HOLLIE ROONEY
Hampton in Arden, Solihull,West Midlands
Summary
Experienced educator specialising in special educational needs and personalised learning. Delivers neurodiversity-informed practices and positive behaviour support while ensuring safeguarding. Conducts assessments and progress monitoring, prioritising pastoral support and family communication. Collaborates with multi-agency teams and manages risk assessments for educational visits, fostering an inclusive environment for A-level students across multiple subjects.
Overview
16
16
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Career Break – Family Responsibilities
2024.12 - 2026.09
- Delivered private tutoring sessions to improve student comprehension and academic performance.
- Now looking to return to education in a part-time teaching role.
- Took planned career break to focus on child development and family responsibilities.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Private Tutor – Degree, A-level and GCSE
Self-employed
2019.11 - 2026.09
- Supported students in developing subject knowledge, building confidence, and preparing for exams, leading to measurable progress in their studies.
- Adapted explanations, resources and teaching approaches to meet individual learners’ needs and goals, fostering personalised learning experiences.
- Tutored English, Religious Studies, Sociology, Criminology and History at GCSE, A-level and degree level, enhancing students' understanding and academic performance.
Learning Mentor / Cover Supervisor / Trainee RS Teacher / RS Lead Teacher
EBN Academy
2015.11 - 2024.11
- Developed and implemented schemes of work to support effective Religious Studies teaching and curriculum delivery.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons, adapting content and resources for learners with a range of learning needs.
- Monitored pupil progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes and inform future teaching strategies.
- Designed individual education plans, learning targets and examination materials.
- Provided tailored support to learners with diverse needs, including autism and ADHD, to enhance their educational experience.
- Managed behavior consistently and used appropriate strategies to support engagement and positive outcomes.
- Recorded safeguarding concerns and liaised with parents, carers and external agencies.
- Facilitated discussions during parents' evenings to communicate student progress and strengthen school-home partnerships.
- Planned educational visits and completed relevant risk assessments.
Trainee Teacher
The Streetly Academy, Birmingham
Birmingham
2015.09 - 2015.10
- Researched, planned and delivered engaging lessons, including PSHCE tutor sessions, to enhance student understanding.
- Implemented safeguarding measures to protect students' well-being.
- Communicated with colleagues and parents to address pupils’ educational and personal needs, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Attended curriculum meetings and contributed to departmental planning.
- Organised after-school drama club and educational trips, ensuring compliance with safety regulations through detailed risk assessments.
Learning Mentor and Attendance Officer
Nelson School, Birmingham
Birmingham
2015.07 - 2015.09
- Designed and delivered individual mentoring plans and PSHCE programme to enhance student engagement and well-being.
- Facilitated communication with parents to strengthen support for student development. and maintained safeguarding records.
- Supported attendance procedures by preparing formal correspondence and ensuring compliance with established processes.
- Developed and maintained links with external agencies.
SEN ASDAN Tutor
Northern House School
Castle Bromwich
2009.09 - 2015.06
- Collaborated with autism specialists and multi-agency professionals to enhance support through Common Assessment Framework processes.
- Employed a holistic approach to address pupils’ educational, social, and emotional needs, fostering overall development.
- Supported behavior using de-escalation strategies and implemented physical intervention in line with relevant plans and procedures.
- Set and reviewed pupil targets, individual education plans and positive handling plans.
- Developed Religious Education curriculum content and delivered tailored learning experiences for pupils with additional needs.
- Followed safeguarding procedures relating to abuse, child sexual exploitation and substance misuse.
Project Relief Worker
Stoneham Housing Association
Coventry
2010.01 - 2013.08
- Developed individual support plans to meet residents’ diverse needs safely and effectively.
- Organised and coordinated resident engagement activities in adherence to housing and tenancy procedures.
- Collaborated with partner agencies to streamline housing-benefit administration processes.
- Oversaw security and maintenance of properties as key-holder for four properties and helped maintain property standards.
Residential Support Worker
Inspiration Care Limited
Birmingham
2009.06 - 2009.09
- Provided targeted support to children facing learning and behavioural difficulties to foster their development.
- Supported children's emotional and physical needs, fostering positive behaviour through consistent reinforcement.
- Identified emotional or developmental concerns and liaised with parents and care staff to ensure appropriate support.
- Maintained comprehensive records of activities, behaviour, and meals to monitor individual progress.
Education
Straight to Teaching – QTS - Religious Studies
TES
2017.09 - 2018.11
GCSE - Mathematics
TES
BA (Hons) - Working with Children, Young People and Families
Newman University
Birmingham 2010.01 - 2014.01
HND - Hospitality Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
2006.01 - 2008.01
A levels - B, C
Solihull Sixth Form College
2002.01 - 2005.01
10 GCSEs - undefined
St Peter’s School
Birmingham 1996.01 - 2002.01
Skills
- Subject tutoring
- A-level instruction
- Curriculum development
- Education planning
- Assessment and reporting
- Special educational needs and personalised learning
- Autism and neurodiversity-informed practice
- Behaviour support
- Child safeguarding
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Resource management
- Psychological understanding
- Differentiation
- Pastoral care
- Problem-solving
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full UK driving licence. Volunteer with Chengeta, a charity school in Africa, supporting fundraising and the organisation of an annual Christmas entertainment evening, including catering for approximately 200 guests.
Timeline
Career Break – Family Responsibilities
2024.12 - 2026.09
Private Tutor – Degree, A-level and GCSE
Self-employed
2019.11 - 2026.09
Straight to Teaching – QTS - Religious Studies
TES
2017.09 - 2018.11
Learning Mentor / Cover Supervisor / Trainee RS Teacher / RS Lead Teacher
EBN Academy
2015.11 - 2024.11
Trainee Teacher
The Streetly Academy, Birmingham
2015.09 - 2015.10
Learning Mentor and Attendance Officer
Nelson School, Birmingham
2015.07 - 2015.09
BA (Hons) - Working with Children, Young People and Families
Newman University
2010.01 - 2014.01
Project Relief Worker
Stoneham Housing Association
2010.01 - 2013.08
SEN ASDAN Tutor
Northern House School
2009.09 - 2015.06
Residential Support Worker
Inspiration Care Limited
2009.06 - 2009.09
HND - Hospitality Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
2006.01 - 2008.01
A levels - B, C
Solihull Sixth Form College
2002.01 - 2005.01
10 GCSEs - undefined
St Peter’s School
1996.01 - 2002.01
GCSE - Mathematics
TES