RESUME

David Kinnersley
Email: davidwkinnersley@gmail.com

Mobile: 0419 809 647

PERSONAL STATEMENT
A Bachelor of Teaching - Secondary undergraduate majoring in Mathematics and Physics with special interest in
the areas of athletics coaching and music. An energetic, multi-skilled young professional who is passionate about
education with a talent for communicating and relating to teenagers.

EDUCATION
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La Trobe University, Bundoora, Bachelor of Teaching Secondary with methods in Mathematics and
Physics, 2012 present (Expected graduation 2015)

Athletics Australia Level 2 Coach Sprints, Jumps and Hurdles

Athletics Australia Level 2 Coach Throws and Walks

Girton Grammar School, Bendigo, 2003 2008, Senior Prefect

TEACHING PLACEMENTS
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2015 Physics Camp with Bilanook College and Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 week

2015 - Billanook College, Mooroolbark 5 weeks. Year 11 Physics and Year 8 Maths.

2015 - Girton Grammar School, Bendigo 4 weeks. Year 11 Physics, Year 10 Science and Year 9 Science

2014 - Girton Grammar School, Bendigo 2 weeks. Year 12 Physics, Year 11 Physics and Year 10 Science

2014 - Bishop Druitt College, Coffs Harbour 4 weeks. Year 12 Advanced Maths, Year 11 General Maths,
Year 9 Advanced Maths, Year 8 Maths, Year 7 Maths

2013 - Castlemaine Secondary College, Castlemaine 3 weeks. Year 11 Physics, Year 11 General Maths

2012 - Lalor Secondary College, Lalor 1 week. Year 8 Maths, Year 8 Science, Year 10 Science

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Has a keen interest in youth leadership having been actively involved in RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award)
for four years. RYLA is a one week residential camp for people between 18 and 25 years of age. The week is
designed to cover concepts of self and community leadership, with the underlying focus of challenging oneself
beyond the comfort zone. Involvement in this program both as a delegate and facilitator has imparted valuable
leadership and communication skills in an emotion charged environment.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
GENESIS MUSIC SCHOOL

2015 present

Instrumental Teacher of Piano, Clarinet, Flute, Recorder and Saxophone at Auburn Primary School
This involves the teaching of 10 students per week at the school. Responsible for the delivery, planning and
preparation of the lessons and tracking the students improvement through the year.

ST KEVINS COLLEGE, TOORAK

2010 - 2013

Head High Jump Coach

Under the leadership of Efim Shuravetsky, Stephen Cain and Luke Travers, responsible for the development of
the senior High jump team for the APS Athletics Carnival. Forced to leave the team in 2014 due to university
commitments.
Achievements:
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Consistently high results (2013, all 6 jumpers were in the top 4 at the APS carnival)

Excellent injury management record

KOROWA ANGLICAN GIRLS SCHOOL, GLEN IRIS

2012 - 2013

Head Coach - Contracted by E&J Athletics

After spending a season coaching javelin, discus and shot put for the team, was asked to head the program and
change disciplines to sprints, hurdles and distance running. This expanded role required a larger time
commitment and included responsibility of being the first point of contact between the school and the other
contracted coaches.

E&J ATHLETICS

2010 to present

Athletics Coach Various

Worked as an athletics coach in many schools throughout Melbourne including MLC, PLC, Camberwell Boys,
Fintona as well as guest coaching at Gippsland Academy of Sport Clinics and Athletics Bendigo Clinics.

REFERENCES
David Micallef Director of Genesis Music School
0421 426 674

Chris Porter Co-director RYLA D9800 2013/14

0414 597 921

Graham Crickmore Senior Physics Teacher, Girton Grammar School

03 5441 3114
Additional referees available upon request