16 Southwinds Road, Armstrong Creek, Victoria,
3217
PH: 0408 411 801
[email protected]
Nikita Giel
PERSONAL STATEMENT
As a highly respected and admired graduate teacher with a high GPA of 6.7, I am known for my meticulous
organisation skills and commitment. I have strong interpersonal skills, establishing positive relationships with
students and staff based on mutual respect and collaboration. My passion for individual student excellence has
established me as a dedicated teacher that incorporates higher engagement by catering for individual learning
needs. My teaching philosophy values are:
Facilitate initiative,
responsibility and
commitment to learning
to develop lifelong
learning.
Develop partnerships
between students, the
school, families and the
community.
Create engaging,
challenging, supportive
and fulfilling learning
opportunities that cater for
all student learning needs.
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and QULAIFICATIONS
2011 2014
Bachelor of Physical Education & Science
2011
Expected Completion
2014
November
2014
FederationofUniversity
(University of Ballarat)
Bachelor
Physical Education
University of Ballarat
Bike Education
Instructor
Second
Method: Science
2010
Certificate III & IV Personal Training
Bronze Medallion
Victorian Fitness Academy
2014
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Royal Life Saving Victoria
2009
2014
2014
2010
2000-2005
S.M.A.R.T.
Level 2 First Aid and CPR
People in Progress
S.M.A.R.T is a comprehensive management training program detailing the necessary people skills required to
AUSTSWIM
lead a productive and goal focused team. The S.M.A.R.T experience allows participants to develop their natural
leadership style whilst incorporating state of the art management practices and principles.
Certificate III & IV Personal Training
Victorian Fitness
Academy
Successfully
Completed
VCE
Oberon High School
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
14/07/2014 18/09/2014
21/07/2014 12/09/2014
21/10/2013 08/11/2013
Christian College Middle School
To
Be Confirmed
Physical
Education and Science
Physical
Education
and Science
Supervising
Teachers:
Deb Singleton, Sophie Maye and Paul Breguet
Supervising
Teacher:
Planned and developed unit assessment, lessons and class resources.
Year 5 Health: Puberty
Year 6, 7 & 8 Physical Education: Gymnastics and Fitness
The
Peninsula
School
Year
5-8 Sport
Physical
Education
andofScience
Year 9 Principles
Training (Pathways to VCE P.E.)
Supervising Teachers: Cathy LaBroy and Julie Hoyle
Planned and delivered unit lessons, including developing class resources and
formative and summative assessment. Incorporated ICT and a variety of
teaching approaches.
Year 9 Physical Education: Net/Court/Wall Unit
21/10/2013 08/11/2013
The Peninsula School
Physical Education and Science
Supervising Teachers: Cathy LaBrooy and Julie Hoyle
Planned and delivered unit lessons, including developing class resources
and formative and summative assessment. Incorporated ICT and a variety of
teaching approaches.
Year 9 Physical Education: Net/Court/Wall Unit
VCE physical education: Energy Systems
Year 7 Science: Classification
Year 8 Science Energy and Electricity
20/05/2013 07/06/2013
Newcomb Secondary College
Science
Supervising Teacher: Peter Currie
Planned and developed formative assessment, facilitate learning through
practical learning activities and experiments.
Year 7 Science: Solar Systems
Year 8 Science: Chemistry
Year 9/10 Science: Techno Science.
11/02/2013 22/02/2013
Grovedale Secondary College
Physical Education
Supervising Teachers: Nerissa Whyte and Scott McLeod
Team teaching, planning and development of year seven tabloid sports day for
student free day, assisted learning through ICT, formative and creative practical
learning assessment.
Year 7 Physical Education: Tabloid sports
Year 8 Sports Academy: Netball
Year 9/10 Sports Academy: Fitness
VCE Physical Education: Physical Activity Promotion.
ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2012
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Year 9/10 Surf and Hiking Outdoor Education Camp
Monitor, guide and encourage students, run night time activities.
