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.
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.
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
Developed a telework enterprise.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Promoted social housing.
Secured funding.
Advised voluntary organisations.
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.
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