Katie Chance
Tramore, Waterford
Summary
I am a dedicated teacher with a passion and commitment to learning. I pride myself on my Student/Teacher relations and communication skills. I have a love for my subjects and enjoy developing my knowledge. I am reliable and punctual along with efficient and organised. I have a keen interest in UDL which benefits students greatly, particularly within the area of differentiation and resource.
I am happy to commit to extra circular activities in my field of interest and my lifestyle allows for flexibility. I am experienced in drama and theatre and find that the Arts can create a very inclusive atmosphere for a range of students. My qualification in Beauty Therapy has benefited LCA students greatly within the module of Hair and Beauty.
My love for teaching is enthusiastic and pro-active. I have a monthly segment on WLR.fm as a teacher addressing educational issues, concerns and questions; promoting local schools and their achievements.
In September 2025 I started a Masters in Inclusive, Diversity and Special Education with Hibernia College.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SEN Teacher
Coliaste Abhainn Ri
11.2025 - Current
- Teacher of SEN/AEN
- Literacy and Numeracy resource class teacher
- Team Teacher
- Teacher of English for Junior Cert (3rd year)
- Teacher of English for Leaving Cert (5th year)
- Teacher of EAL
- Leader of Champions for ADHD Flag School
- Pastoral Teacher for behavioral and emotional support
- Written Student IEP and SSP
- Update Schoolwise
- Teacher of L2LP
- Teacher of TY Religion
- Teacher of LCA
- Co-Teacher
Teacher
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
10.2024 - 06.2025
English and Religion Teacher covering sick leave.
Teacher of 6th year English
Teacher of 5th year English
Teacher of 1st year Religion
Teacher of 2nd year Religion
Teacher of 5th year non-exam Religion
Teacher of LCA Religion
Teacher of LCA practical achievement
Teacher of LCA Hair and Beauty
Teacher of resource and SEN
Teacher of Pastoral resource
Extensive AEN work
Organised a Ramadan party for Islamic students, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity.
Corrected 6th year English Pre-Exams
Conducted Parent teacher meetings
SLAR meetings
Corrected annual school exams and PRE exams
Currently UEB Braille Training.
Youth Worker
Vicki Graham Stage School
01.2014 - 08.2024
- Directed and executed various showcase performances including theatre musicals and end-of-year shows to highlight students' talents.
- Taught varied ages and abilities, adapting teaching styles and practices to maximise engagement and enjoyment.
Teacher
WWETB
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Teacher of English
- Teacher of Religion
- Teacher of Drama, Theatre & Performance (short course)
- Teacher of LCA Social Education
- Team Teacher 1st Year Maths
- Team Teacher Go-Well
- Team Teacher for Music
- Team Teacher for SPHE
- Teacher of EAL
- Resource Teacher
- Check and Connect Support Teacher
- Substitute teacher
- Extra curricular sports supervision
- Talent Show coordinator
Teacher
Ard Scoil na Mara
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Teacher of English
- Substitute Teacher
- Contributed to school community with involvement in many extra curricular activities:-
- School Drama Production
- Organization of world record breaking attempt
- School Tours
- Arrangement of outside speakers
- Collaborated with SETU to create a Drama workshop for Junior Cert students.
- After school study supervision
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Master of Education
Dublin City University
Dublin04-2024
Bachelor of Arts - English. Religion Studies & Theatre Studies
SETU
Waterford 2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Beauty Therapy
Institute of Beauty
Waterford 08-2014
Skills
- Teaching, tutoring and supportive
- Varied learning styles
- Social-Economical and cultural awareness
- Interactive teaching/learning style
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Flexible and adaptive to timetables and working days
- Ability to differentiate instruction
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Differentiated learning techniques particularly regarding EAL & ELF students
- Creative lesson plan development
- Classroom management
Certification
- CPD - Teaching Leaving Certificate Poetry. Tracy.K.Smith 23.10.23
- Critical incident training 28.10.23 - online course
- CPD - An Environmental Leadership Development Programme -Teaching Nature. 27.09.23
- CPD Cupla Focal. Learning Irish for beginners. 07.11.23/14.11.23
- CPD Teaching Leaving Certificate King Lear. 16.10.23
- Creating Inclusivity for LGBTQ+ students in Post Primary - Training for Educators 10.02.24 - online course
- OIDE Inservice day - Religion for Junior Cert and Leaving Certificate
- CPD Practical ways to maximise marks in LC English (paper 1 HL) 16.04.24
- DRCC Bodyright Educator and facilitator for youth programmes 18/19.07.2024 25/26.07.2024
- CPD Teaching the theme of Kingship in Macbeth 04.03.2025
- Breakaway Course - 28.09.2018
- CPD - Behavior as a communication. 01.12.25
- CPD - Parental support for ADHD children 01.12.25
- OIDE Child protection programme 03.12.25
- OIDE Recognising Early Signs of Dysregulation in the Classroom & What to do in the moment (Autism LevelUp). 26.01.25
Timeline
SEN Teacher
Coliaste Abhainn Ri
11.2025 - Current
Teacher
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
10.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher
WWETB
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher
Ard Scoil na Mara
09.2022 - 06.2023
Youth Worker
Vicki Graham Stage School
01.2014 - 08.2024
Master of Arts - Professional Master of Education
Dublin City University
Bachelor of Arts - English. Religion Studies & Theatre Studies
SETU
Certificate of Higher Education - Beauty Therapy
Institute of Beauty
Teaching Council Number
- 313889
Reference
- Anthony Leahy - Principal of Colaiste Abhainn Ri 0567813132
- FIona Bolger _ Deputy Principal Colaiste Abhainn Ri 0567813132
- Niamh Owens SENCO/AP1 Mercy Secondary 0861708003
- Padraig Cawley - Principal of Ard Scoil Na Mara Tramore
051 395 124
- Frances Moynihan DCU Education inspector 0872411549
- Mary Meade - Principal of Our Lady of Mercy Secondary school 051 373476
- Tina Woods - Deputy Principal of St Paul's Community College 051 355816
- Vicki Graham - Proprietor of Vicki Graham Stage School of Drama
089 940 8998
- Dr Christa De Brun - Lecturer of English at SETU
085 163 1923