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Alyssa Thomson

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Vanguard Military School, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. As head of Physical Education, I fostered a supportive environment, enhancing student engagement and promoting teamwork. Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Vanguard Military School
01.2022 - Current
  • Worked in both the Physical Education and Science departments. Was head of Subject for PE in 2024
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Integrated character education principles into daily lessons, instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship in students.

Coach

Greenhithe Junior Football Club
2017 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
  • Fostered positive and inclusive team environment, leading to increased team cohesion and morale.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship and fostered a positive team environment by modelling respectful behaviour both on and off the field.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma - Secondary Education

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
01-2021

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana, USA
01-2020

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Adaptable
  • Organised
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Leadership qualities

Certification

  • Youth Level 1 Award - NZ Football
  • First Aid certified - MediTrain (exp 18/11/26)

Timeline

Teacher

Vanguard Military School
01.2022 - Current

Coach

Greenhithe Junior Football Club
2017 - Current

Post-Graduate Diploma - Secondary Education

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

Indiana Wesleyan University
Alyssa Thomson