Julie O'Donnell
Dublin
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience in multilingual teaching, specialising in language curriculum development and inclusive practices. Proven track record in enhancing pupil engagement through innovative project-based learning and creative teaching strategies. Skilled in organising extracurricular activities, incorporating language into daily class routines. Committed to collaborating with professionals and families to adapt classroom plans effectively to advance and support learning. Aiming to specialise further in the implementation of language projects and cultural awareness in primary education.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mainstream Class Teacher
St Colmcille's SNS, Knocklyon
Dublin
2023.08 - 2026.06
- Demonstrated subject knowledge, enhancing student understanding and interest.
- Improved academic performance of students with tailored teaching strategies.
- Assisted in updated training following the new curriculum guidelines.
- Developed creative projects to cover curriculum standards while fostering individual talents and interests.
- Managed classroom effectively, maintaining positive learning environment. Used weekly class assemblies to establish goals for learning, collaborating and safety.
- Taught Spanish following Languages Connect Programme, supporting colleagues in organisation of classes and materials.
Special Education Teacher
St Colmciile's SNS
Dublin
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Assessed students' abilities regularly to update their individualised education plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals and parents for holistic development of students with special needs.
- Planned learning strategies, activities and materials to reflect needs of individual students.
- Maintained comprehensive records of students' performance, identified areas for improvement.
- Collaborated to initiate the Languages Connect programme in 5th Class.
Head of Primary English / Classroom Teacher
Brains International School
Madrid, La Moraleja, Spain
2015.09 - 2021.07
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, fostering team spirit amongst staff members.
- Participated actively in staff development programmes, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of educational trends and practices.
- Incorporated technology into lesson plans for modern learning experiences.
- Developed English curriculum within an International Primary Years Programme framework.
- Created digital materials to support classroom teachers.
- Coached pupils and teachers in oral language practice for Cambridge language exams.
- Mentored junior teachers; facilitated their integration into the school's pedagogical culture.
Mainstream Class Teacher
Numont Primary School
Madrid, Spain
1999.09 - 2015.06
- Promoted literacy by implementing reading and writing workshops.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, improving overall teaching quality.
- Adapted curriculum to meet individual student needs, ensuring inclusive education for all learners.
- Assisted in the professional development of trainee teachers through mentoring and guidance.
- Fostered creativity in pupils through art and music activities.
- Prepared whole school musical drama productions as part of a musical/drama team.
- Mentored trainee teachers in their school based practice following the English National Curriculum.
Mainstream Class Teacher
Brains International School
Madrid, Maria Lombillo, Spain
1996.09 - 1999.06
- Developed lesson plans, ensuring student engagement.
- Created a respectful classroom environment conducive to optimal group work and discussion dynamics.
- Managed classroom effectively, maintaining positive learning environment.
- Fostered creativity in pupils through art and drama activities.
- Supported special needs students for better integration into mainstream classes.
- Established reading clubs for students.
Mainstream Class Teacher
Mirabal International School
Madrid, Spain
1995.09 - 1996.06
- Taught pupils a bilingual curriculum (1st and 2nd Class).
- Created a respectful classroom environment conducive to optimal group work and discussion dynamics.
- Developed lesson plans, ensuring student engagement.
- Promoted positive behaviour among pupils through effective discipline strategies.
Education
Advanced Diploma, Inclusion - Inclusion
Queen's University
Belfast, Ireland 2015.09 - 2017.06
Post Graduate Certificate: Education - Developing English in the Primary Curriculum
Open University
London, England 1997.09 - 1998.09
P.G.C.E. Primary Education - Primary Teaching Qualification
Glasgow University
Glasgow, Scotland 1994.09 - 1995.06
BA (Mod) Psychology - Psychology
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 1989.09 - 1993.06
Skills
- Organisation of extracurricular activities: Spanish, Choir, Drama, Reading Clubs
- Multilingual teaching: Spanish, French, Irish, English
- Subject specific expertise: Languages, Maths, Drama
- Curriculum Development: Primary Years Programme, National Curriculum and Irish Primary Curriculum training
- Inclusive teaching: Adapting classroom plans, collaboration with professionals and families
- Primary Years Programme: Units of Inquiry and Project Based Learning
- Formative assessment analysis: Workshops
- Foreign language fluency
- Use of Microsoft Office and Google Suites
- Trained Apple Teacher
Affiliations
- Music, theatre, reading, hiking, yoga.
Certification
Read, Write, Inc Certificate: Coordination of Phonics (London)
Apple Teacher Certificate
Cambridge English Oral Examiner: Young Learners, Key English Test, Preliminary English Test, First Certificate.
D.E.L.E. C1: Advanced Spanish Certificate (2021)
Languages Connect: Online annual training for implementation of programme
Languages
Spanish
Advanced
Irish
Intermediate
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mainstream Class Teacher
St Colmcille's SNS, Knocklyon
2023.08 - 2026.06
Special Education Teacher
St Colmciile's SNS
2021.08 - 2023.06
Head of Primary English / Classroom Teacher
Brains International School
2015.09 - 2021.07
Advanced Diploma, Inclusion - Inclusion
Queen's University
2015.09 - 2017.06
Mainstream Class Teacher
Numont Primary School
1999.09 - 2015.06
Post Graduate Certificate: Education - Developing English in the Primary Curriculum
Open University
1997.09 - 1998.09
Mainstream Class Teacher
Brains International School
1996.09 - 1999.06
Mainstream Class Teacher
Mirabal International School
1995.09 - 1996.06
P.G.C.E. Primary Education - Primary Teaching Qualification
Glasgow University
1994.09 - 1995.06
BA (Mod) Psychology - Psychology
Trinity College Dublin
1989.09 - 1993.06