CURRICULUM VITAE FOR
ASHLEIGH WOODS
~07/05/1990~
p: 0428 879 799
e: awood428@eq.edu.au
OBJECTIVES
I would like to undertake a position that challenges me to build upon the knowledge and skills I
have attained during my Bachelor Degree in Education and my diverse sporting experiences. As
a teacher I aim to establish rewarding relationships with students, colleagues and teaching
professionals that will allow me develop my teaching pedagogy to facilitate inclusive,
productive, innovative and engaging learning environments for students within the classroom
and on the sporting field.
SKILLS SUMMARY
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Outstanding Teacher Ranking – Education Queensland
Instructing, inspiring and educating students of all ages in various learning
environments.
Leading, motivating and guiding children and teenagers through various group fitness
and outdoor education activities.
Effectively communicating directions and adapting lesson plans to comply with
changing conditions.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of patrons during instructions by analysing and
negotiating risks.
Improving the work place environment through my positive, enthusiastic and
passionate persona.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Education
University of Southern Queensland,
Graduating December, 2012
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Certificate III & IV in Fitness
Queensland Academy of Fitness,
December 2008
First steps in Mathematics Units 6 & 7 Measurement Teacher Course
Advanced CPR & First Aid Certificate (Expiry 2013)
Blue Card for Child Related Employment (Expiry 2014)
Pool Lifeguard inc. Oxygen Resuscitation Accreditation (Expiry 2013)
Bronze medallion Royal life Saving Queensland
Active After-school Communities Coach
Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety AustSwim Certificate (Expiry 2012)
Sports Medicine Awareness
Risk Reduction Workshop
Beginning Coaching General Principals
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Year 4/5 Composite Teacher –Brassall State School
(July – December 2013)
Brassall, Qld
Secondary Teacher – (Maths, Science, HPE) Crows Nest State School
Primary Sports Teacher – Crows Nest State School
(February 2013 – June 2013)
Crows Nest, Qld
Pool Supervisor, Spotless Employment Services
(February 2010 – 2013)
Oakey, Qld
Responsibilities: Supervision of Patrons, Controlled/ safe environment, Cleaning, Water testing, First aid
& CPR training
Head Lifeguard/ Gym instructor/Sports Coach/ Children’s Fitness Trainer/ Nutritional
advisor/Children supervisor, Highfields Fitness and Recreation
(September 2004 – 2013)
Highfields, Qld
Responsibilities: Teaching swimming and water safety, leadership skills, safety checks, supervision,
danger prevention, chemical testing, opening and closing pool, cleaning procedures. Ability to explain,
demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies. Ability to follow instruction and
respond to requests Ability to extend a hospitable attitude towards visitors and customers at the pool
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies Knowledge of effective lifesaving techniques
Knowledge of advanced and basic swimming strokes Knowledge of methods and procedures of swimming
pool operations Effective teaching techniques and practices
Swim Instructor, Rangeville State Primary School
(January 2012 – 2013)
Toowoomba, Qld
Responsibilities: Teach swimming and water safety.
Sports Coach, Fairholme College
(January 2012 – 2013)
Toowoomba, Qld
Responsibilities: Full responsibility of sporting teams, Coaching, & Refereeing different sports
Volunteer, Goodna State Primary School
(Aug 2012 – September 2012)
Volunteer, Inner Down Zone Primary School Carnival
(2009 - 2011)
Volunteer, Unity College Primary School
(2011)
Goodna, Qld
Toowoomba, Qld
Sunshine Coast, Qld
UNIVERSITY PLACEMENTS
Harristown Primary State School, Toowoomba
Internship
(8 October – 2 November, 2012)
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Practicum
(16 April – 4 May, 2012)
Responsibilities:
Full lessons/sessions – full responsibility for planning implementation and assessment of at least 50% of
full time load.
Rangeville State Primary School
Practicum
(15 August – 11 September, 2011)
Practicum
(16 May – 3 June, 2011)
Responsibilities:
Establishing presence and small group teaching, plan and deliver a sequence of learning experiences,
Increasing capacity to plan for diversity and manage class routines, balance of time. Lesson sequences
and small units of work where ICT is integral to the learning and teaching process. Full lessons with
differentiated objectives, content and assessment to cater for diversity with mentor input, Full sessions
ensuring that diversity is recognized and that planning incorporates strategies to deal with this. Co-plan
days with a focus on application of Universal Design for Learning strategies and/or differentiation to
cater for diversity
Crows Nest State Primary School
Practicum
(16 August – 3 September, 2010)
Practicum
(3 May – 14 May, 2010)
Responsibilities: Developing skills in effective questioning, delivering instructions and sequencing,
planning and embedding engaging constructivist learning experiences, observation of students and
mentor, reflection, assisting mentor as required.
St Saviours College
Practicum
(5 October – 16 October, 2009)
SPORTING ACHIEVMENTS
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Hell of the West Triathlete competitor (double Olympic distance) (2010 - current)
Queensland Basketball League Representative Player; Toowoomba Mountaineers (2007current)
QBL Most Improved Player Award (2009)
QBL Coach’s Choice Award (2008)
USQ – Student Guild Basketball Team (2010)
Achieved a 5-Year, Half Scholarship to Fairholme College. (2003- 2007)
Fairholme College - Sportswomen of the Year (2003 - 2007)
National Athletics Champion (2005 – 2007) & medallist 2006
Senior Sportswoman of the Year (2007).
Fairholme Sport Prefect (2003-2005)
Darling Downs Swimming Representative (2003 - 2007)
Fairholme Swimming Age Champion Medallist (2003 -2007)
Pierre De Coubertin Award recipient (2005)
Darling Downs Athletics Captain (2005)
Queensland Basketball Captain (2005 - 2007)
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HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Physical activity, Beach, Stand-up paddling, swimming, ball sports, team sports, reading and
cycling
REFEREES
Placement Referees:
Kerry Conway
Experienced Teacher,
Harristown State Primary School
Ph: 0407 144 520
Email: kconw1@eq.edu.au
Employment Referees:
Clinton Watts
A/Head of Department
HPE Specialist Teacher
Inner Downs Zone Primary Secretary
Crows Nest State School Crows Nest Q
Ph: 46 983 111
Email: cwatt63@eq.edu.au
Scott Edmunds
Principal
Crows Nest State School, Crows Nest Q
Ph: 46 983 111
Email: the.principal@crowsnestss.eq.edu.au
Greg Brand
Principal
Brassall State School, Brassall Q
Ph: 38 134 333
Email: gbran2@eq.edu.au
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