Alex Holmes
Foxrock
Summary
I am a passionate teacher of Mathematics, Science and Chemistry. I have gained a BSc. in Mathematics, Chemistry & Education and a MSc. of Mathematics & Chemistry Education from University College Dublin. I have recently completed the Droichead process in conjunction with the Professional Support Team members in CBC Monkstown.
I have gained a wealth of invaluable experience from my time in CBC and I am eager to continue this professional progression throughout my future career in education. I have a passion for learning and consistently strive to create and deliver creative, engaging and differentiated lessons in which all students are given the opportunity to progress.
I am extremely organised, self-motivated, an avid rugby player and an IRFU-certified Youth rugby coach. I have over 7 years of rugby coaching experience with both CBC Monkstown and Leinster rugby, and I am currently working as head coach of 2nd year rugby in CBC.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher
CBC Monkstown
2023.09 - Current
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
- Supported AEN students by differentiating lesson content and delivery.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Established and facilitated a weekly Maths Club for students of all year groups and abilities.
- Acted as class Tutor to a 1st year group undertaking relevant administrative duties and promoting student wellbeing.
- Active involvement in the school's Advisory Board of Studies.
Head of 2nd Year Rugby
CBC Monkstown
2023.09 - Current
- Planned and delivered engaging and informative training sessions 3-4 times per week.
- Coordinated with other coaches and ensured effective communication regarding training and matches.
- Selected teams weekly based upon student engagement and attendance at training.
- Planned and delivered multiple meetings and video analysis workshops to aid player development and progression.
- Engaged with Head of S&C as well as team Physiotherapists to manage student injuries and ensure player safety.
- Communicated actively with parents regarding student progress, engagement and any issues arising.
Youth Rugby Coach
Leinster Rugby Summer Camps
2020.01 - Current
- Planned and delivered fun and informative training sessions to players aged between 5 and 17 years old within the Leinster Bank of Ireland, Leinster School of Excellence and Leinster English Language rugby summer camps.
Teaching placement
CBC Monkstown
Dun Laoghaire
2022.01 - 2023.01
Head of 1st year Rugby
CBC Monkstown
Dun Laoghaire
2022.01 - 2023.01
Teaching Placement
St Raphaela’s Secondary School
Stillorgan
2021.01 - 2022.01
Youth Rugby Coach
CBC Monkstown College
Monkstown
2017.01 - 2021.01
Science Teaching Placement
The Teresian School
Donnybrook
2019.01 - 2020.01
Observational Teaching Placement
Hollypark B.N.S.
Blackrock
2018.01 - 2019.01
Education
MSc. Mathematics & Chemistry Education -
University College Dublin
09/2022 - 06/2023
BSc. Mathematics & Chemistry and Education -
University College Dublin
09/2018 - 06/2022
Leaving Certificate - undefined
CBC Monkstown
2010.09 - 6 2016
Skills
- Creating a positive learning environment
- Organisation and Classroom Management
- Focused on student-centred learning
- Personable and approachable
- Creative lesson planning
- Positive and encouraging
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Motivated and forward thinking
References
Karen Maye
Tutor, School Placement Lead, Head of PME Outreach Initiatives UCD
karen.maye@ucd.ie
Denise O’Dowd
Deputy Principal, St Raphaela's Secondary School Stillorgan
dodowd@straphaelas.ie
Karl Miller
Director of Rugby, CBC Monkstown Park, Monkstown
kmiller@cbcmonkstown.ie
083 091 3416
Timeline
Teacher
CBC Monkstown
2023.09 - Current
Head of 2nd Year Rugby
CBC Monkstown
2023.09 - Current
Teaching placement
CBC Monkstown
2022.01 - 2023.01
Head of 1st year Rugby
CBC Monkstown
2022.01 - 2023.01
Teaching Placement
St Raphaela’s Secondary School
2021.01 - 2022.01
Youth Rugby Coach
Leinster Rugby Summer Camps
2020.01 - Current
Science Teaching Placement
The Teresian School
2019.01 - 2020.01
Observational Teaching Placement
Hollypark B.N.S.
2018.01 - 2019.01
Youth Rugby Coach
CBC Monkstown College
2017.01 - 2021.01
Leaving Certificate - undefined
CBC Monkstown
2010.09 - 6 2016
MSc. Mathematics & Chemistry Education -
University College Dublin
09/2022 - 06/2023
BSc. Mathematics & Chemistry and Education -
University College Dublin
09/2018 - 06/2022