Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Jason Maher

Portlaoise,Laois

Summary

  • 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.

Certification

GAA Foundation Award Coaching Certification

FAI Kickstart One Coaching Certification

Accomplishments

    Laois Senior Football Championship 2019

    Laois Division One Football League 2019

    Full Clean Driving Licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Subbing Panels for Various Schools
01.2025 - Current

Education Assistant

St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
09.2024 - 01.2025

Substitute Teacher

St. Mary's CBS
09.2023 - 06.2024

Sales Supervisor

Hughes Pharmacy
06.2018 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Geography

University of Limerick
04.2001 -
Jason Maher