Sonia Reilly
Oldcastle,Meath
Summary
I am a dedicated education professional with over 9 years of experience supporting, facilitating and safeguarding children. I am passionate about inclusive, child-led learning that challenges every child to reach their full potential. I build strong, positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, and work collaboratively on planning, timetables, duties, trips, and extracurricular activities. I have a strong commitment to supporting children with SEN and ELL, adapting the curriculum and applying tailored strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early Years Class Teacher
GEMS Wellington School, Qatar
Al Wakrah, Qatar
2023.08 - 2025.07
- Teacher within the Inclusion Department Gems Wellington, Qatar 2020-2023
- Mainstream class teacher Year 3 (2nd Class) Gems Wellington, Qatar 2018-2020
- Mainstream class teacher Year 4 and Year 3 Hurst Drive Primary School, Hertfordshire, UK 2016-2018
- Substitute Teacher (Cavan/Meath area) 2015-2016
Receptionist
Oldcastle Laboratories Ltd
Oldcastle, Co. Meath
2013.04 - 2015.09
Waitress & hostess
La Bodgue Restaurant
Montuak, USA
2012.06 - 2012.08
Lifeguard
Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina
Montauk, USA
2011.06 - 2011.08
Sales assistant
Scribbles Newsagents
Dublin, Ireland
2010.10 - 2011.05
Education
Higher Diploma in Arts - Primary Education
Hibernia College
Dublin 2013.04 - 2015.06
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Gaeilge, Human Development (Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy)
St. Patrick’s College
Drumcondra, Dublin 2009.09 - 2012.05
Leaving Certificate -
St Oliver Post Primary
Oldcastle, Co. Meath 2007.09 - 2009.06
Skills
- Planning and delivering engaging lessons for early years and primary classes
- Proficient in fostering a positive classroom environment through reinforcement-based behaviour management and tailored support for behavioural challenges
- Coordinating with partner teachers, SENCO, support staff and 1:1 support assistants to ensure all children, including those with SEN, make progress
- Proficient user of ICT including Email, Powerpoint, Smartboard, ActiveInspire, Seesaw, Teams, Widgit
- Developing indoor and outdoor provision in the Early Years, ensuring it provides a wide range of independent learning opportunities for children to practise and develop their skills
- Planning, organising and leading school trips
- Planning and delivering extracurricular after-school clubs, such as Artist of the Week and Around the World Explorers
- Collaborating with class teachers, offering ideas for supporting children with SEN and ELL and adapting the curriculum
- Actively involved in the process of setting and reviewing individual education plan targets
Affiliations
- I enjoy reading
- I love to travel and explore new countries and cultures
- I like to bake and enjoying cooking
References
David Wilson
Principal/CEO GEMS Wellington
d.wilson_wsq@gemsedu.com
+974 4041 7456 | +974 4041 7444
Yasmin Sherbaz
Head of Early Years at GEMS Wellington
y.sherbaz_wsq@gemsedu.com
+974 4041 7456 | +974 4041 7445
Amy Mahmoudi
Assistant Headteacher and Director of Inclusion GEMS Wellington
amymahmoudi91@gmail.com
Timeline
Early Years Class Teacher
GEMS Wellington School, Qatar
2023.08 - 2025.07
Higher Diploma in Arts - Primary Education
Hibernia College
2013.04 - 2015.06
Receptionist
Oldcastle Laboratories Ltd
2013.04 - 2015.09
Waitress & hostess
La Bodgue Restaurant
2012.06 - 2012.08
Lifeguard
Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina
2011.06 - 2011.08
Sales assistant
Scribbles Newsagents
2010.10 - 2011.05
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Gaeilge, Human Development (Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy)
St. Patrick’s College
2009.09 - 2012.05
Leaving Certificate -
St Oliver Post Primary
2007.09 - 2009.06