Areroa Vincent-Karati
Porirua,WGN
Summary
Passionate Youth Instructor with experience in creating and implementing engaging educational programs for children and teenagers. Strengths include strong communication skills, the ability to inspire young people, and adaptability to various teaching environments. Prior work has resulted in positive student engagement, growth in learning outcomes, and fostering an inclusive community environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
BJJ / MMA Youth Instructor
Unleashed Training Academy
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for martial arts classes.
- Explained theory behind martial arts techniques such as balance control, timing or footwork drills.
- Participated in professional development activities such as workshops or conferences related to martial arts instruction.
Teaching Assistant
Selwyn Ridge School
Welcome Bay , Tauranga
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help students meet positive learning outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with greater learning needs.
- Facilitated physical activities to help students regulate their energies throughout the day.
Gym Trainer / Front of House Employee
The GYM (Tauranga)
Tauranga Central , Tauranga
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Recommended modifications of exercises to help participants avoid injuries.
- Offered clients educational information and materials to help with preventive care, nutrition, body mechanics, fitness, and stress management.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Performed administrative duties including scheduling appointments, managing membership files, collecting payments from customers.
Teaching Assistant / Sports Coordinator
Greerton Village School
Greerton, Tauranga
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching techniques.
- Organized sports teams and sporting events.
Education
NCEA Levels 1 - 3. -
Porirua College
Cannons Creek 12-2016
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) Sport And Fitness -
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Tauranga, NZ12-2018
New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4) Sport And Fitness -
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Tauranga, NZ12-2018
Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) Fitness Industry Services -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Porirua, NZ11-2017
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary
University of Waikato
Tauranga, NZ11-2026
Skills
- Instructional strategies
- Behavior modeling
- Trustworthy
- Effective time management
- Critical awareness
- Clear, verbal communicator
- Keen learner
- Integrity-driven
Affiliations
- I used to assist community based fitness classes in Porirua as a teenager. These classes were intended to provide aerobic exercise, martial arts instruction, and encourage a healthy relationship with physical activity.
- My hobbys include training in the gym, relaxing at the beach, and watching movies.
- I played basketball and boxed for fun in my adolescent years, I now compete consistently in Brazilian Jui-jitsu. I also have ambitions to compete in MMA in the near future.
- I enjoy reading eastern philosophy, instructional texts, and non-fiction books.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BJJ / MMA Youth Instructor
Unleashed Training Academy
05.2024 - 09.2024
Teaching Assistant
Selwyn Ridge School
05.2023 - 09.2024
Gym Trainer / Front of House Employee
The GYM (Tauranga)
05.2021 - 09.2024
Teaching Assistant / Sports Coordinator
Greerton Village School
02.2019 - 12.2019
NCEA Levels 1 - 3. -
Porirua College
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) Sport And Fitness -
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4) Sport And Fitness -
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) Fitness Industry Services -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary
University of Waikato
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