Abigail Jane Carry

As a teacher at O'Carolan College, I have primarily focused on delivering engaging and comprehensive Junior Cycle Science lessons to students from 1st Year to 3rd Year. Beyond the classroom, I have actively contributed to the school community by participating in various working groups, including the Assessment Committee, the Anti-Bullying Committee, and the Social Committee, where I collaborated with colleagues to enhance student welfare and school policies. Additionally, I took on a leadership role in extracurricular activities, organising and coaching the school’s Badminton Club as well as the 1st and 2nd Year Girls' Basketball Team, which successfully progressed to the group semi-finals. I also help to run the school's Choral Group, who performed for students during assemblies and festivities throughout the year. I also attended several professional development courses throughout the year, such as the OIDE Senior Cycle Redevelopment training days for Chemistry and Biology to stay updated with the latest teaching methodologies and strategies. I also successfully completed my Droichead training during the course of my time here in this school.

During my time as a teacher at St. Joseph's Mercy Secondary School, I focused primarily on teaching Junior Cycle Science, TY Chemistry, and Leaving Cert Chemistry. This year was my final year of the PME, but I was also employed as a part-time teacher at the school. Throughout the year, I was actively involved in extracurricular activities, including helping to coach the girls' GAA team and organising events such as Sports Day and trips like the ecology trip for both Junior and Senior students. Additionally, I provided extra Chemistry classes to fifth-year students who required additional support in the subject.