Sally O Neill
Ennis,Ireland
Summary
A dedicated professional with a foundation in the primary education system, known for strong facilitation skills and the ability to guide groups towards self-reflection and improvement. Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and a passion for engaging with pupils, fostering a supportive learning environment. Committed to directing students towards achieving professional standards as future school teachers, with a keen interest in enhancing educational practices.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Supervision Tutor
School Placement MICE
Limerick, Ireland
03.2022 - Current
- Supervised assigned students throughout placement
- Provided support and professional assistance for the duration of placement
- Engaged in constructive, focused reflection on student performance in the classroom and throughout the school
- Assessed student progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement.
- Reviewed and assessed all documentation submitted to One Drive as part of each student's placement requirements.
- Completed Assessment report following each in-school visit
- Graded students on completion of placement
Teaching Principal
St. Senan's N.S.
Corrib Drive, Shannon, Co. Clare
09.2004 - 08.2021
- Directed Teaching and Learning at St. Senan's NS, adapting to increasing pupil numbers and staff growth.
- Delivered instruction across various classes and special educational needs settings.
- Collaborated with staff to establish a safe and nurturing environment for pupil development.
- Carried out the diverse roles required of the Principal with the steady support of the in-school managment team and Board of Management.
School Development Planning Facilitator
SDPS Primary - Drumcondra Education Centre
Drumcondra Education Centre, St. Patrick's College, Dublin 9
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Guided primary schools through change under the 1998 Education Act.
- Organised and presented information seminars for primary principals.
- Executed school reviews as initial steps in planning.
- Conducted pre-planning meetings to pinpoint focus areas.
- Facilitated planning days for both small and large school clusters.
- Directed schools towards action planning for staged development.
- Provided continuous support to in-school planning teams.
- Coordinated and delivered summer courses on school development planning.
Assistant Teacher
Ballycar N.S.
Ballycar, Newmarket-on-Fergus, , Co. Clare
09.1982 - 08.2001
- Taught 2nd to 4th classes in a Multi-grade setting
- In 1999 was appointed Deputy Principal
Education
Diploma in French - French
NUIG
Galway 09.2019 - 06.2021
Diploma in Professional Studies (School Planning) - School Development Planning
NUIG
Galway 09.2001 - 10.2002
Masters in Educational Management - Educational Management
University of Limerick
Limerick 07.1996 - 08.1998
Certificate in Remedial Education - SEN
Mary Immaculate College of Education
Limerick 09.1986 - 06.1987
Bachelor of Education - Education, English
Mary Immaculate College of Education
Limerick 09.1979 - 06.1982
Skills
- Ability to work well with students in a positive, supportive role
- Facilitation skills - leading groups towards self reflection, identifying best practice and guiding them towards improvement
- Knowledge and Understanding of the Primary Education system
- Good organisational skills
- Scileanna cumarsáide - is breá liom teagmháil a dhéanamh leis na daltaí agus iad a dhíriú i dtreo chaighdeán profisiúnta mar mhúinteoirí scoile
Languages
Gaeilge
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Certification
CPD - Mata sa Rang, Literacy Lift Off, Guided Reading, Accelerated Reader, Friends For Life, Discover Primary Science, Spelling For Me
Attended a wide range of PDST courses to support teaching and learning in the classroom
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervision Tutor
School Placement MICE
03.2022 - Current
Diploma in French - French
NUIG
09.2019 - 06.2021
Teaching Principal
St. Senan's N.S.
09.2004 - 08.2021
Diploma in Professional Studies (School Planning) - School Development Planning
NUIG
09.2001 - 10.2002
School Development Planning Facilitator
SDPS Primary - Drumcondra Education Centre
08.2001 - 08.2004
Masters in Educational Management - Educational Management
University of Limerick
07.1996 - 08.1998
Certificate in Remedial Education - SEN
Mary Immaculate College of Education
09.1986 - 06.1987
Assistant Teacher
Ballycar N.S.
09.1982 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Education - Education, English
Mary Immaculate College of Education
09.1979 - 06.1982