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Pól Ó Mongáin

Teacher And Manager
Gort An Choirce,DL

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Donegal Education & Training Board, excelling in curriculum development and student engagement. Expert in fostering community relations and implementing innovative teaching strategies, enhancing student performance and promoting academic integrity. Adept at budget administration, ensuring financial stability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal / Business Studies Teacher

Donegal Education & Training Board
11.2002 - 08.2023

Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.

Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.

Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.

Championed extracurricular activities that promoted well-rounded student development beyond academics.

Oversaw integration of technology in classrooms, equipping students with modern learning tools.

Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring alignment with state educational standards and industry trends in business education.

Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on emerging teaching methods and business concepts.

Enhanced student understanding of complex topics by incorporating real-world examples and case studies.

Promoted a culture of academic integrity by clearly communicating expectations around plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of misconduct within the context of business ethics.

Established a positive classroom environment that encouraged open communication, respect for differing opinions, and intellectual curiosity.

Evaluated student performance using various assessment methods, providing timely feedback to support continuous improvement.

Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and meet the unique needs of each student.

Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.

Created budgeting exercises to equip students with crucial, practical knowledge.

Director

An Clár as Gaeilge
03.2002 - 11.2002

Prepared operating plan

Developed website and newsletter

Supported Irish-language events and organisations

Organised Irish-language classes and events

Promoted the Irish language in local media

Project Manager

Mountbellew Area Development Co-operative
02.2001 - 02.2002


Developed a telework enterprise.

Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.

Promoted social housing.

Secured funding.

Advised voluntary organisations.

General Manager

Comharchumann Thoraí Teo.
11.1997 - 08.1999


Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability.

Promoted the social and economic development of the island.

Supported the use of the Irish-language.

Managed the social club, the helicopter service, and the group water scheme.

Secured funding.

Negotiated with State organisations and local authority.



Education

Diploma in Native Culture - Native Irish Culture

National University of Ireland, Galway
Galway
04.2001 -

Diploma in Community Development in The Gaeltacht - Community Development

University College Galway
Galway
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Cranfield Institute of Technology
Cranfield, England
04.2001 -

Bachelor in Business Studies - Business Studies

National Institute For Higher Education
04.2001 -

Skills

    Student engagement

    Classroom management

    Organizational leadership

    Lesson planning

    Multitasking

    Community engagement

    Communications expert

    Public speaking

    Documentation

    Curriculum development

    Policy implementation

    Opportunities identification

    Community relations

    Budget creation

    Budget administration

    Critical thinking and judgment

Timeline

Assistant Principal / Business Studies Teacher

Donegal Education & Training Board
11.2002 - 08.2023

Director

An Clár as Gaeilge
03.2002 - 11.2002

Diploma in Native Culture - Native Irish Culture

National University of Ireland, Galway
04.2001 -

Diploma in Community Development in The Gaeltacht - Community Development

University College Galway
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Cranfield Institute of Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor in Business Studies - Business Studies

National Institute For Higher Education
04.2001 -

Project Manager

Mountbellew Area Development Co-operative
02.2001 - 02.2002

General Manager

Comharchumann Thoraí Teo.
11.1997 - 08.1999
Pól Ó MongáinTeacher And Manager