Joy Xing Xing Zhang-Mitchell
Palmerston North,MWT
Summary
After almost 3 years serving in the New Zealand Army, during this time having gained an incredible amount of resilience from situations while serving. Also being the only female in the company since joining the Army, this had me adapt quite quickly. Learning to work and stay switched on in tough conditions, not just physically but also mentally has also helped built resilience and a mindset to not quit till the job has been completed. having learnt a lot of skills that could've never been learnt anywhere else that now, am able to transfer over to the next job that is pursued.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantryman
NZDF - Army
03.2021 - Current
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills as my role and a infantry solider posted to 1RNZIR.
- Live fired a multitude of different weapon systems, including but not limited to: 5.56mm MARS-L, 7.62mm Gun, Carl Gustaf 84mm , Shotgun, Glock 9mm.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance. This was shown during the floods happening in New Zealand at the start of 2023, I was deployed to Waiora for aid.
- Communicate with fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises including life firing.
- Trained in use of live grenades, trip flares etc.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Patrolled open, close country and urban terrain for defensive and training use by day, night, wind, rain, snow, sun.
- Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
- Overseas to work with other countries for training and skill development purposes.
Learn to Swim Instructor
Bay Venues
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.
- Provided positive reinforcement constantly and motivation to increase student confidence and performance, this also helped me gain close relationships with students.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes, made sure correct lessons plans were used and often added/changed lessons to suit students.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles as not all students learn the same way.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs when I would take one on one lessons.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans when we would teach schools during school hours we could have up to 50 kids between 3 instructors.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals, this was mainly used for my older students to help them achieve what they wanted.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels. I was teaching aged between 3 - 75. I was teaching youth squad level also.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tauranga Girls Collage
Tauranga10.2019
Skills
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Offensive Operations
- Weapons Management
- Assessing Risks
- Casualty Evacuation
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Patrolling Areas
- Group and individual instruction
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Infantryman
NZDF - Army
03.2021 - Current
Learn to Swim Instructor
Bay Venues
07.2018 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Tauranga Girls Collage
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