Shauna Gallagher
Ballina
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic teacher with high credentials in Music and English. Approachable, supportive, and helpful to both colleagues and students. Eager to use engaging methods to deliver course content and provide an enriched learning environment in my classroom for all students. Skilled at managing pupil behavior through appropriate discipline and restorative practice. Dedicated to enhancing student confidence, grades, and social skills through a holistic approach to education. Focused on creating a caring and inclusive environment, ensuring student happiness, and success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St. Muredach’s College
Ballina
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the classroom.
- Encouraged a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations for students.
- Built excellent rapport with students, staff and parents.
- Successfully planned and executed this schools first ever Christmas concert, coordinating performances, logistics and promotion. The event was a resounding success, receiving enthusiastic feedback from staff, students, parents and wider community.
- Successfully prepared and supported students for state assessment, including music practicals, written exams and project component.
- Identified students' needs and cooperated with other professional staff members to develop solutions for health, behavioral and learning challenges.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Strategized with school administration to provide opportunities for students to engage in corporate-sponsored scientific programs.
- Scheduled group tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
Student Teacher
Holy Faith Secondary School Clontarf
Dublin
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guideline.
- Used effective teaching methods to assist student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
- Helped students appreciate the arts through instructional and immersive techniques.
Singing & Piano Tutor
Lynn Academy of Music
Ballina
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided individual and group piano lessons to students of all ages.
- Assisted in selecting suitable repertoire based on the student's skill level and interests.
- Organized recitals for students to showcase their abilities and accomplishments.
- Incorporated fun activities into lessons such as rhythm games or composition exercises.
- Prepared students for both singing and piano grades with The Royal Irish Academy of Music.
Education
Professional Masters of Education Post Primary
Dublin City University - Institute of Education
St. Patrick’s Campus, Drumcondra, Dublin. 10-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Music & English
Maynooth University
Maynooth, Co.Kildare, Ireland.11-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student rapport & engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Student assessment
- Student-centered learning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Extracurricular planning
- Adaptable teaching
Accomplishments
- Speech & Drama: Awarded First Class Honours at Senior Certificate level with the Leinster School of Music & Drama.
- Music Theatre & Popular Singing: Awarded Honours at Senior Certificate level with The Royal Irish Academy of Music.
Referees
Wayne Walsh
Role: Principal
St. Muredach’s College
Sligo Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
Telephone: 096 21298
Email: wayne.walsh@stmuredachscollege.ie
Mary Molloy
Role: Deputy Principal
Holy Faith Secondary School Clontarf
Belgrove Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3.
Telephone: 01 8331507
Email: deputy@holyfaithclontarf.com
Timeline
Teacher
St. Muredach’s College
08.2024 - 05.2025
Student Teacher
Holy Faith Secondary School Clontarf
09.2023 - 05.2024
Singing & Piano Tutor
Lynn Academy of Music
02.2021 - 06.2022
Professional Masters of Education Post Primary
Dublin City University - Institute of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Music & English
Maynooth University
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