Lynda Gavagan
Kilcock
Summary
Motivated educator beginning a master's in Adult and Community Education. Recently earned a Higher Diploma in Further Education and committed to facilitating transformative learning for underrepresented groups, including carers and mature students. Leverages personal experiences to enhance teaching methods and foster inclusive learning environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher in Training
LMETB
Dunboyne college further education , Ireland
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Delivered modules on psychology, criminology, social science, human growth and behaviour
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Assisted experienced teachers with instructional delivery and student assessments.
- Supported students with individualized learning needs and adapted resources accordingly.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on identified areas of need among the student population.
- Researched new teaching methods, materials, and technologies that could be used in the classroom.
- Created an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
Stock controller
Britvic Ireland
Clondalkin
01.2003 - 01.2015
- Managed receipts, invoicing, stock analysis, and stock forecasting to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
- Resolved account queries through detailed analysis of transactions.
Office Manager
Homebase DIY store
Ballyfermot
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Oversaw staff schedules, payroll, inventory management, product ordering, and supplier invoice processing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hdip in Further Education
Maynooth University
Kildare, Ireland 04-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological studies, Sociology, Criminology
Maynooth University
Maynooth, Co. Kildare05-2025
Adult return to education, certificate -
Maynooth University
05-2022
Leaving certificate -
Goldenbridge Secondary School
Inchicore, Dublin 801-1998
Skills
- Inventory management
- Inventory analysis
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Collaboration
- Lecture development
- Group and individual instruction
- Time management
- Continuing education
- Student engagement
Awards
- Uversity mature student scholarship for under graduate 3 year degree
- Mckevitt memorial award, 06/01/23, Awarded for achieving the highest grades in sociology 1st year.
- Emre Isik memorial award 15/05/25, Awarded for achieving the highest grades in sociology 3rd year.
- SPUR internship (summer programme for undergraduate research) May 2023 with department of adult and community education.
- MUSE Gold award ( Maynooth university student of excellence) May 2024
- Maynooth university scholarship for masters in adult and community education September 2026
Hobbies and Interests
- Going to the gym, weightlifting
- Reading true crime novels
- Outdoor pursuits such as cycling and hiking
Timeline
Teacher in Training
LMETB
09.2025 - 04.2026
Stock controller
Britvic Ireland
01.2003 - 01.2015
Office Manager
Homebase DIY store
01.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Hdip in Further Education
Maynooth University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological studies, Sociology, Criminology
Maynooth University
Adult return to education, certificate -
Maynooth University
Leaving certificate -
Goldenbridge Secondary School