Education Assistant - Provided classroom support in a private elementary school setting, assisting with lesson delivery, supervision and individual learning support.
Substitute Teacher - Delivered effective lesson plans and classroom instruction across various class levels, while maintaining continuity of learning and managing behaviour.
Sales Supervisor - Supervised sales staff in a pharmacy, maintained a positive rapport with customers, while making sure daily operations ran smoothly.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Substitute Teacher
Subbing Panels for Various Schools
01.2025 - Current
Education Assistant
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2024 - 01.2025
Supported children with special educational needs to achieve their individual learning goals, while closely following their individual learning plans (IEPs).
Identified learning and behavioural challenges, collaborating with teachers and specialists to develop effective strategies for students in school and at home.
Maintained detailed daily notes and progress updates, ensuring precision in communication with fellow teaching staff, education assistants and therapists.
Regularly used ICT systems such as Word, Excel and email to update student progress notes, as well as circulate them to the relevant departments.
Substitute Teacher
St. Mary's CBS
Portlaoise, Laois
09.2023 - 06.2024
Managed diverse classrooms and age groups, requiring quick-thinking and problem-solving on the spot.
Delivered lesson plans with minimal notice, ensuring structure and clarity while keeping students engaged.
Maintained accurate records of attendance and student performance, through school ICT systems, allowing for smooth handovers to regular teachers.
Volunteered and led school activities such as Gaelic football and soccer teams.
Sales Supervisor
Hughes Pharmacy
Portlaoise, Laois
06.2018 - 09.2023
Hughes Pharmacy is a successful family-owned pharmacy, who provide comprehensive healthcare services, as well as meeting the retail needs of consumers year round.
Supervised store operations, including customer service, dealing with suppliers, stock checks and pharmacy administration.
Resolved customer complaints and operational issues, often under pressure and with minimal oversight.
Led and coordinated a team of sales staff, ensuring compliance with procedures and achieving sales targets.
Resolved customer issues calmly and logically, often handling sensitive situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Geography
University of Limerick
04.2001 -
Skills
Customer Service
Strategic Sales
Performance Monitoring
Decision-Making Aptitude
Team Performance Optimization
Adaptability
Time Management
Leadership
Affiliations
Member of Portlaoise senior Gaelic football panel (2018 - Present).
Represented Laois county team on minor and U-20 Gaelic football panels.
Portlaoise minor football management team member 2025 and u-20 football management team member 2024.