Jim Corless
Co. Mayo,Ireland
Summary
I am a twenty five year old Post Primary teacher, having recently completed my PME at the Hibernia College. I received a 2.1 grade. I am also a Graduate of DCU, St. Pat's Campus, where I also achieved a 2.1 grade in my BA (Joint Honours Degree) in English and Human Development. I have one full year of teaching post Master's. From the age of 15, from when my first job start as shop assistant at a local Centra started, to my 3 years of Lifeguarding at the local Tidal Pool and my work in Customer Care and Data Collection at IPSOS/MRBI and my Year of Teaching, including time being on Work Experience, Substituting and giving Professional Grinds to both exam years, Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate ,my suite of skills collected from all of these positions are enough to allow me to apply for a job in any School, with the knowledge that I am going to give 100% at all times, having the Management, my Colleagues and the Children I am teaching at the core and centre of my expertise, ability, respect and focus at all times.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Interviewer
IPSOS/MRBI
Belmullet, Ireland
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted telephone interviews with diverse participants to gather data for research projects.
- Developed comprehensive understanding of survey methodologies and data collection techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of interview responses to ensure data integrity and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to refine interview scripts and optimise participant engagement.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to effectively engage respondents and encourage participation.
- Gained trust of interviewees by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Devised new strategies for efficient candidate assessment.
Teacher
Department of Education
Gortnor Abbey, Ireland
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and fostered student participation.
- Participated in meetings to discuss progress and development of students
- Skilled at supporting students with diverse abilities through engaging, inclusive lessons
- Strong communication skills
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback to support their academic growth.
- Utilised technology and digital resources to enhance instructional delivery and engage students in interactive learning experiences.
- Organised school events and extracurricular activities that enriched student life and fostered community involvement.
- Prepared stimulating classroom displays, encouraged student creativity and interest in subject matter.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing student talents beyond academics.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Track Marshall
Kart City
Santry, Dublin., Ireland
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Monitored track conditions to ensure safety for all participants during events.
- Assisted in coordinating logistics for race events, including setup and teardown activities.
- Communicated effectively with drivers and officials to relay important information promptly.
- Enforced safety regulations consistently to maintain a secure environment for spectators and teams.
- Trained new marshals on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Recorded incidents and maintained accurate reports to support event management processes.
- Inspected vehicles before races to ensure compliance with safety rules, reducing potential risks.
- Processed admission payments and issued tickets to guests.
Lifeguard Tidal Pool
Mayo County Council
Shore Road, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Monitored pool area to ensure safety and adherence to regulations.
- Responded promptly to emergencies and provided first aid when necessary.
- Conducted regular inspections of pool equipment to maintain operational standards.
- Educated patrons on pool rules and safe swimming practices to promote safety.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and safety checks for compliance purposes.
- Demonstrated rescue techniques and emergency procedures during training exercises.
- Assisted swimmers in distress through effective use of rescue techniques.
- Patrolled around the pool area regularly for potential risk mitigation.
- Monitored water quality with regular testing, ensuring it met health standards.
- Taught basic swim strokes to beginners, promoting interest in swimming activities.
- Fully complied to Pool Safety Operating Procedures at all times.
Shop floor assistant
Centra Foodstores
Main Street, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organisation of shop floor environment.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and assisted with stocktaking processes.
- Monitored product quality and freshness to uphold store standards and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organised store environment for improved shopping experience.
- Stocked shelves neatly and accurately, maintaining visual standards of shop floor.
- Handled customer queries promptly for increased satisfaction levels.
- Executed merchandising tasks quickly, minimising disruption during peak hours.
- Organised product displays attractively, enhancing store aesthetics.
Education
BAJH Degree in English and Human Development - Teaching
St. Patrick's College, DCU
Tinryland, County Carlow 09.2020 - 06.2024
Masters of Education - Teaching
Hibernia College
Ireland 09.2023 - 05.2024
Leaving Certificate (All Honours) - Mixed
St. Brendan's College
Ireland 09.2015 - 06.2020
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Digital Learning Integration
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
- Professional Collaboration
- Effective Time Management
I have developed, over time and with my past Employment experiences a unique set of skills which, I feel, will benefit any future employment that I have These include:-
- Utilising existing resources
- Teaching/Tutoring
- Exam Preparation
- Effective and Positive Communication from
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to take construction criticism
Timeline
Teacher
Department of Education
09.2024 - 05.2025
Masters of Education - Teaching
Hibernia College
09.2023 - 05.2024
Interviewer
IPSOS/MRBI
05.2021 - Current
BAJH Degree in English and Human Development - Teaching
St. Patrick's College, DCU
09.2020 - 06.2024
Track Marshall
Kart City
10.2019 - 10.2020
Lifeguard Tidal Pool
Mayo County Council
07.2017 - 08.2019
Leaving Certificate (All Honours) - Mixed
St. Brendan's College
09.2015 - 06.2020
Shop floor assistant
Centra Foodstores
05.2015 - 05.2019
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