Jordan Sherlock
Cloyne,Co Cork
Summary
Committed teacher striving to create a positive, inclusive and student centred learning environment fostering holistic development, belonging and enjoyment. Inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and student voice through creative pedagogical approaches. Dedicated to fully immersing myself in the school's culture and ethos engaging in extracurricular and co-curricular activities, recognising the profound sense of community it cultivates. Overall, my goal is to empower students with the skills and mindset necessary to be happy, confident, and curious learners who are prepared for a world beyond the classroom.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
P.E & Resource Teacher
Coláiste an Chraoibhín
Fermoy, Cork
2024.09 - Current
- Designed and delivered P.E lessons for Junior and Senior Cycle students including Leaving Certificate P.E & LCA Recreation & Leisure.
- Provided academic learning support in numeracy & literacy.
- Applied school policies & effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Offered pastoral care and mentorship to students, supporting their personal and academic development.
- Collaborated with colleagues in subject department meetings.
- Assessed and evaluated PPAD-E examinations.
- Organised extracurricular & co-curricular activities.
- Collaborated with the Additional Needs Department to implement tailored support strategies for students.
P.E & History Teacher
St Aloysius College
Carrigtwohill, Cork
2023.08 - 2025.07
- Designed and delivered P.E and History lessons across all year groups.
- Provided academic learning support to 6th year students.
- Collaborated with colleagues in subject department planning.
- Planned and designed the schools Junior Cycle P.E CBA.
- Assisted in teaching Leaving Certificate P.E.
- Collaborated with the Additional Needs Department to implement tailored support strategies for students.
- Implemented pertinent policies and procedures at a school level.
- Organised extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
P.E & History Teacher
St Aloysius College
Carrigtwohill , Cork
2023.01 - 2023.02
- Observed Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate classes.
- Planned and delivered P.E and History lessons.
- Assisted with substitution and supervision.
- Implemented school policies and classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with the Additional Needs Department.
- Engaged in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
P.E Teacher
Christian Brothers College
Sidney Hill, Cork
2022.01 - 2022.02
- Observed Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate classes.
- Planned and delivered P.E and History lessons.
- Integrated various resources and technologies within lessons.
- Assisted with substitution and supervision.
- Employed school policies and classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with Additional Needs Assistants.
- Engaged in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
Fitness Instructor
East Cork Stage School
Midleton, Cork
2019.01 - 2022.09
- Delivered exercise classes for varying ages and abilities.
- Planned and delivered classes on circuits, resistance training, exercise to music, step aerobics, and flexibility.
- Provided 1:1 exercise and goal setting sessions.
- Employed effective health and safety procedures.
Primary School P.E Teacher
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa
Tramore Road, Cork
2018.10 - 2021.04
- Designed and delivered P.E lessons to primary school students.
- Provided 1-1 support to students with moderate-severe Additional Educational Needs.
- Planned and coordinated Christmas and Summer sports events.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with Additional Needs Assistants.
- Incorporated effective health and safety procedures.
Education
B.Ed. (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education -
University College Cork
Cork 2020.09 - 2024.04
Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness -
University College Limerick
2019.08 - 2020.05
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise -
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa
Cork 2018.08 - 2020.05
Leaving Certificate -
Midleton CBS
2009.09 - 2015.06
Skills
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership
- Classroom Management
Affiliations
- Health and Wellbeing
- Sport
- Travel
- Research
- Organised a charity event in collaboration with Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa.
- Captain of multiple GAA and soccer teams.
- Churchvilla FC player of the year 2015.
Certification
- CPR 4 Schools - Irish Heart Foundation - 2022
- First Aid - University College Cork - 2022
- Play Coaching Award - Irish Rugby Football Union - 2021
- Athletics Ireland Certificate - Athletics Ireland - 2021
- Gaelic Games Foundation Award - GAA - 2021
- Kickstart 2 - Football Association of Ireland - 2020
- Deep Water Lifeguarding - Irish Water Safety - 2020
- Swim Ireland Certificate - Swim Ireland - 2020
- Basketball Foundation Award - Basketball Ireland - 2019
References
- Dr Wesley O'Brien, Programme Director, Sports Studies and Physical Education, University College Cork, 0876960399 , wesley.obrien@ucc.ie
- Mr Seán Twomey, Principal, St Aloysius College Carrigtwohill, Cork, principal@saintals.ie
Timeline
P.E & Resource Teacher
Coláiste an Chraoibhín
2024.09 - Current
P.E & History Teacher
St Aloysius College
2023.08 - 2025.07
P.E & History Teacher
St Aloysius College
2023.01 - 2023.02
P.E Teacher
Christian Brothers College
2022.01 - 2022.02
B.Ed. (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education -
University College Cork
2020.09 - 2024.04
Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness -
University College Limerick
2019.08 - 2020.05
Fitness Instructor
East Cork Stage School
2019.01 - 2022.09
Primary School P.E Teacher
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa
2018.10 - 2021.04
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise -
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa
2018.08 - 2020.05
Leaving Certificate -
Midleton CBS
2009.09 - 2015.06