- Outdoor Adventures (Fishing, Spearfishing, Diving etc)
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Spending time with family and friends
Jonnie Te Ruki
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Motivated and relationship-driven professional with over 9 years’ experience teaching Physical Education and coaching high-performance rugby teams, including the 1st XV at Hamilton Boys' High School and Wellington College. I bring a genuine passion for sport and teamwear, exceptional communication and presentation skills, and a natural ability to engage and inspire diverse groups. Proven track record of planning, organising, and delivering successful sporting programmes and events. Confident, personable, and highly adaptable, now seeking to apply strong leadership, teamwork, and customer-focused skills to drive sales growth and represent the iconic Canterbury brand in the education and team sports sectors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher (Physical Education)
Hamilton Boys' High School
01.2022 - Current
- Built strong, positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, demonstrating a natural ability to engage and communicate confidently with diverse groups.
- Developed and presented dynamic lessons and coaching sessions, refining excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as confidence speaking to groups of all sizes.
- Led multiple sports teams, including the 1st XV rugby team, highlighting a genuine passion for sport.
- Organised school sports events, trips, and teamwear orders, applying solid planning, time management, and attention to detail to meet deadlines and ensure smooth delivery.
- Used Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) daily for planning, reporting, and communication, showing strong digital literacy. Similar to Microsoft.
Secondary School Teacher (Physical Education)
Wellington College
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Built strong connections with students, staff, and parents, supporting engagement and positive relationships.
- Coached rugby teams and ran training sessions, sharing passion for sport and teamwork.
- Planned and delivered engaging PE lessons, strengthening communication and presentation skills.
- Organised school sports events and trips, demonstrating attention to detail and time management.
- Used Google Workspace tools daily for lesson planning, emails, and reporting.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching - Physical Education
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ12-2016
Bachelor of Sport And Exercise Science - Sport And Exercise Science
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton, NZ06-2015
Skills
- Organisation and time management
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Computer and technology skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Interests
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher (Physical Education)
Hamilton Boys' High School
01.2022 - Current
Secondary School Teacher (Physical Education)
Wellington College
01.2017 - 12.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching - Physical Education
The University of Waikato
Bachelor of Sport And Exercise Science - Sport And Exercise Science
Waikato Institute of Technology
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