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Niamh O'Sullivan

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Niamh O'Sullivan

Work History

Department of Education

Supply Teacher
11.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Deliver engaging lessons that support participation, confidence, progression and pupil wellbeing.
  • Adapted teaching approaches to effectively meet diverse needs, abilities and learning styles of different classes.
  • Taught across a range of Irish primary class levels, ensuring continuity of learning and engagement in varied school contexts.
  • Established positive routines and respectful relationships, fostering a calm and conducive learning environment.
  • Uphold school policies in relation to safeguarding, behaviour, inclusion and professional conduct.

Ballymaloe Ltd.

Child Educator - Early Years
08.2022 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Designed developmentally appropriate activities to promote early literacy, communication, social development, independence and confidence.
  • Facilitated play-based, child-centred learning experiences for children aged 2-6 to foster holistic development.
  • Observed and supported children's developmental progress across social, emotional, physical and cognitive areas.
  • Built warm, nurturing routines that supported children's wellbeing, curiosity and readiness to learn.
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual needs and acknowledge children's progress, strengthening home-school connections.

International School

English Teacher
09.2013 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Planned and delivered structured, engaging lessons to develop reading fluency, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and written expression.
  • Differentiated instruction to enhance learning outcomes for students with diverse academic, language and confidence levels.
  • Used formative and summative assessment to track student progress, address barriers, and tailor instructional strategies for individual learning needs.
  • Created individualised support approaches to strengthen pupils' academic skills, independence and classroom confidence.
  • Taught English in a diverse international school environment, supporting pupils from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
  • Facilitated clear communication with parents through regular meetings, detailed reports, and progress updates to foster collaborative support for student development.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on literacy development, curriculum planning, pupil support and inclusive practice.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture built on respect, consistency, high expectations and care.

Lloyds Banking Group

Legal Compliance Analyst
01.2011 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Analysed complex data sets to identify patterns indicative of non-compliance, driving corrective measures.
  • Conducted legal research, analysed policies, documented findings, and communicated recommendations.
  • Regularly reported on risk management and implemented mitigative strategies to reduce vulnerabilities
  • Streamlined reporting processes through the implementation of automated tools, reducing manual errors and saving time.

Summary

Experienced Primary Educator with a First Class Honours M.Ed. in Primary Education and over ten years' teaching in multicultural settings, including Dubai and Irish primary schools. Specialises in literacy, language development, and differentiated instruction, fostering positive classroom relationships. Committed to inclusive practice and high expectations for all learners, with strong communication skills and a focus on safeguarding and wellbeing.

Education

Hibernia College
Ireland

Master of Education from Primary
01-2026

University Overview

First Class Honours

London Metropolitan University
London

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Legal Practice
01-2011

University Overview

Merit

University of Limerick
Limerick

Bachelor of Laws from Law and European Studies History & French
01-2007

Overview

3
Languages
16
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Purposeful lesson delivery
  • Lesson planning and curriculum design
  • Literacy and reading development
  • Grammar and vocabulary enhancement
  • Written expression skills
  • Tailored instructional strategies
  • Inclusive classroom practices
  • Learning assessment techniques
  • Progress monitoring methods
  • Next-step planning strategies
  • Classroom management expertise
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Positive reinforcement strategies
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Self-motivation
  • Critical-thinking

Languages

English, Gaeilge
First Language
French
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Supply Teacher

Department of Education
11.2024 - Current

Child Educator - Early Years

Ballymaloe Ltd.
08.2022 - 11.2024

English Teacher

International School
09.2013 - 07.2022

Legal Compliance Analyst

Lloyds Banking Group
01.2011 - 01.2013

Hibernia College

Master of Education from Primary

London Metropolitan University

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Legal Practice

University of Limerick

Bachelor of Laws from Law and European Studies History & French

Custom

  • Recent professional learning and school placement experience completed as part of the M.Ed. Primary programme
  • Ongoing professional development through varied Irish primary school supply teaching and international classroom practice
  • Extensive experience working with culturally diverse school communities and families
Niamh O'Sullivan