Stephanie Darling

Innovative Physical Education Teacher with two years of secondary school experience, committed to inspiring a lifelong appreciation for health, physical education, and teamwork. Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in Secondary Physical Education. Strong background in developing and implementing engaging, inclusive sports programs that foster physical health, teamwork, and personal growth in young people.

Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills aimed at motivating and inspiring pupils to achieve their best both inside and outside the classroom. Adept at tailoring lessons to meet diverse needs and encouraging students to develop not only physical skills but also critical thinking and resilience through sports and activities.

Physical Education Teacher/Pupil Support - Beeslack Community High School - Penicuik

(2025-08 - 2026-08)

• Planned and delivered engaging Physical Education lessons to BGE and Senior Phase pupils, promoting physical fitness and teamwork.
• Implemented national curriculum standards in lesson planning to ensure comprehensive physical education and skill development.
• Monitored and assessed pupil progress in physical education, providing feedback to support continued attainment and development.
• Liaised with subject teachers to implement adaptive learning strategies and classroom accommodations, ensuring students facing pastoral challenges could fully access the curriculum.
• Provided one-to-one pupil support to provide inclusion, safety, academic engagement and behavioral intervention.

Physical Education Teacher NQT - Beeslack Community High School

(2024-08 - 2025-06)

• Deliver high quality and inclusive lessons to BGE and Senior Phase pupils
• Adhere to school ethos and philosophies
• Ensure the safety and development of pupils for continued attainment
• Continued knowledge and development of national curriculum
• Plan and deliver extracurricular and wider school activities

Youth Worker - RUTS - Gorebridge

(2022-12 - 2023-06)

• Assist in the delivery of learning opportunities for young people that use motorcycles /bicycles/boxing as a focus.
• Working with young people to create opportunities in interview preparation skills, apprenticeships, occupations, job training, university applications, and further educational opportunities.

Head Soccer Coach - United Soccer Coaching - San Carlos

(2019-01 - 2022-05)

• Design and deliver tactical and technical soccer sessions.
• Design and deliver sessions for elite program sessions.
• Conduct team try-outs and make selections.
• Make coaching decisions in terms of player personnel.
• Maintain current certification in First Aid and CPR/AED.

Head/Assistant Soccer Coach - Stanford Soccer Club - Palo Alto

(2011-08 - 2022-05)

• Assist in planning and coordination of in-season practices including team and individual workouts.
• Schedule and coordinate drills.
• Plan and execute practice and game preparations.
• Ensure player safety including monitor playing environment.
• Design and incorporate injury prevention programs including plyometric and isometric exercises.

Physical Therapy Aide - BreakThrough Physical Therapy - Sunnyvale

(2021-09 - 2022-05)

• Maintained office and therapy equipment by cleaning and making minor repairs.
• Preparation and setup of modalities as per therapist's requests.
• Administrative duties including consulting with therapists and MD office on patient Plan of Care.
• Performing and guiding patients through rehabilitation programs.
• Observation of therapist-patient assessment including video log footage, Initial Evaluations, and Follow Up appointments.

Assistant Coach - Menlo School - Menlo Park

(2015-10 - 2019-02)

• Provide leadership in personal, academic, and athletic development.
• Plan and execute practice and game preparation.
• Assisting in coaching student-athlete, evaluating their performances.
• Contribute to holistic student-athlete development, including participating in and promoting leadership and moral.
• Conduct team try-outs.

PGDE - Secondary Physical Education - UWS (2023-08 - 2023-08)

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science - San Jose State University (2019-01 - 2021-05)

Associate of Science - Kinesiology - San Jose City College (2017-08 - 2018-12)