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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
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Claire Hill

Claire Hill

Teaching Intern
Durban

Summary

I am a dedicated teaching intern with a strong foundation in tutoring and a Master’s degree in Medical Science. Experienced in mentoring students across various subjects, with a passion for fostering educational growth. Background in Indoor and Outdoor Hockey and Rowing, showcasing leadership, teamwork, and discipline.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Hockey Coach/Goalkeeper Coach

Thomas More College
01.2024 - Current
  • Assess skills and abilities of individual players and provide coaching to goalkeepers from grade 8-12.
  • Design and conduct structured and engaging practice sessions whilst focusing on skill development, teamwork, and physical conditioning.
  • Instruct players on positioning, and offensive and defensive strategies.

Hockey Coach

St. Mary's DSG
6 2021 - 01.2024
  • Liaise with parents should they have any concerns
  • Organise players to make sure they arrive on time for matches
  • Communicate effectively to players regarding the game structure
  • Be warm, approachable and empathetic should players have any concerns.

Hockey Coach

Kearsney College
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided mentorship to junior goalkeepers within the team, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and growth.
  • Created agility training drills to improve reflexes.
  • Provided detailed feedback to the Director of Hockey on goalkeepers' strengths and weaknesses.

Lay Counsellor

The Open Door Crisis Centre
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Counselled booked and drop in clients for awide range of personal and social issues such as rape, family issues, and bullying
  • Kept up to date records of clients sessions
  • Contacted clients telephonically for follow up visits.

Tutor

Private
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
  • Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.

Hockey Goalkeeper Coach

Westville Girls' High
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Collaborated with head coach to identify areas for improvement in goalkeeping techniques, leading to more effective training sessions.
  • Implemented injury prevention measures by incorporating flexibility training, proper warm-ups, and cool-downs into practice routines.
  • Contributed to team success by providing expert advice on goalkeeper tactics and strategies during games.

Education

Master in Medical Science - Behavioural Medicine

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2022 - Current

BA Honours Psychology - undefined

Varsity College
01.2020 - 05.2020

BSC Psychology - undefined

University of the Pacific
California, USA
01.2017 - 05.2017

BA Psychology & Communication Science - undefined

Varsity College
01.2016 - 05.2019

Skills

SA Indoor Hockey Team

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Interests

Hiking

Fishing

Reading

Rowing

Hockey

Timeline

Hockey Coach/Goalkeeper Coach

Thomas More College
01.2024 - Current

Hockey Coach

Kearsney College
07.2023 - 08.2023

Master in Medical Science - Behavioural Medicine

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2022 - Current

Lay Counsellor

The Open Door Crisis Centre
01.2021 - 02.2022

BA Honours Psychology - undefined

Varsity College
01.2020 - 05.2020

Tutor

Private
01.2019 - 11.2020

BSC Psychology - undefined

University of the Pacific
01.2017 - 05.2017

Hockey Goalkeeper Coach

Westville Girls' High
01.2016 - 12.2016

BA Psychology & Communication Science - undefined

Varsity College
01.2016 - 05.2019

Hockey Coach

St. Mary's DSG
6 2021 - 01.2024
Claire HillTeaching Intern