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, NZ01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana, USA01-2020
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
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