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John O'Boyle

John O'Boyle

Crossmolina,Ireland

Summary

Fully qualified post-primary science teacher registered with the Teaching Council for Science, Physics and Chemistry, with experience teaching Junior Cycle Science and Senior Cycle Chemistry in St. Muredach’s College, Ballina. Droichead completed. Skilled in creating engaging, student-centred learning environments that support academic achievement, confidence and inclusion. Experienced in adapting teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs, with additional international classroom experience in Japan. Committed to fostering curiosity, critical thinking and positive student relationships both inside and outside the classroom.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Language Teacher

Heart Corporation
Hitachiomiya, Japan
2025.09 - 2026.03
  • Assistant Language teacher as T1 in elementary school in Japan.

Beach Lifeguard

Mayo County Council
Mayo
2018.06 - 2025.08
  • Seasonal summer time work only for a total of seven summers, missed one year due to injury. Head Lifeguard for one year.

Secondary School Science Teacher

St. Muredachs College
Ballina
2024.09 - 2025.03
  • Secondary school general science teacher for Junior Cycle (ages 13-16), and chemistry teacher for Senior Cycle (16-18).
  • Fixed-term contract (sick leave cover)

Teaching Placement

Davitt College
Castlebar
2023.10 - 2023.12
  • 10-week teaching practice with full responsibility for lesson planning, delivery and assessment in Junior Cycle Science (1st & 2nd Year, Transition Year).

Teaching Placement

St. Brendan's College
Belmullet
2021.03 - 2021.05
  • 8-week teaching practice including remote and in-person delivery; planned and taught Junior Cycle Science to 1st & 2nd Year and Transition Year.

Education

BSc Science with concurrent Teacher Education - Physical Sciences with Chemistry and Physics

University of Limerick
Limerick
2019.09 - 2024.06

Level 5 Diploma - Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)

The TEFL Institute - Highfields Qualifications
2024.02 - 2024.07

Leaving Certificate -

St. Tiernan's College
Crossmolina
2014.09 - 2019.06

References

References available on request.

Interests

Basketball: Intro coaching & refereeing; happy to assist teams and competitions., Kayaking: Level 3 whitewater; Level 2 instructor

Timeline

Assistant Language Teacher

Heart Corporation
2025.09 - 2026.03

Secondary School Science Teacher

St. Muredachs College
2024.09 - 2025.03

Level 5 Diploma - Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)

The TEFL Institute - Highfields Qualifications
2024.02 - 2024.07

Teaching Placement

Davitt College
2023.10 - 2023.12

Teaching Placement

St. Brendan's College
2021.03 - 2021.05

BSc Science with concurrent Teacher Education - Physical Sciences with Chemistry and Physics

University of Limerick
2019.09 - 2024.06

Beach Lifeguard

Mayo County Council
2018.06 - 2025.08

Leaving Certificate -

St. Tiernan's College
2014.09 - 2019.06
John O'Boyle