Helena Carey

‘If a child cannot learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way that they learn'

Dynamic and adaptable teacher with 10 years of experience with strong curriculum development and classroom management expertise. Successful in creating and delivering engaging lessons to support student learning and achievement across all levels of primary school. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development. Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and capacity for building positive relationships with students, staff and parents. Committed to delivering dynamic and interesting lessons that ignite excitement for learning in every student.

Mr. Cian Kearins

Principal

St. Declan’s NS,

Ashbourne,

Co. Meath

(01) 8350594

(087) 9554903

Mrs. Cathy Collier

Deputy Principal

St. Declan’s NS,

Ashbourne,

Co. Meath

(01) 8350594

(086) 8737777

• FRIENDS For Life (2023): Facilitator training completed which was then implemented into whole school policy and teacher training.
• Vice Chairperson of the Teachers Abroad Liaison Committee 2019: This committee worked in conjunction with the Department of Education and skills with the Irish Embassy to support Irish teachers in the Middle East.
• Special Olympics: Successfully organising and hosting the Moroccan athletes in ADNOC School in Abu Dhabi in 2019.
• Student Council Co-ordinator in St. Declan's NS 2016, 2022-2024, responsible for instilling a strong sense of civic duty and responsibility in students of a variety of ages through school, national and global issues.
• National Impromptu Debating Competition: 2nd place in 2012 with Clodagh Macra in Macra na Feirme
• Completion of a 10,000ft Skydive raising over €700 for Make a Wish Foundation 2012
• Overall Student of the Year: From St. Joseph's Secondary School, Doon, Co Limerick, 2011

Boyne First Aid Training - CPR and AED Workshop (02/28/2024)

Boyne First Aid Training - First Aid Workshops for Schools (03/05/2024)

OIDE - Leading and Supporting the inclusion of EAL Learners in the Primary Classroom (11/24/2023)

Fluirse - Promoting Wellbeing in Classrooms (08/08/2023), Promoting Teacher Wellbeing during Educational Change (07/25/2023)

Tralee Education Centre - Summer Programme Webinar (04/24/2023)

NEPS Drogheda - FRIENDS For Life Facilitator Training (03/22/2023)

Rahoo - Mindfulness Matters (08/19/2022), An Introduction to Wellbeing (08/19/2022), A Better World - Sustainable Thinking for 2020's (08/15/2022)

Tusla, Children First ‘Introduction to Children First' ELearning Programme (07/13/2021),

Microsoft Teacher Training (03/12/2020)

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Effective differentiated learning objectives (02/27/2020)

NWEA MAP Training and Learning Continuum: How assessment impacts teaching and planning (11/14/2019)

Aldar Academy of Excellence Facilitator Training (10/10/2019)

Beacon of Hope - Organised and led this course (01/16/2018)

Primary Science: Six hour evening course focusing on investigative science in the primary classroom (12/08/2016)

Special Educational Support Service - “Challenging Behaviour and Social Skills” Two Day course in Navan Education Centre (02/11/2015 - 02/12/2015)