Matthew Morrow
Omagh,N.Ireland
Summary
Experienced ski instructor, fostering skill development and confidence. Utilising effective communication and lesson plans to enhance the learning experience. Great track record of ensuring safety and building a positive atmosphere on the slopes. Not afraid of hard work and making things as easy as possible for the clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Labourer
Creative Kerbs & Concrete
05.2018 - 11.2024
- Between snow seasons I work in Ireland as part of a small team for Creative Kerbs & Concrete. Main duties are pouring concrete driveways and patios, colouring and printing concrete, ground preparations, framing, vehicle and machinery maintenance, yardwork and powerwashing.
Ski Instructor
Canyons
12.2022 - 03.2023
- At Canyons I promoted a positive learning environment with clear communication, patience, and encouragement throughout each lesson. My extra roles includes driving clients and instructors to lessons and I was also the accommodation manager of my building responsible for maintenance and upkeep.
Ski Instructor
Mount Seymour
12.2019 - 03.2020
- While at Seymour I was teaching a wide range of students from 3 year olds to school groups and staff members. Helped set up meeting areas and race courses. During my second season I was given a Captain role where I helped produce the lesson schedule and ensure customers and instructors were at the correct place in a timely manner. I also coached in the freestyle skiing program teaching kids and teens the basics of freestyle skiing and park etiquette so that they can learn and progress in the safest way possible.
Ski Instructor
ClubMed Sahoro
12.2018 - 04.2019
- While instructing at Sahoro I actively sought feedback from clients on lesson quality to improve my teaching as it was my first season, also helped set up kids garden areas and slalom race courses.
Education
Bsc - Archaeology, diploma of higher education
University of Bradford
01.2018
A Levels - ICT, History, Biology
Strabane Academy
01.2013
Skills
- People Management - I have experience with guiding and teaching large groups, ensuring they have a safe and fun time on the slopes
- Teamwork - Worked with teams of up to 120 snowsports instructors while at Sahoro and Seymour, helping both on and off the slopes
- Communication - Visual, oral and kinesthetic communication skills developed through teaching ski lessons to people with limited English understanding
- Organisation and time management - Experienced with planning suitable lessons around a person or group’s specific needs and ensuring the lessons run smoothly and end on time
- First aid - First aid course from British Redcross
- AST 1 - Avalanche safety training for backcountry skiing
- Gear Fitting - fitting boots and skis/snowboards for school groups
Timeline
Ski Instructor
Canyons
12.2022 - 03.2023
Ski Instructor
Mount Seymour
12.2019 - 03.2020
Ski Instructor
ClubMed Sahoro
12.2018 - 04.2019
Concrete Labourer
Creative Kerbs & Concrete
05.2018 - 11.2024
A Levels - ICT, History, Biology
Strabane Academy
Bsc - Archaeology, diploma of higher education
University of Bradford
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