Katie Johnson
Roscommon,Ireland
Summary
I am a hard-working, independent and kind individual. My motivational skills help me to work hard and achieve my goals and ambitions in life. I am a highly focused, self-motivated and organised individual. I am never discouraged at the prospect of a challenge, and I am always looking to expand on my knowledge. I am an approachable person and a team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Tutoring
Parents
Roscommon
06.2023 - Current
- Working one-to-one with children.
- Focusing on the child's area of need (reading fluency, numeracy, literacy, communication skills)
Mainstream Class Teacher
Cloontuskert NS, Roscommon
Roscommon
08.2025 - 06.2026
- 1st and 2nd Class Teacher
- Encouraged a love of learning within each child by creating engaging lesson plans that catered to varied interests.
- Adapted curriculum to meet individual student needs, ensuring inclusive education for all learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, improving overall teaching quality.
- Developed lesson plans, ensuring student engagement.
- Regularly assessed student progress, providing regular feedback for improvement.
- Utilised technology in the classroom to facilitate modern learning experience.
- Ensured safety of all students during school hours by adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Established open communication with parents, encouraging involvement in children's education.
- Managed classroom effectively, maintaining positive learning environment.
- Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
Mainstream Class Teacher
Ballyleague National School, Ballyleague
Roscommon
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Taught Junior Infants, Senior Infants, and First Class.
- Organised the classroom and created displays to encourage positive learning environments.
- Prepared creative teaching materials to motivate and engage students.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and utilised efficiently for lesson delivery.
- Communicated children's performance to parents or guardians and recommended ways to address problematic behaviour.
- Enforced good manners through appropriate discipline and behaviour management.
- Identified clear learning objectives and specified teaching methods.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting positive behaviour and respect among pupils.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school events, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Substitue Teacher
Primary Schools
Roscommon
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Take on the role of the absent teacher and teach the children for the day, following the work left by the class teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching - Primary Teaching
Maynooth University
Maynooth09.2024
Leaving Cert -
Convent of Mercy
RoscommonSkills
- Excellent classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Behaviour management
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Inclusive teaching
- Professional development
- Patience and resilience
Certification
- Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviour (July 2025)
- The Inclusive Classroom: Nurture, Play, Engage (July 2025)
- Classroom Management and Organisation—NQTIW03 (April 2025)
- Supporting Autistic Children in a Mainstream Setting (August 2024)
- Heartsaver AED/CPR Course (June 2024)
- TUSLA Child First Certificate (May 2024)
- MECPATHS Anti-trafficking Awareness Advanced Workshop: Workshop about identifying several types of child trafficking and the associated indicators to support enhanced victim identification (April 2024).
- TEFL: 120-hour Premier TEFL Course (March 2023)
- MECPATHS Anti-trafficking Awareness Introductory Session: Introductory course about identifying several types of child trafficking and the associated indicators to support enhanced victim identification (March 2022)
Hobbies and interests
- Hobbies: Walking, Reading, GAA, Swimming
- Interests: GAA, Restorative Practice, Hands-on active learning
References
- Caitríona Fallon, Principal, Ballyleague National School, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon. 043 3321906, 087 7917039
- Úna Feeley, Principal, St. Comán’s Wood, Convent Road, Roscommon. 090 6626872 086 3805494
- Maurice Sweeney, Principal, Mary Queen of Angels 1, Gurteen Road, Drumfinn, Dublin 10. 01 6265207, 087 9039204
- Ruth Sweeney, Principal, Ballagh National School, Ballagh, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon. 090 6625884, 086 3932907
Timeline
Mainstream Class Teacher
Cloontuskert NS, Roscommon
08.2025 - 06.2026
Mainstream Class Teacher
Ballyleague National School, Ballyleague
11.2024 - 06.2025
Tutoring
Parents
06.2023 - Current
Substitue Teacher
Primary Schools
01.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching - Primary Teaching
Maynooth University
Leaving Cert -
Convent of Mercy