Joan Dunne
Clara,Ireland
Summary
A highly skilled educator with extensive experience in implementing innovative teaching programmes and training staff. As an Apple Certified Teacher, instrumental in establishing Brighton College Al Ain as an Apple Distinguished School and providing effective iPad training. Expertise includes leading Phonics delivery at Brighton College and Amity International School, utilising the Pie Corbett Talk for Writing Literacy Programme, and applying the White Rose Maths/Numeracy Programme. Committed to continuous professional development with qualifications in paediatric first aid, leadership, classroom management, digital citizenship education, and working with ASD students. Career goal: to further enhance educational practices through leadership roles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASD Teacher
Scoil Charthaigh Naofa
Rahan, Co. Offaly
08.2023 - 07.2025
Supply Panel Teacher
Scoil Eoin Phoil II
Arden View, Co. Offaly
08.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Head of Lower Primary
Amity International School
Abu Dhabi
08.2020 - 10.2021
Head of Year 2
Brighton College
Al Ain
08.2017 - 07.2020
Mainstream Class teacher
Repton School
Dubai
08.2013 - 07.2017
Special Class, Mainstream Class Teacher, SET Teacher, HSCL Teacher, B Post holder/AP2
Scoil Bhride Boys National School
Kilcruttin, Co. Offaly
09.2006 - 06.2013
Teacher
St. Peter and Pauls BNS
Dublin
09.2005 - 06.2006
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Trinity College
10.2001 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Education Honours - undefined
Colaiste Mhuire, Marino
10.2001 - 10.2005
Skills
- Apple Certified Teacher 2019- With this qualification, I was the lead teacher in helping to establish Brighton College Al Ain as an Apple Distinguished School Additionally, I trained staff members to become Apple Teachers and provided in school training on the effective use of iPads in the classroom
- Read Write Inc Phonics Teacher Trainer and Lead Teacher - I was the lead teacher in delivery and implementation of Phonics in both Brighton College and Amity International School
- Pie Corbett Talk for Writing Literacy Programme- An innovative approach that uses spoken activities to develop writing skills
- White Rose Maths/Numeracy Programme- a method of delivering maths following a teaching for mastery approach
- Continuous Professional Development:
First Aid Course in Paediatric Care (recognised by HSA)
IPPN: aspiring Principals / teachers in a Leadership and Management role
Working with children with communication difficulties (ASD Students)
Human Rights, Gender and Equality
Mathematics(INTO)
Visual Arts
Classroom management and organisation
Introduction to Digital Citizenship Education
Custom
Teacher
Affiliations
- Reading, wellbeing, music, fitness.
Languages
English
Fluent
Irish
Advanced
Accomplishments
- AP1
- Head of Year
- Phonics Lead
- Assistant Head of Primary
- ICT Coordinator
Certification
- Apple Certified Teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ASD Teacher
Scoil Charthaigh Naofa
08.2023 - 07.2025
Supply Panel Teacher
Scoil Eoin Phoil II
08.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Head of Lower Primary
Amity International School
08.2020 - 10.2021
Head of Year 2
Brighton College
08.2017 - 07.2020
Mainstream Class teacher
Repton School
08.2013 - 07.2017
Special Class, Mainstream Class Teacher, SET Teacher, HSCL Teacher, B Post holder/AP2
Scoil Bhride Boys National School
09.2006 - 06.2013
Teacher
St. Peter and Pauls BNS
09.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Education - Education
Trinity College
10.2001 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Education Honours - undefined
Colaiste Mhuire, Marino
10.2001 - 10.2005
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