Matthew Cram Kelf

More About Matthew Cram Kelf

About Me

I am a very empathetic, respectful, calm and flexible educator and mentor with a passion for connecting with others and making a difference. I pride myself on being a caring and understanding role model for youth. I take an holistic approach to educating and mentoring, and allow students to learn at their own pace and in their own way in a safe and supportive environment. I am very humble and willing to learn with and from others, of all ages. I love being in the outdoors and being active and believe that getting back to basic human nature will allow children to be more in tune with themselves and the environment in which they live in. 

My main passions:

• Health
• Physical activity
• Mentoring
• The outdoors

My Experience and Qualifications

• Secondary Health and PE teacher (10 years)
• Secondary Science teacher (3 years) – Year 7: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Year 9: Forensic Science
• Year 7 & 9/10 Coordinator (4 years)
• Running re-engagement programs – Physical activity, mindfulness, goal setting
• Bike education trained
• Junior tennis and basketball coach
• Relief teaching at primary and secondary levels (mainly PE)
• Holiday sports programs for Kelly Sports
• Teaching basketball programs
• Tennis coaching
• Bike Education trained 
• Level 2 First Aid including CPR and Epipen
• Level 3 Diabetes
• Anaphylaxis
• Calm Kids – Mindfulness for Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD and Anxiety P-12
• Full VIT Registration

Why Be The Change?

In the last couple of years, I have noticed a shift in children’s motivation for learning and life in general. I believe the current schooling system doesn’t wholeheartedly value the individual, the way learning occurs and what children learn. The rates of physical and mental health issues have increased exponentially and children are losing touch with themselves and how they connect with others. This has inspired me to change the narrative of what education looks like. My mission is to provide an educational and mentoring experience that is holistic in its approach, incorporating life skills that prepare children for the future and builds on holistic practices that maintain and promote health and wellbeing, physical and mental fitness, as well as provide opportunities for meaningful social connections. I engage youth in sports, mindfulness and personal development activities to help them identify and reflect on their strengths and weaknesses, and learn skills and tools to help them become the best version of themselves. 

My Tutoring Offerings:

• Basketball and Tennis Coaching
• Bike Education Program
• Sports Coaching and Mentoring/Life Skills

I am offering one-on-one and group face-face and online sessions. I am currently taking bookings for school/business hours on Wednesdays, after school hours on Thursday/Fridays and Saturday mornings.

Please contact me via email at matthew_cram_kelf@protonmail.com for more information.