Certified SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) (issued by Swim England in March 2024)
Certified SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming (issued by Swim England in May 2024)
Lifesaving Skills Certificate issued by Tokyo Fire Department - SEPTEMBER 2024
Emergency First Aid at Work issued by Director of Training Anthony Milner - SEPTEMBER 2024
STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers issued by Chief Executive Safety Training Awards Dave Candler - JANUARY 2025
Teaching issued by Dean of Education Prof. Dennis Francis & Emeritus John MacBeath - AUGUST 2025
I am inspired by personal growth, teaching, and helping others gain confidence through skill development. I thrive in environments that involve learning, creativity, and human interaction. My interests include swimming, fitness training, teaching, architecture and design, photography, calligraphy, and cultural exploration. What motivates me most is seeing measurable progress in others, whether in the pool, classroom, or creative projects. I am disciplined, patient, and highly adaptable, with strong intercultural communication skills developed through living and working across Japan, the Middle East, and Europe. I value professionalism, structure, and continuous improvement, and I bring energy, responsibility, and creativity to everything I do.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, and coordinate tasks in academic, professional, and teaching environments. Experienced in managing time-sensitive responsibilities, guiding individuals and small groups, and maintaining clear communication across multicultural settings. Proven leadership skills through roles involving student coordination, swim instruction, and tutoring, ensuring structured progression, safety, and measurable results. Highly adaptable, reliable, and capable of working independently or as part of a team while meeting deadlines and performance standards.
Certified Swim England Level 1 and Level 2 Swimming Teacher, actively teaching since December 2023, with an overall teaching background since October 2020
Recognised for achieving rapid, visible progress in students’ swimming ability, confidence, and technique
Gained a strong reputation as a reliable and effective swimming instructor in both the UK and Japan
Served as Class Coordinator during final year of BA (Hons) Architecture, demonstrating leadership and organisation
Completed architectural internships at internationally recognised firms, including Shigeru Ban Architects
Achieved consistent 5-star reviews as a Tour Guide in Japan
Successfully developed and maintained a commissioned Arabic calligraphy and design practice
I bring extensive experience teaching swimming since December 2023, supported by an overall teaching background since October 2020. I am certified by Swim England (Levels 1 and 2) and have taught children and adults of varying ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds in both the UK and Japan. I am known for delivering structured, results-driven lessons while maintaining a safe, motivating, and nurturing learning environment. My experience includes working with beginners, nervous swimmers, and students with language barriers, requiring patience, adaptability, and clear communication. I maintain high standards of safety, discipline, and professionalism, and I am physically fit, regularly attending the gym to support endurance and demonstration quality. I am highly motivated, respectful of local culture, and fully prepared to relocate to Kuwait and commit long-term to a professional teaching role.
