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
08.2024 - 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
02.2024 - 07.2024
- 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
10.2023 - 02.2024
- 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
02.2023 - 03.2024
- 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
02.2024 - 02.2024
- 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
02.2023 - 03.2023
- 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
09.2019 - 05.2023
PGCE - Physical Education Teaching
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, LIV 09.2023 - 07.2024
Junior Certificate -
St Fachtna’s De La Salle
Skibbereen 09.2013 - 05.2016
Leaving Certificate -
Skibbereen Community School
Skibbereen 09.2016 - 06.2019
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
08.2024 - Current
Physical education teacher secondary school
ST Francis Xavier College
02.2024 - 07.2024
Physical education teacher
ROWAN Park SEND School
02.2024 - 02.2024
Physical education teacher secondary school
Birkenhead secondary school
10.2023 - 02.2024
PGCE - Physical Education Teaching
Liverpool Hope University
09.2023 - 07.2024
Physical education teacher
CBS Primary School Tralee
02.2023 - 03.2024
SPHE Teacher
NEWKD Early School Leavers
02.2023 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Health and Leisure - Health and Leisure studies with Physical Education
Munster Technological University Kerry
09.2019 - 05.2023
Leaving Certificate -
Skibbereen Community School
09.2016 - 06.2019
Junior Certificate -
St Fachtna’s De La Salle
09.2013 - 05.2016
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