Isabella – Graduate Teaching Assistant | University of Bath
Isabella is a highly motivated Health and Exercise Science graduate from the University of Bath, bringing a strong combination of academic knowledge, coaching experience and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting the development of young people. Her career in personal training and rehabilitation has given her extensive experience assessing individual needs, adapting programmes, explaining concepts clearly and helping people build confidence through structured, encouraging support.
Alongside this, Isabella has experience working directly with children through dance teaching and school sport, and has recently completed Level 3 qualifications in Education and Training and Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement. She is now well placed to transfer her maturity, communication skills and evidence-informed approach into education as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science with Placement Year, Upper Second Class Honours: University of Bath
- A Levels: Mathematics (B), English (A), Photography (B), Welsh Baccalaureate (A*): Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks
- GCSEs: 11 GCSEs – 5 A*s, 5 As and 1 B: Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks
Experience Summary
Isabella brings significant experience in coaching, health education and personalised support, alongside earlier experience working with children. Her ability to motivate others, adapt to individual needs and communicate clearly provides a strong foundation for supporting pupils within a school environment.
- Extensive one-to-one coaching experience, assessing individual needs and creating personalised programmes designed to build confidence, independence and sustained progress
- Supported young children aged 3–6 as an Assistant Dance Teacher, communicating instructions clearly and helping pupils develop coordination, confidence and enjoyment of movement
- Developed leadership experience as a Sports Prefect, motivating younger pupils to participate in activities and working alongside teaching staff to create safe and inclusive opportunities
- Worked as a Rehabilitation Specialist supporting individuals with chronic joint pain, adapting activities to different physical needs and using education and encouragement to promote positive outcomes
- Recently completed Level 3 qualifications in Education and Training and Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, demonstrating a growing commitment to education and training
- Brings strong knowledge of health, exercise, anatomy, physiology, psychology and wellbeing from both her degree and professional career
- An experienced motivational coach and relationship builder who is confident providing clear feedback, monitoring progress and adapting her approach to the individual
Key Strengths
Key Strengths
- Graduate Education Support
- Health & Exercise Science
- One-to-One Support
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Supporting Individual Needs
- Health & Wellbeing Education
- Behaviour-Change Coaching
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Sports & Physical Activity
- Leadership & Motivation
- Planning & Progress Monitoring
- Adaptability
- Organisation & Time Management
- First Aid
- Positive & Encouraging Approach