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Yuta Ohata

Yuta Ohata

Christchurch

Summary

I am motivated and caring beginning teacher passionate about supporting ākonga to reach their potential. I bring over 15 years of rugby experience, four 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. My why I want to be a teacher is because learning has always been the centre of my journey as an international student. Every day I enjoy finding ways to learn and grow myself. School is the best place for this, because I can learn from colleagues and also from students. I am very passionate about sports, and coaching rugby gave me the chance to see students grow as players and as a human being. That experience showed me how powerful teaching can be. I want to bring the same energy and belief into the classroom, helping students learn and grow in their own journeys.

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

Bachelor of Sports Coaching - Strength And Conditioning With Nutrition

University of Canterbury
04.2024

Certificate - Certificate of Higher Education Rugby Union 15s L2

World Rugby Training And Education
01.2024

Graduate Diploma - Teaching And Learning Primary

University of Canterbury

Skills

  • Growth mindset
  • Team collaboration
  • Curriculum development
  • ESL, English as a second language
  • Health & wellbeing coaching
  • Rugby coach (Level 2 World Rugby)
  • Sports management
  • Sports organise

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

Bachelor of 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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