PE in Sport Conference - 5th November 2009
  • SSCO Induction - 24th September 2009
  • GTC Induction - 20th July 2009
  • Tennis Coaching - 12th May 2009
  • VLE Training - 24th October 2008
  • Excel Inset - 16th October 2008 & 27th November 2008
  • KS3 Curriculum (Schemes of Work) - 28th April 2008
  • Citizenship - 5th March 2008
  • KS3 Curriculum - 15th February 2008
  • Inclusion (SEN, EAL, Behaviour) - 24th January 2008
  • Differentiation - 12th December 2007
  • Behaviour Management - 12th December 2008
  • ICT (Interactive Whiteboards, SAM learning, EXECEL) - 19th November 2007
  • Role of a Form Tutor - 14th November 2007
  • Statistics, Progress & Attainment - 14th November 2007
  • Teaching and Learning Styles - 31st October 2007
  • Golf Extreme Activators Course - January 2006
  • Concept Rowing - March 2006

personal information

  • Date of Birth: 12/10/83
  • Nationality: British

references

  • Mrs Fiona Cottam, Principle of Jumeirah College, PO Box 74856, Dubai
  • Mr Andy Gilbert, Head of Physical Education, Common Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8QF

hobbies and interests

Most sports both individual and team games. Enjoy traveling, reading, socializing, films and music.

Timeline

Head of Year

Jumeirah College
08.2014 - Current

Head of House

Jumeirah College
09.2012 - 07.2014

Teacher of Physical Education

Jumeirah College
09.2010 - Current

School Sports Co-ordinator (SSCO)

Shirebrook School
09.2009 - 08.2010

Teacher of Physical Education (NQT)

Shirebrook School
09.2008 - 08.2009

GTP - Unqualified Teacher of Physical Education

Shirebrook School
09.2007 - 09.2008

Physical Education Technician

Shirebrook School
04.2005 - 09.2007

Graduate Teaching Programme (GTP) - Secondary PE

University of Derby

Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons Sports Studies

University of Derby

Higher National Diploma - Sport Science And Coaching

West Nottinghamshire College

National Diploma - Sports Science And Coaching

West Nottinghamshire College

GCSE: 8 - GCSEs Including: Mathematics And English

The Queen Elizabeth’s School
Nicola Deans