Mark Gill
Galway
Summary
Motivated PME student and Bachelor of Arts graduate with a focus on Gaeilge and Geography. Completed a thesis on the collaboration between ovice teachers and their cooperating teachers during school placement and newly qualified years. Completed a semester in the Gaeltacht to enhance language skills and a dissertation in Human Geography. Gained practical experience through school placements at 'The Bish' and Coláiste Bhaile Chláir. Currently training the Galway u14 hurling academy, demonstrating commitment to community engagement and youth development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
St Joseph’s Patrician College ‘The Bish’
Galway
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed PME 2 placement in 'The Bish'.
- Conducted 10 hours of weekly instruction in Gaeilge and Geography.
- Completed six-week Parental Leave.
Taught Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate Gaeilge, along with First and Second Year Gaeilge. - Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- I am involved with 1st year and juvenile hurling team.
Coach
Galway u14 & u15 Academy
Galway
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Responsible for the development of the Galway u14 & U15 team.
- Responsible for setting appropriate standards in which players should follow.
- Responsible for organising and covering all aspects of players development.
- Responsible for bringing players to games and selecting teams while setting out clear instructions for players to follow.
- Responsible for communicating with players on their areas of strength and also areas that may require development.
Teacher
Coláiste Bhaile Chláir
Galway, County Galway
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Taught 1st and 2nd Year Irish lessons. I had 1st Years 3 hours per week and 2nd Years 3 hours per week.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance students' language skills and cultural understanding.
- Collaborated with other Irish teachers to create supportive learning environments and share best practices.
- Organized extracurricular activities, such as hurling matches, after school hurling training. Organised a chess club which was run during break time.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Factory Worker
Medtronic
Galway
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for material replenishment for the factory floor.
- Responsible for ordering, processing and delivering components to relevant areas on the factory floor.
- Communicated with various team leads and supervisors to maintain adequate supply of components.
- Coordinated with other departments for smooth operation and timely completion of orders.
Substitute Teacher
Gaelscoil Dara
Galway
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided substitution support across multiple classes.
- Experience in teaching from ages 5-12.
- Observed in all types of classroom environments.
Coach
Cúl Camps
Galway
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Coached children aged 5-12.
- Set up different games, activities and drills during the camps.
- Taught key skills of hurling/camogie to children who were starting hurling/ camogie.
Education
Professional Masters of Education -
University of Galway
Galway 09.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Gaeilge/ Geography
NUIG
Galway08.2022
St. Joesphs Patrician College 'The Bish'
Galway06.2018
Gaelscoil Dara
Galway06.2013
Skills
- Pupil motivation
- Educational technology use
- Public speaking
- Lesson planning
- Training and Development
Accomplishments
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in NUIG
- Played and won an All-Ireland Hurling Minor Final in 2017
- Awarded an Elite scholarship for hurling in NUIG
- Played in a Fitzgibbon cup final in 2021 for NUIG
- Won a County Minor Hurling Final in 2017
- Served as a prefect in ‘The Bish’
- Represented Galway hurling in multiple age levels
- Won u15A and u16A Hurling Finals 2015 at club level
- Captained Corinthians RFC to an u13 Rugby Connacht Final
Hobbies & Interests
- I enjoy playing and coaching hurling
- I enjoy watching all sporting activities
- I enjoy listening to music and podcasts
Timeline
Teacher
St Joseph’s Patrician College ‘The Bish’
09.2024 - 05.2025
Professional Masters of Education -
University of Galway
09.2023 - 05.2025
Teacher
Coláiste Bhaile Chláir
09.2023 - 12.2024
Coach
Galway u14 & u15 Academy
04.2023 - 05.2025
Factory Worker
Medtronic
06.2022 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
Gaelscoil Dara
01.2021 - 05.2021
Coach
Cúl Camps
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Gaeilge/ Geography
NUIG
St. Joesphs Patrician College 'The Bish'
Gaelscoil Dara
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