Aaron O Sullivan
Skibbereen,Cork
Summary
Highly-skilled Secondary School Physical Education Teacher with a variety of professional Physical Education experience. Inspiring students to engage, enjoy and benefit from varied physical activities for positive educational and wellbeing outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Physical education teacher
Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai
Bantry, County Cork
2024.08 - Current
- For the last year I have been teaching Physical Education and SPHE on a subbing/cover contract in Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai.
- During this year I have taught Physical Education theory and practical classes ranging from 1st years to 4th years.
- Managed extra curricular activities including coaching the boys senior football team.
- Enhanced students' understanding of health and fitness through educational discussions on nutrition and exercise.
- Organised school-wide sports events to promote healthy competition among students.
- Attended professional development courses regularly, enhancing teaching techniques and knowledge base within the field of Physical Education.
- Encouraged regular physical activity by teaching various types of sports and exercises.
Physical education teacher secondary school
ST Francis Xavier College
Liverpool, Merseyside
2024.02 - 2024.07
- Worked in St Francis Xavier College teaching Physical education as part of my PGCE teacher training degree.
- Accompanied and managed school teams to sporting events.
- Held physical education theory lessons for students to gain more in-depth understanding of fitness and sports.
- Conducted regular students assessments during physical education activities to determine progress and weaknesses for improvement.
- Planned inspiring extracurricular activities for well-rounded student socialisation and development.
- Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
Physical education teacher secondary school
Birkenhead secondary school
Liverpool, Merseyside
2023.10 - 2024.02
- Completed 15 week teacher training as a Physical Education teacher as part of my PGCE degree in Birkenhead Independent school
- Planned fun, effective physical education lessons to enhance learning experience.
- Assisted students to pass practical and theoretical PE exams.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
Physical education teacher
CBS Primary School Tralee
Tralee, Kerry
2023.02 - 2024.03
- As part of my undergraduate degree in Munster Technological University Kerry I completed 8 weeks of primary placement teaching Physical Education.
- Planned fun, effective physical education lessons to enhance learning experience.
Physical education teacher
ROWAN Park SEND School
Liverpool, Merseyside
2024.02 - 2024.02
- Completed a week teaching Physical Education to young students with severe to profound SEND as part of my PGCE teacher training degree.
SPHE Teacher
NEWKD Early School Leavers
Tralee, Kerry
2023.02 - 2023.03
- As part of my course in Munster Technological University Kerry I completed an 8 week program teaching disadvantaged youths the subject of SPHE.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Health and Leisure - Health and Leisure studies with Physical Education
Munster Technological University Kerry
2019.09 - 2023.05
PGCE - Physical Education Teaching
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, LIV 2023.09 - 2024.07
Junior Certificate -
St Fachtna’s De La Salle
Skibbereen 2013.09 - 2016.05
Leaving Certificate -
Skibbereen Community School
Skibbereen 2016.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- Physical education lesson planning
- Effective communicator
- Quality education
- Student engagement
- Hands-on learning
- Physical education theory knowledge
- Fitness enthusiasm
Affiliations
- Gaelic Football
- General Sport and Physical Activity
- Working with young people
Accomplishments
- Represented Cork GAA Gaelic Football at underage levels.
- Achieved a 1:1 honours degree at Munster Technological University
References
Timeline
Physical education teacher
Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai
2024.08 - Current
Physical education teacher secondary school
ST Francis Xavier College
2024.02 - 2024.07
Physical education teacher
ROWAN Park SEND School
2024.02 - 2024.02
Physical education teacher secondary school
Birkenhead secondary school
2023.10 - 2024.02
PGCE - Physical Education Teaching
Liverpool Hope University
2023.09 - 2024.07
Physical education teacher
CBS Primary School Tralee
2023.02 - 2024.03
SPHE Teacher
NEWKD Early School Leavers
2023.02 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Health and Leisure - Health and Leisure studies with Physical Education
Munster Technological University Kerry
2019.09 - 2023.05
Leaving Certificate -
Skibbereen Community School
2016.09 - 2019.06
Junior Certificate -
St Fachtna’s De La Salle
2013.09 - 2016.05