Killian Donnelly
Balbriggan, County Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with a strong knowledge of subject areas and a commitment to lifelong learning. Experienced in working with students with diverse learning and behavioural needs, fostering an inclusive and positive teaching environment. Skilled in building rapport with colleagues and students to enhance collaboration and engagement. Self-reflective, open to feedback, and driven by a deep enthusiasm for teaching and subject expertise. Also have a passion for extra curricular activities, with soccer being one of them.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales assistant
Dunnes Stores
Balbriggan, Ireland
11.2020 - Current
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Working in an efficient manner alongside colleagues to provide a welcoming shopping experience for customers.
- Training new staff members to work in different areas of sales within the company.
Student teacher
Loreto Secondary School
Balbriggan, Ireland
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared educational materials to support learning outcomes.
- Aligned lesson objectives with national curriculum standards for comprehensive coverage of topics.
- Incorporated constructive feedback from mentor teachers to improve knowledge and teaching skills.
- Participated in staff meetings, contributed valuable insights towards school improvement plans.
- Worked alongside other colleagues in extra curricular activities, in particular the schools soccer teams.
- Built a strong rapport with pupils and staff.
- Alongside colleagues on the teaching staff, helped coach two of the schools soccer teams to Leinster final wins
Student teacher
Ardgillan Community College
Balbriggan, Ireland
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Built strong rapport with pupils, fostered a positive learning environment.
- Observed lead teacher's classes, enhanced pedagogical knowledge and skill set.
- Assisted the school with state examinations as a reading assistant for students.
- Tailored teaching style, achieved better student understanding.
- Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
Production line operator
Realtime Technologies
Clonshaugh, Ireland
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Maintained production line efficiency by adhering to strict operational guidelines.
- Operated machinery, resulting in consistent productivity levels.
- Reduced waste through careful monitoring of machine operation and materials usage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English and Geography
University College Dublin
Dublin 09.2020 - 05.2023
Professional Masters in Education - English and Geography
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 09.2023 - 05.2025
Skills
- Able to teach across all areas of subject
- Experience of working with students with learning and behavioural needs
- Strong knowledge of subject area
- Committed to life long learning
- Self reflective and open to feedback
- Having a strong passion for subject area as well as teaching
- Willing to build rapport with colleagues and students in order to provide a positive teaching and learning environment
References
- Ann Marie McDonough, Principal, Loreto Secondary School, Contact Number: 018411594
- Nuala Ní Mhurchú, Principal, Ardgillan Community College, Contact Number: 019680734
- Robert Finnegan, Deputy Principal, Ardgillan Community College, Contact Number: 0877951396
Timeline
Student teacher
Loreto Secondary School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Student teacher
Ardgillan Community College
12.2023 - 05.2025
Professional Masters in Education - English and Geography
Trinity College Dublin
09.2023 - 05.2025
Sales assistant
Dunnes Stores
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English and Geography
University College Dublin
09.2020 - 05.2023
Production line operator
Realtime Technologies
06.2020 - 09.2020
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