Kane Tooley
Nottingh,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in secondary education, specialising in outdoor education and social development. Proficient in delivering learning strategies and providing support to low-achieving students through positive reinforcement and individualised instruction. Strong skills in progress monitoring, timekeeping, and effective parent communication, complemented by a positive attitude and a commitment to fostering patience and empathy. Career goals include enhancing educational outcomes through innovative teaching methods and continued professional development. Hardworking student seeking career in teaching. Passionate about helping students grow and learn. Applies education and personal experiences to accurately support teaching staff and take on new challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
30
30
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching Assistant
Westbury Academy
Notingham, Nottinghamshire
2023.09 - Current
- Improved student engagement by utilizing interactive learning techniques.
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimizing and resolving conflicts.
- Collaborated with teaching staff in organizing school events, fostering community spirit.
- Supported SEN students on a 1:1 basis throughout their experiences in school daily
Behavioral Mentor
Porchester Primary school
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2021.04 - 2021.09
- Liaised with families and caregivers to develop realistic and achievable targets
- Built positive and productive relationships for enhanced social support.
- Promoted emotional intelligence amongst pupils through various teaching methods.
- Supervised small groups of children with additional mental health and emotional needs in assigned tasks.
- Helped colleagues with the development of behavioral intervention plans by closely observing students' behavior.
- Planned and supervised after school clubs and lunchtime enrichment activities with the schools equipment provided.
Teaching assistant
Aquinas Education
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2019.09 - 2021.04
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
- Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
Sports Apprentice
Robert Shaw Primary School
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2018.09 - 2019.09
- Gained proficiency in behavioral techniques by shadowing colleagues
- Actively participated in staff briefings and training
- Undertook additional responsibilities willingly, displaying commitment towards job role.
- Organized records of work progress.
- Marked workbooks for colleagues when available
- Planned lessons for each year group based on curriculum
Education
GCSEs - English Literature
Bluecoat Academy
Nottingham 2012.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - English Language
Bluecoat Academy
Nottingham 2012.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bluecoat Academy
Nottingham 2012.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Science
Bluecoat Academy
Nottingham 2012.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - History
Bluecoat Academy
Nottingham 2012.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Bluecoat Academy
Nottingham 2012.09 - 2017.06
NVQ Level 2 - The Delivery of Physical Activity
Nottingham College
Nottingham 2018.09 - 2019.09
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Outdoor education
- Positive reinforcement
- Timekeeping
- Learning strategies delivery
- Patience and empathy
- Social development
- Low achieving student support
- Parent communication
- Secondary education
- Positive attitude
- Individual and group instruction
Affiliations
- Sports
- Exercise
- Socialising
- Music Production
Certification
Team Teach Positive Behavior Management and De-Escalation Level 2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Westbury Academy
2023.09 - Current
Behavioral Mentor
Porchester Primary school
2021.04 - 2021.09
Teaching assistant
Aquinas Education
2019.09 - 2021.04
Sports Apprentice
Robert Shaw Primary School
2018.09 - 2019.09
NVQ Level 2 - The Delivery of Physical Activity
Nottingham College
2018.09 - 2019.09
GCSEs - English Literature
Bluecoat Academy
2012.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - English Language
Bluecoat Academy
2012.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bluecoat Academy
2012.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Science
Bluecoat Academy
2012.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - History
Bluecoat Academy
2012.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Bluecoat Academy
2012.09 - 2017.06