LUKE HORAN
Naul
Summary
Motivated educator with strong skills in classroom management and lesson planning. Cultivates positive classroom relationships and encourages student engagement through differentiated instruction and collaborative learning experiences. Utilises empathy and effective communication to support student wellbeing and academic growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Swords Community College
Swords
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Planned and delivered inclusive lessons in Spanish and Business aligned with Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curriculum specifications.
- Applied Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create accessible learning environments that supported student engagement representation and expression.
- Used restorative practice strategies to build positive classroom relationships encourage student voice and promote a culture of respect and accountability.
- Differentiated teaching methodologies resources and assessments to support a diverse range of learning needs.
- Facilitated active and collaborative learning experiences that encouraged critical thinking communication and student participation.
- Established and coordinated an inclusive Lego Club providing students with opportunities to develop creativity teamwork problem-solving skills and social connections.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers special education staff and school leadership to support student learning and wellbeing.
- Assessed student progress through a range of formative and summative approaches using assessment data to inform teaching and learning.
Student Teacher
Loreto College Swords
Swords
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons in Spanish and Business in line with Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curricula.
- Designed learning experiences aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure accessibility and meaningful participation for all students.
- Employed restorative practice approaches to foster positive relationships support student wellbeing and promote a respectful classroom environment.
- Differentiated instruction and assessment to meet diverse learner needs and abilities.
- Collaborated with cooperating teachers and school staff to support effective teaching learning and assessment practices.
English Language Assistant
IES Alonso de Ercilla
Ocaña
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported English language teaching in a secondary school classroom, working alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons Led small group activities to develop students’ speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills.
- Assisted in planning and preparing interactive teaching materials tailored to students’ language levels
- Gained experience managing classroom behaviour and encouraging active student participation Gained experience in facilitating oral exams after organising English B1 Level exams for the students in Toledo
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education (Spanish and Business)
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Maynooth2026
Bachelor of Arts - International Business and Languages
Technological University Dublin
Dublin08.2023
Skills
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Student engagement
- Inclusive education practices
- Digital learning tools
- Adaptable teaching
- Student motivation techniques
- Group teaching ability
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Language development
- Empathy and understanding
- Written and verbal communication
Education
Expected 1.1
References
- Aoife Smith - Principal, Swords Community College - 0868647073
- John Bean - University Tutor, Maynooth University - 0879782322
Certification
- Medicall Ambulance Service - First Aid Response
- Cambridge University - TKT CLIL Certification
- Oide - Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Planning for Change
Timeline
Student Teacher
Swords Community College
08.2025 - 05.2026
Student Teacher
Loreto College Swords
08.2024 - 06.2025
English Language Assistant
IES Alonso de Ercilla
08.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Education - Secondary Education (Spanish and Business)
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Bachelor of Arts - International Business and Languages
Technological University Dublin