Elisa Fenton
Fermoy
Summary
I am a fully qualified teacher of Physical Education and Maths who is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to do their best. I have experience teaching in both mainstream and ASD classroom settings, which has strengthened my ability to adapt my teaching and support students with additional needs. I take a student-centred approach and place strong importance on both academic progress and the overall wellbeing of my students. I also enjoy getting involved in pastoral care and extracurricular activities, helping students to build confidence, feel included and get the most out of their school experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASD Coordinator
Kinsale Community School
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily operations of ASD classroom to create structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to implement individual education plans, supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development.
- Worked with SNAs, parents, and external professionals to provide consistent and effective support for students with additional needs.
- Tracked student progress and applied strategies such as differentiation and positive behaviour supports to address individual needs.
- Supported school rugby programme, aiding boys' teams in cup competitions and promoting girls' rugby within school.
Superintendent
Cork ETB
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Supervised examinations in line with SEC guidelines, including in laptop centres, ensuring a calm and secure environment while managing exam materials, monitoring student behaviour and reporting any irregularities
Academic Year Physical Education and Maths School Placement
Coachford College
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Taught first-year maths and physical education, gaining experience across all year groups during my time covering maternity leave in the last term.
- Assisted with coaching girls’ football and boys’ soccer, promoting teamwork and student participation.
- Supervised students on school trips, including foreign tours to Berlin and Gaeltacht visits, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
- Contributed to school initiatives such as annual dance off.
- Engaged in a Restorative Care Programme
Camp Guide
Let’s Go Summer Camp Ltd
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Responsible for supervising and leading activities similar to a PE teacher.
Summer Camp Coordinator
Leahy’s open farm Ltd
07.2016 - 07.2024
- Summer Camp Coordinator, Party Guide, and General Worker.
- Independently led and planned educational, fun activities.
- Addressed and solved parental issues and complaints without difficulty.
Three-Week Maths School Placement
Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh
01.2024
- I taught a class of first-year students mathematics over a three-week period.
- Developed students familiarity and competence with mathematical concepts, methods and vocabulary.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet changing needs of classes and individuals.
Three-Week Physical Education School Placement
Presentation Secondary School
01.2023
- I taught class groups of all girls in 1st, 2nd, and 5th year physical education.
- Helped students who found it hard to engage fully in PE reach full potential in activities by celebrating successes and providing ongoing encouragement.
Education
B.Ed. (Hons) - Sports Studies and Physical Education
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK
04-2026
Leaving Certificate -
COLÁISTE AN CHRAOIBHÍN
01-2021
References
- Áine-máire Ní Fhaoláin, Principal, Coachford College, 021 733 4113
- Dr. Diarmuid Lester, Course Coordinator, University College Cork, 087 957 6141
Certification
Supporting Neurodivergent Teens Experiencing Social Exclusion -2026
CDNT Training - 2026
Autism and Understanding Anxiety - 2026
Autism and Reframing behaviours - 2026
Supporting Autistic learners - 2026
Restorative Care Practice - 2025
Fundamentals of Coaching Hockey (Hockey Ireland) – 2025
IRFU Rugby Fundamentals (IRFU) – 2024
First Aid Fundamentals for Schools (University College Cork) – 2024
Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games (GAA, LGFA & Camogie Association) – 2022
Child Safeguarding 1 Refresher (GAA) – 2021
Safeguarding 1 (Cork Sports Partnership) – 2021
Hobbies and interests
- Volunteering experience in the ID+ programme throughout college
- Volunteering COPE in the local community assisting on summer outings as well as scoil bernadette.
- Member of UCC Women’s Rugby team throughout my time in college.
Timeline
ASD Coordinator
Kinsale Community School
09.2025 - Current
Academic Year Physical Education and Maths School Placement
Coachford College
08.2024 - 05.2025
Three-Week Maths School Placement
Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh
01.2024
Camp Guide
Let’s Go Summer Camp Ltd
07.2023 - 07.2024
Three-Week Physical Education School Placement
Presentation Secondary School
01.2023
Superintendent
Cork ETB
06.2022 - 06.2025
Summer Camp Coordinator
Leahy’s open farm Ltd
07.2016 - 07.2024
B.Ed. (Hons) - Sports Studies and Physical Education
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK
Leaving Certificate -
COLÁISTE AN CHRAOIBHÍN