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Maeve O'Rourke

Carpenterstown,County Donegal

Summary

Enthusiastic Secondary School Teacher motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Substitute teacher

Luttrellstown Community College
Clonsilla, Dublin
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Subjects: Irish and Music.
  • In my substitute position, I managed my own Irish classes in both leaving cert and junior cert level.
  • This position included work in the Gaeilscoil that operated within the school Coláiste na Tulchann where I was a class tutor. Teaching subjects thriugh Irish such as CSPE and SPHE.
  • Managed junior girls LGFA.
  • Class Tutor to a first year class.
  • Oversaw the breakfast club at the school engaging with kids in the mornings and providing breakfast before they start their day.
  • Assisted with the school choir and musical rehearsals when the choir director was not in.
  • Involved pupils in extracurricular activities, fostering team spirit and camaraderie among them.
  • Achieved enhanced student engagement by adopting creative teaching methods.
  • Developed individual learning plans for students with special educational needs.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan and organise school events and outings.
  • Supervised pupils during breaks and lunchtimes, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Assisted in preparing classroom materials to facilitate effective teaching.

Student teacher

Castleknock Community College
Carpenterstown, Dublin
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed innovative lesson plans by incorporating digital technology.
  • Assisted lead teacher for enhancing student engagement.
  • Improved classroom management skills with hands-on experience.
  • Tailored teaching style, achieved better student understanding.
  • Gained proficiency in various teaching methodologies by regular practice.
  • Observed lead teacher's classes, enhanced pedagogical knowledge and skill set.

Education

Professional Master of Education - Irish and Music

Trinity College Dublin
Dublin
09.2021 - 10.2023

Irish and Music

National University of Ireland, Maynouth
Maynooth
09.2016 - 10.2019

Skills

  • Dedication to teaching
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Pupils motivation
  • School event coordination
  • Classroom technology use
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Inclusive learning alterations
  • Behaviour management
  • Empathetic understanding
  • Lesson planning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Substitute teacher

Luttrellstown Community College
09.2022 - 12.2023

Student teacher

Castleknock Community College
11.2021 - 05.2022

Professional Master of Education - Irish and Music

Trinity College Dublin
09.2021 - 10.2023

Irish and Music

National University of Ireland, Maynouth
09.2016 - 10.2019

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