Toby Barnes
Grange,SA
Summary
Dedicated, supportive and organised professional who enjoys challenges and strives in team environments while also able to work successfully as an individual. An enthusiastic teacher who aims to develop positive relationships with all students and deliver engaging learning that maximises students’ potential. Will go beyond every day duties to build trusting and respectful relationships with staff and students and be actively engaged within the wider school community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher Year 1
Alberton Primary School
01.2023 - Current
- Year 1 Classroom teacher
- Collaborative teaching - Early Years PLT
- MultiLit Professional Development Workshop and implementation of InitiaLit Program - Year 1
- Literacy Guarantee Unit (LGU) coaching
- Sports Day committee member
Classroom Teacher - Reception/Transition
Bradshaw Primary School
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Classroom Teacher - Transition
- Collaborative team teaching with 3 other educators
- Site Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)
- Read Write Inc training and implementation
- Training in Walker Learning and Age-Appropriate Pedagogies
- Science of Reading seminars
- Arrente Language Beginners Class - 6 Week program
- Social Club and Sports Day committee member
Classroom Teacher - Year 1-7
Alberton Primary School
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Day-to-day classroom teaching
- Coaching with Lisa Burman (Literacy),
- Coaching with Lisa Jane O’Connor (Numeracy), Teaching across other learning areas - EY Science/STEM, H&PE and Social & Emotional Wellbeing, MP/UP Health
- STEM 500 Educators in Primary Schools: Thinking Mathematically and the Learning Design in STEM Program May 2019 - July 2020 - 70 hours
- Children’s Parliament of Alberton Primary School (CPAPS) Staff advisor for Public Relations Ministry
- Organised multiple Year 4-7 Girls Football carnivals
- Organised Sporting Schools funds - Physical Education
- Social Club organiser
Trade Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
05.2013 - 01.2017
- Trade Team Member - Timber Expert
- Assisted customers in making informed purchase choices and selecting products.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
Year 5 Classroom – 4th Year practicum
Allenby Gardens Primary School
01.2015
- Day-to-day classroom teaching/observing, Supervisor Year 4-5 Arbury Park Outdoor School camp (3 days), Coached inter-school sport – Year 6/7 Girls Soccer, Assisted in Western District Sports Day activities
Reception/Year 1 Classroom - 3rd Year practicum
Plympton Park Primary School
01.2014
- Day-to-day classroom teaching/observing, Assisted in Sports Day activities
Year 6/7 Classroom – 2nd Year practicum
Seaton Park Primary School
01.2013
- Day-to-day classroom teaching/observing, Assisted in Sports Day activities, Assisted in DECD Aquatics Program (West Lakes)
Year 4 Classroom – 1st Year practicum
Risdon Park Primary School
01.2012
- Day-to-day classroom teaching/observing
Year 6 Classroom – 1st Year practicum
Burnside Primary School
01.2012
- Day-to-day classroom teaching/observing
Education
Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary) -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA01.2015
Bachelor of Education (Primary)/Bachelor of Arts -
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA01.2011
Bachelor of Construction Management & Economics -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA01.2011
High School -
St Marks College
Port Pirie, SA12.2009
Skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Student-Centered Learning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Planning, organisation and time-management skills
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
- Ability to take initiative and be flexible
- Friendly and approachable
Certification
- S.A. Teachers Registration - 4437021
- HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID003 Provide first aid HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- Responding to Abuse and Neglect
References
Dan Jarrad
Principal - Alberton Primary School,
Dan.Jarrad679@schools.sa.edu.au
(08) 8447 1924
Cassia Konistis
Lead Educator 4-6 and Creative and Expressive Disciplines - Ngutu College
cassia.konistis@ngutucollege.org.au
(08) 7082 0410
Michele Turk
Assistant Director for Regional School Improvement
michele.turk@education.nt.gov.au
0437 383 248
Timeline
Classroom Teacher Year 1
Alberton Primary School
01.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher - Reception/Transition
Bradshaw Primary School
01.2021 - 09.2022
Classroom Teacher - Year 1-7
Alberton Primary School
04.2016 - 12.2020
Year 5 Classroom – 4th Year practicum
Allenby Gardens Primary School
01.2015
Reception/Year 1 Classroom - 3rd Year practicum
Plympton Park Primary School
01.2014
Trade Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
05.2013 - 01.2017
Year 6/7 Classroom – 2nd Year practicum
Seaton Park Primary School
01.2013
Year 4 Classroom – 1st Year practicum
Risdon Park Primary School
01.2012
Year 6 Classroom – 1st Year practicum
Burnside Primary School
01.2012
Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary) -
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Education (Primary)/Bachelor of Arts -
Flinders University
Bachelor of Construction Management & Economics -
University of South Australia
High School -
St Marks College
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