Yuta Ohata
Avonhead ,Christchurch
Summary
Motivated and caring beginning teacher passionate about supporting ākonga to reach their potential. I bring over 15 years of rugby experience, three years of coaching and classroom teaching placements, where I developed skills in planning, behavior management and culturally responsive practice. I value collaboration with colleagues, whānau and communities to create inclusive learning environments and I aim to inspire students through sport, creativity and positive relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Yr 5-6 Professional teacher practice
Ilam School
Canterbury , Ilam
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops and seminars related to education and teaching methods.
- Monitored student behavior during class sessions and sports events.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Develop an understanding of BSLA literacy lessons.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse learners.
Yr 1-2 Professional teacher practice
Yaldhurst School Tōtara Tūkaha
Yaldhurst, Christchurch
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse learners.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to support student participation and collaboration.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback and tracked their progress over time.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
Non teacher School Stuff
St Thomas College
Canterbury , Christchurch
02.2022 - 12.2024
- International Student Sports Adviser.
- Contribute to the GAS (Graduate Academy of Sports) course as a rugby coach.
- Contribute to the GAS field session for rugby (1st XV, 2nd XV and 3rd XV).
- Contribute to the gym session for the GAS course.
- Supervising students in the gym.
- Contribute as a rugby coach for the U14 and U15 grades.
Education
Sports Coaching - Strength And Conditioning With Nutrition
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ04-2024
Certificate - Certificate of Higher Education Rugby Union 15s L2
World Rugby Training And Education
Christchurch01-2024
Graduate Diploma - Teaching And Learning Primary
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZSkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- ESL, English as a second language
- Growth mindset
- Behavior monitoring
- Fluent in Japanese
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Rugby coach
- Sports management
- Sports organize
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Yr 5-6 Professional teacher practice
Ilam School
08.2025 - 09.2025
Yr 1-2 Professional teacher practice
Yaldhurst School Tōtara Tūkaha
03.2025 - 05.2025
Non teacher School Stuff
St Thomas College
02.2022 - 12.2024
Sports Coaching - Strength And Conditioning With Nutrition
University of Canterbury
Certificate - Certificate of Higher Education Rugby Union 15s L2
World Rugby Training And Education
Graduate Diploma - Teaching And Learning Primary
University of Canterbury
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