Joanna Tocka
Kinsale
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with talent for fostering engaging and inclusive classroom environments. Skilled in adapting lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and creating positive atmosphere that encourages learning. Effective communicator with knack for building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents. Eager to bring creativity and commitment to educational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Final Year Placement
Summercove National School
Kinsale
2025.09 - 2025.11
- I have completed my final year placement in Junior Infants and 3rd Class.
- Encouraged open communication amongst pupils fostering team spirit and respect for diversity.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, fostering inclusive education.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods.
- Enhanced student participation with engaging group tasks.
- Utilised diverse teaching aids, enhancing comprehension of subjects taught.
- Designed interactive activities for better understanding of complex concepts.
Substitute Teacher
Scoil Naomh Eltin
Kinsale, Co. Cork
2024.05 - 2025.06
- I have subbed in Scoil Naomh Eltin on multiple occasions.
- I have experience in subbing in a variety of classrooms as a teacher, as well as SNA.
- I have also substituted in the SET unit in school.
- I have fostered positive student-teacher relationships to encourage student participation.
- I have implemented creative lesson plans to boost student engagement.
Second Year Placement
Scoil Naomh Eltin
Kinsale, County Cork
2024.04 - 2024.05
- My second year placement consisted of a five-week teaching block, which I completed in third class.
- During this placement, I have taught all curricular areas, with a special focus on SEN children present in the classroom.
- As this was a longer placement, I was given more responsibility and was often teaching without supervision.
- During this placement I was responsible for managing classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and utilised efficiently for lesson delivery.
- Similalry, during my time in the school I was implementing positive discipline techniques, reducing disruptions and fostering a conducive learning environment.
- I have also supervised students in assemblies and during other gatherings and provided one-to-one mentoring for underachieving and struggling pupils.
First Year Placement
Scoil Mhuire na nGrást
Belgooly, Co. Cork
2023.02 - 2023.03
- During my first year placement, I completed a two-week teaching block, during which I taught 2–3 lessons every day.
- I completed this placement in first class, where I was required to teach all curricular subjects.
- During my placement, I have also learned to identify clear learning objectives and specified teaching methods.
- During my placement, I was responsible for organising classrooms and creating displays to encourage positive learning environments.
- I also managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and utilised efficiently for lesson delivery.
- My daily tasks also included developing innovative lesson plans based on government guidelines and current curricula.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Mary Immaculate College
Limerick 09/2022 - 05/2026
Skills
- Creativity in teaching
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Language proficiency: Fluent in Polish, English, German and Irish
- Professional Development
- Empathy and understanding
- Student assessment techniques
Languages
English
Polish
Irish
German
Certification
Certificate in Teaching Religious Education
MIC Teaching English as an Additional Language Certificate, recognised by ACELS/QQI
Timeline
Final Year Placement
Summercove National School
2025.09 - 2025.11
Substitute Teacher
Scoil Naomh Eltin
2024.05 - 2025.06
Second Year Placement
Scoil Naomh Eltin
2024.04 - 2024.05
First Year Placement
Scoil Mhuire na nGrást
2023.02 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Mary Immaculate College
09/2022 - 05/2026