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Leanna Roche

Leanna Roche

Ballyheigue, Tralee

Summary

Passionate and hard-working, qualified primary school teacher with immense experience in creating interactive lesson plans, managing classrooms, and fostering educational environments that inspire curiosity. Strengths include strong communication skills, creativity in teaching methods, and the ability to understand and cater to individual student needs. I have made significant contributions to curriculum development, especially towards the new language curriculum and the new mathematics curriculum. I have contributed to the implementation of school-wide initiatives promoting learning engagement.

Work History

Primary School Teacher (Sub)

Mr Gerard Pierce
Ballyheigue, Tralee
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Gained experience across all mainstream class levels and autism classrooms.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises in the classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with other teachers, staff members and parents to promote a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Utilised a variety of teaching strategies such as cooperative learning, inquiry-based instruction, and project-based learning to support and cater for all learners in the classroom.
  • Experience with teaching 1:1 or in small groups.
  • Currently undertaking the role of classroom teacher in an autism classroom for the summer program.

Education

Bachelor of Education With Mathematics Specialism -

Mary Immaaculate College
Limerick

Skills

  • Special education techniques
  • Inclusive education
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Growth mindset
  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Mathematical problem-solving
  • Coding
  • Minecraft Education
  • Resilient
  • Hard-working

Interests/Hobbies

  • Special interest in mathematics, particularly in the area of problem-solving.
  • Special interest in special educational teaching, ensuring each child is catered for in the primary school setting.
  • Enjoys farming and sustainability.
  • Highly interested in health and fitness.

References

Caroline Newman                                                                          

Principal of Scoil Naomh Erc, Glenderry Ballyheigue                   

0863519289     

                                                                                  

Dr. Margaret O'Keeffe

Mary Immaculate College

0863505160

Timeline

Primary School Teacher (Sub)

Mr Gerard Pierce
12.2024 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Education With Mathematics Specialism -

Mary Immaaculate College

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