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Olwyn O'Regan

Limerick,IRELAND

Summary

Full Condition Teaching Council registered English/ Geography teacher.


I graduated with a BA Arts degree (UCC) and a PME Masters degree (NUIG).


Teaching Council Number:214537


Other subjects experience :

  • LCA Social Education
  • History Junior Cycle
  • Geography Junior Cycle
  • Irish Junior Cycle
  • Wellbeing / SPHE
  • EAL/Resource


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

English/ EAL Teacher

Méanscoil Iognáid Rís / Drimnagh Castle
Crumlin ,Co.Dublin
08.2023 - Current
  • English teacher for both the Junior and Senior Cycle curriculum in 2023. 6th Year HL English with mixed student ability. 5th Year OL English with weak ability. Both exam ability levels catered through note-taking methods, sample essays, and class discussions.
  • 2024-2025 - EAL and Resource teacher. EAL required the assessment of new students in the school to monitor their English ability and learning. The assessment through the NCCA EAL testing was carried out to assess students' levels' of Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading. One-to-one student withdrawals would occur for students to gain extra tuition to improve their English and help with class/ homework.
  • First-year Irish and English teacher. First Years engaged in topics such as poetry, basic grammar, descriptive writing, and what is required as part of the JCT.
  • Attended professional development workshops, and stayed updated on EAL teaching techniques.

SEN / EAL Resource Teacher

St. Gerald's DLS
Castlebar, County Mayo
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
  • Created a classroom environment appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Assisted SEN students in regular classes with assignments and schoolwork in class.
  • Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed.
  • Planned learning strategies, activities, and materials to reflect the needs of individual students.
  • Met with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress.
  • Collected and interpreted specialist assessment data to inform teaching practices.

Teacher - English

CBS The Green
Tralee, Co.Kerry
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Cover teacher for English.
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Years, Transition Year and 6th Years OL.
  • Optimized student engagement with literary and non-literary concepts through innovative teaching methods.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
  • Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.

Teacher - English/ Geography/ History

Scoil Chriost Ri
Portlaoise, Co.Laois
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Utilized good time management and strategic planning to ensure teaching and marking deadlines were met.
  • Optimized student engagement with literary and non-literary concepts through innovative teaching methods.
  • Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
  • I have gained experience through the Learning Support classes that I was enrolled in to teach and provide for students. This subject allowed me to help students understand topics better and to help improve writing answers to questions. In terms of Level 2 students, I learned about what resources could be used for them and how to have them engage in their work.
  • I had 6th and 5th Years HL English classes for a brief term before their previous teacher returned for the year. I learned through team teaching for a short term how to have students analyse and answer poetry sections, understand the comparative question, and the single text question, and produce good pieces of creative writing. Team teaching was a benefit as I learned and gained more knowledge from my colleague.
  • I had 5th Year of LCA Social Education. I learned about the curriculum and also the key assignments that students had to submit as part of this program. I also had 3rd Year History and I again learned about the curriculum and the layout of the new common-level papers. With this class, I found I had to change my teaching style in order to help them understand the materials and information they were being taught.

Teacher - English

Castlecomer Community School
Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Principal Pat Murphy (087) 752 6169
  • Employed in Castlecomer CS as a cover teacher for English. I had all TY, 5th Years, and 6th Years which were at Higher Levels but were a weaker level of HL. I also had Third Year English which was a blended group of weak and strong learners.
  • Other subjects I was scheduled for were First Years Learning to Learn and PE. With PE, I learned about the safety of students and also what sports you could do with students when most were limited by the virus. I learned how to adapt also and change lessons quickly if the weather didn't suit me. When I had shy students, I would partake in the activities myself to show that anyone can participate.
  • Due to the pandemic, I increased my technology skills through the use of Teams and its features. I learned about what technology methods were a good prior knowledge facility for students and also learned how to motivate students and keep things fun with Kahoot, Padlet, and YouTube.

Teacher - Geography / English

Mrs.Olivia Kennedy, Borris Vocational School
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Acting Principal Mrs. Olivia Kennedy (086) 609 6490
  • Substitute teacher for the subjects of English and Geography.
  • Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate students for English and Geography.
  • I had all years of students excluding First Years in this employment post.
  • In this school, I gained the experience of working with a multitude of students with learning disabilities such as Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD.
  • I also gained the valuable experience of doing resource / Learning Support with students and working with SNAs in the school to ensure I was using the correct methods and collecting the correct information.
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.

Education

Post Graduate - Education

National University of Ireland Galway
Galway
11.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Degree

University College Cork
Cork, County Cork
08.2012 - 10.2016

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Colaiste Iosaef Secondary School
2012

Skills

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Motivational communicator
  • Compliance
  • Creative class planning
  • Student assessment
  • Teaching techniques

Referees

Mrs. Olivia Kennedy

Borris Vocational School

Knocknagundarragh

Borris

Co.Carlow

Tel : ( 086) 609 6490


Mr.Pat Murphy

Castlecomer CS

Castlecomer

Co.Kilkenny

Tel : ( 087) 752 6169


Mrs. Helen O'Donnell

Scoil Chriost Ri

Borris Road

Portlaoise

Co.Laois

Tel : (086) 857 6619

Timeline

English/ EAL Teacher

Méanscoil Iognáid Rís / Drimnagh Castle
08.2023 - Current

SEN / EAL Resource Teacher

St. Gerald's DLS
11.2022 - 06.2023

Teacher - English

CBS The Green
09.2022 - 11.2022

Teacher - English/ Geography/ History

Scoil Chriost Ri
08.2021 - 06.2022

Teacher - English

Castlecomer Community School
09.2020 - 06.2021

Teacher - Geography / English

Mrs.Olivia Kennedy, Borris Vocational School
11.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Degree

University College Cork
08.2012 - 10.2016

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Colaiste Iosaef Secondary School

Post Graduate - Education

National University of Ireland Galway

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