Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extra Curricular Experience
Publications
References
Interests
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Aidan Docherty

Physical Education Teacher
Toronto,ON

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement, reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction, and relational learning. Successful in helping students develop strong emotional, social, and cognitive skill sets.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Upper School Physical Education and D1 Soccer Head Coach

Crescent School
Toronto, ON
9 2017 - Current
  • Participated in curriculum re-design and integration of character assessments built into HPE. 'Self-Awareness' lesson and unit plan development for over 120 active students
  • Mentor (advisor to Grade 9-12 students, working with executive functioning, essential developmental traits, time management, and character development) to 13+ students per year
  • D1 Soccer Head Coach 2017-present (Coaching, Program Development 7-12, Character Development)
  • Planned and managed several CAIS Trips across Canada for 20+ students and athletes
  • Crafted successful training plans for Varsity and Junior Varsity squads of more than 18 athletes.

Senior PE & Aquatics / Yearbook

St. George's School
Toronto, ON
09.2012 - 06.2017
  • Taught 5 classes of 22+ students per year
  • Advisory Group (mentorship position to eleven current Gr 10 students (2016/2017))
  • Yearbook co-advisor: focus on design principles, photography; mentor for Yearbook students (12-25 students)
  • Created popular aquatics activity 'Watermelon Rugby'
  • Managed budgetary constraints effectively by implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service quality or safety standards.

Teacher on Call, Senior School and Junior School

York House School
Vancouver, BC
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • Grade 8-12 Socials, PE (including AP History, Human Geography)
  • Grade 3-7 Math, PE, Art, Socials
  • Emphasis on in-class tech and differential learning (iPads, Google Docs, Cloud based programs)
  • Oversaw small group & individual work.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary+Middle, Physical Education

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC

Bachelor of Arts - History Major, Classics Minor

University of Victoria
Victoria

High School Diploma -

West Point Grey Academy
Vancouver, BC

Skills

Goal Setting

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Extra Curricular Experience

2017-Present (Crescent School)

D1 Varsity Soccer Coach (18+ student athletes); 2 CAIS Championships (2019, 2023)

D2 Basketball Coach (12+ athletes)

Grade 9/10 Junior Tennis Coach


2012-2017 (St. George's School)

Head of Sport, Track + Field and Cross Country (administrator for XC league race at St. George's of 200+ competitors from Grade 8-12)

- Facilitated international trips for Track & Field Athletes (8-10 athletes) in conjunction with York House School to Oregon Relays

- Managed 100+ athletes in Grade 8-12 Track + Field, 7 coaches, and controlled budget of $5000+ per year

- Managed 60+ athletes in Grade 8-12 Cross Country, 3 coaches, and controlled budget of $3000+ per year


Basketball Coach for Grades 8A,9A and 2nd Varsity (Gr 11-12)

- 15+ students, worked in head coaching and assistant coaching roles


Soccer Coach for Grades 10 and 2nd Varsity

- Previous experience as a Varsity soccer player at University of Victoria (5 years)


Publications

  • Being Good Neighbors: Lessons From the Past, Policies For the Future, Tim Ell, Joy Fisher, University of Victoria, 2008, 29, 118-122
  • The Trireme Rowers: The Heart and Soul of the Greatest Ship of Ancient Times, Kept under Dr. Geoffrey Kron - Dossier, Professor Greek/Roman Studies, University of Victoria, 2008

References

  • Michael Brisbois, Head of HPE, Crescent School, mbrisbois@crescentschool.org
  • Fraser Bertram, Director of Athletics, Crescent School, fbertram@crescentschool.org
  • Natalie Vera, Head of Academics, Crescent School, nvera@crescentschool.org
  • Tom Matthews, former Head of School, St. George's School, provided upon request

Interests

Golf

Cooking and fine dining

History and Ancient Civilizations

Timeline

Teacher on Call, Senior School and Junior School

York House School
09.2013 - 12.2014

Senior PE & Aquatics / Yearbook

St. George's School
09.2012 - 06.2017

Upper School Physical Education and D1 Soccer Head Coach

Crescent School
9 2017 - Current

Bachelor of Education - Elementary+Middle, Physical Education

University of Victoria

Bachelor of Arts - History Major, Classics Minor

University of Victoria

High School Diploma -

West Point Grey Academy
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