Joni Kilbane
Perth,Perth and Kinross
Summary
I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and positive attitude. I am a versatile candidate with a commitment and willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Special Education Teacher
Perth and Kinross Council
Scone, Perth and Kinross
01.2019 - Current
- Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to ASN students.
- Assessed ASN student abilities and crafted individual teaching plans.
- Created classroom environment appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
- Employed variety of instructional techniques and media to meet individual student needs and capabilities.
- Coached and mentored other professionals who work with children with disabilities.
- Planned learning strategies, activities and materials to reflect needs of individual students.
Area Support Teacher
Perth and Kinross Council
Perth, Perth and Kinross
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Designed lesson plans and resources for learners receiving learning support.
- Liaised with teaching professionals from different disciplines and crafted action plans for targeted pupils.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities, facilitating syllabus coverage.
- Collaborated with teachers to ascertain learning requirements and implemented study plans to achieve goals.
- Worked with individual students, providing personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support.
- Monitored progress and wrote reports on pupils receiving learning support.
Primary Teacher
Aberdeenshire Council
Banff, Aberdeenshire
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Planned and organised classroom opportunities that consistently facilitated positive learning experiences.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
Primary Teacher
Aberdeenshire Council
Turriff, Aberdeenshire
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Evaluated own teaching critically to identify weak areas and make improvements.
- Prepared and presented informative reports to parents.
- Encouraged students to work together to achieve goals.
- Planned and presented lessons catering to varying needs and abilities.
- Set expectations for behaviour and dealt with discipline cases as outlined in school policies.
- Safeguarded security of all students and intervened in cases of conflict between students.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
University of Glasgow
Glasgow September 2010 - 07.2014
Skills
- Communication- I can chair stakeholder meetings, including developing and maintaining positive relationships, while delivering complex and sensitive information with potentially contentious subjects
- Data analysis- Experienced in reviewing progress against agreed objectives with internal and external stakeholders Collating, analysing and presenting qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate agreed targets and set goals
- Program design- Confident in producing content and learning experiences for target audiences Experience in selecting program activities that bring about desired results, engage stakeholders and conceptualise content and outcomes
- Leadership- Experience with managing staff schedules, delegating responsibilities and facilitating staff development opportunities through strong communication and dedicated training sessions I have the ability to build and manage interpersonal relationships within the workplace and handle conflict resolution matters effectively
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Perth and Kinross Council
01.2019 - Current
Area Support Teacher
Perth and Kinross Council
08.2017 - 01.2019
Primary Teacher
Aberdeenshire Council
08.2016 - 08.2017
Primary Teacher
Aberdeenshire Council
08.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
University of Glasgow
September 2010 - 07.2014
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