Born and raised in London with a Jamaican heritage, Joy has always enjoyed helping those around her develop their skills while also being a positive influence in their lives. Working with children has been Joy’s passion from an early age, her work as a youth worker and a football coach steered her to complete her PGCE to become a primary school teacher. 

 

Her experience working with children as young as 2 as well as adults has provided Joy with a meaningful understanding of how to motivate individuals, helping them to find the strength and drive within themselves to reach their full potential. Joy’s work with children and adults with physical and learning disabilities truly cemented her belief that when you focus on what an individual can do, you can unlock their ability to achieve great things. 

 

Nurturing growth across many areas is fundamental to Joy’s approach in both teaching and coaching, a football session should not just be about ball skills but encompass a range of aspects such as self-confidence, leadership, respect for others and perseverance. 

 

The belief that everyone regardless of their background, age, gender or ability should feel valued and have access to high quality services is the driving force behind Joy’s work and that of Dee Dream Life. 

 

Background 

• Post Graduate Certificate of Education 

• BSc Sports Science and Coaching 

• Primary School Teacher 

• Football Coach – Arsenal Football Club in the Community

• Disability Football Coach – Arsenal in the Community

• Disability Football Coach – Tottenham Hotspur Foundation

• Native English Teacher 

• Head of Education Development 

• Physical Education Subject Leader 

• Youth Worker 

• Youth Club Coordinator 

• Personal Tutor and Life Coach

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Qualifications and Workshops 

• FA Level 2 Coaching Award

• FA Level 1 Coaching Award

• How to Coach Disabled People in Sport

• NDCS BSL for Football

• FA Level 7 Referee

• Sports Leaders UK: Women Get Set Go workshop – Trained tutor

• Sports Leaders UK: Dance Leadership – Trained tutor

• Speak Easy Level 2 – Sexual Health and Relationship course

• Emergency Aid course

• Safeguarding and Child Protection