Gráinne Clerkin
Clones,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated physical education teacher with a BSc (Hons) in Physical Education and Biology, experienced in delivering inclusive PE across diverse year groups. Proven leadership as head of department, excelling in curriculum planning and departmental management while promoting school-wide physical activity. Skilled and experienced in coaching various extracurricular sports teams and organising successful sports events, fostering teamwork and healthy habits. Committed to creating a supportive learning environment that enables all students to reach their full potential in academics and sports.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Physical Education Teacher
Boyne Community School
Trim, Meath
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered physical education for ASD unit using adapted, activity-based sessions.
- Integrated technology into PE lessons to support an innovative learning approach.
- Built teamwork through group-based sporting activities and structured play.
- Planned adapted lessons for individual needs to maintain inclusive participation.
Teaching Practice
Virginia College
Virginia, Cavan
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Created learning units for inclusive classroom practice and student support.
- Structured lesson activities that promoted student-centred learning throughout teaching time.
- Organised wellbeing sessions, including after-school volleyball for staff members.
Teaching Practice
Our Lady's of Mercy College
Beaumont, Dublin 9
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with mentoring teachers to structure lessons, resources, and pacing.
- Developed innovative lesson plans by incorporating digital technology.
- Created lesson plans that support inclusive learning for all students.
Superintendent of Special Centre
St Patricks College
Cavan
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Served as reader for student during the leaving certificate examination.
- Followed state examinations commission rules and regulations during exam sessions.
- Reported attendance and compliance to superintendent of main centre after each day.
School Summer Programme
Largy College
Clones
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered sports and physical education instruction to eligible programme participants.
- Co-ordinated with peer teachers and SNAs to structure student routines.
- Built trust with students, helping greater comfort throughout school days.
Education
Undergraduate - Physical Education With Biology
Dublin City University
Dublin 09.2020 - 09.2024
Junior and Leaving Certificate -
Largy College Secondary School
Clones, Monaghan 09.2014 - 05.2020
Skills
- Behaviour management
- Planning and organisation
- Activity coordination
- Performance assessment
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Goal orientation
- Leadership experience
- Strong work ethic
- Interpersonal skills
- Sensitive to student needs
Accomplishments
- Ran the Omagh Half Marathon in March 2026.
- Involved in coaching girls GAA with Clones GAA club in 2026.
- Member of Clones athletics club, run and coach within the club in 2026.
- Graduated in Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with Biology with Second Class Honours (Grade 1) in 2024.
- Awarded the Leo Kelly Scholarship in 2020.
- Achieved student of the year award in 2020.
- Awarded academic student of the year in 2020.
- Ulster and NI Athletics Gold medallist over the 100m & 200m race in 2019.
- Ulster school's medallist in the 200m in 2019.
- Awarded the Gaisce Bronze award in secondary school in 2018.
- Volunteered as an Athletics Coach for juvenile athletes in a local athletics club in 2018.
- Completed the Athletics First Leaders course in 2018.
- Member of the County Monaghan Athletics team who won the All-Ireland National League in 2017.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Boyne Community School
09.2024 - Current
Teaching Practice
Virginia College
01.2024 - 05.2024
Teaching Practice
Our Lady's of Mercy College
11.2023 - 12.2023
Superintendent of Special Centre
St Patricks College
06.2023 - 06.2023
School Summer Programme
Largy College
06.2023 - 06.2023
Undergraduate - Physical Education With Biology
Dublin City University
09.2020 - 09.2024
Junior and Leaving Certificate -
Largy College Secondary School
09.2014 - 05.2020