2012
Ballarat East Primary School
P.A.W. Program (Pathways to the Adult World)
Working with small group, organising and implementing leading activities
and discussions aimed towards supporting student wellbeing, and prepare
them to choose appropriate pathways in their future.
2013
Ballarat Specialist School
Developed a physical activity program aimed at building the students selfconfidence and communication skills.
Teach dance routine to be performed at the sports carnival assembly.
Operated the egg and spoon race at the sports carnival
2013
Grovedale Secondary College
Swimming Sports Carnival
Organised/Coached Soccer for non-swimming participants.
Athletics Sports Carnival
Operated Triple Jump
Fitness Academy
Geelong Fitness Activities Day organised and ran personal training sessions
for students at Eastern Beach.
2013
The Peninsula School
Year 7/8 Personal Development Program
AUSLAN Sign Language for the Australian deaf community
2014
Buninyong Primary School
Athletics Carnival
Planned, organised and coordinated results data entry and processing of
results for age, house teams and individual categories.
2014
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Alternative Learning Program
Teach grade 3 and 4 English and Maths, focusing on different learning
capabilities.
2014
Loreto College and St. Patricks College
SenseAbility Health Day
Plan, organise and coordinate Year 8 workshops incorporating interactive
learning activities between the colleges
2014
Buninyong Primary School
STEM program (Student Teaching Experience Mentor)
Mentor two first year Physical Education students throughout the
implementation of a four week skill focus program, proving constructive
feedback and advice to prepare them for their first teaching rounds.
2014
Christian College
Year 8 Outdoor Education Bike Camp
Assistant teacher, monitor and encourage safe participation in cycling, run
night-time activities.
Year 9 Bellarine Girls Black Creek Farm
Active participation in farm duties with the students.
Elective Expo Evening: Principles of Training Stall
Providing students and parents with insight into the course content and
potential pathways
Parent Teacher Interviews
Observing and active participation in parent-teacher interviews
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2014
Cyber Smart: Pre-service teach program
Outreach
2014
Anaphylaxis Management
OneNote - Microsoft
Christian College, Drysdale
2014
Classroom Management and Classroom Dynamics PD in the Pub
Australian Education Union
2013
Beyond Blue Mental Health
Asthma Management
Grovedale Secondary College
EMPLOYMENT
Current
Quest Skills for Life Outdoor Education Organisation
Assistant Leader/Facilitator
Key Responsibilities
Current
Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
Key Responsibilities
May 2008 January 2010
Manager
Glue Store (Fashion Retail)
Key Responsibilities
Lead outdoor education camps throughout various locations within Victoria
Facilitate student learning and personal development as a leader and within a
team
Motivate and encourage clients to maximise their full potential.
Fitness program planning and development.
Manage and motivate the staff team.
Conduct staff appraisal and performance reviews, organize and provide staff
training and development.
April 2006 October 2008
Restaurant Manager
Cremorne Hotel
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the operation of the restaurant, including staff training and
motivation
Manage staff and provide constructive feedback.
Dedicated, committed and extremely hard working
Resourcefully creative
Excellent organisation skills
Fitness and strength conditioning
Outdoor adventure activities including hiking and kayaking
SKILLS and INTERESTS
REFEREES
Paul Breguet
Sports coordinator at Christian College
Paul can elaborate on how I plan for individual
learning needs and requirements.
Ph: (03) 5253 2998
Sophie Maye
Supervising teacher at Christian College
Sophie can validate my initiative and ability to
plan and evaluate.
Ph: (03) 5241 1899
Nev Down
Tutor/Lecturer at Federation University
Nev can testify to my dedication for excellence
and commitment to developing innovative
learning resources.
Ph: (03) 5327 9892
Loris Gullock
Tutor/Lecturer at Federation University
Loris can affirm my assiduousness
excellent organisation skills.
Ph: (03) 5327 9919
