Thomas Murphy
Dublin
Summary
I am a dedicated, hard-working, and goal-orientated person that always gets results. I possess extremely strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills and am happy to work as part of a team or as an individual. My drive for improvement, development, and learning comes from a desire to set the best standards possible for my son and myself. I work extremely well and honestly in any scenario, whether I am set explicit targets or working off my own initiative. I pride myself not on what I have achieved, but on the process through which I did. I guarantee professionalism, enthusiasm, and honest, hard work
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Department of Education and Youth
Dublin
04.2025 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet student needs and learning styles.
- Provided individualized attention to students requiring additional support.
- Supervised student activities during breaks and transitions between classes.
- Maintained accurate attendance records and documented student progress.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Retail Keyholder
Shelbourne FC
Dublin
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with management to determine key tasks and delegate to staff members.
- Protected store assets by assisting with audits, routine cycle counts and physical inventory.
- Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
- Accomplished sales goals by engaging customers, delivering top-notch service and promoting special items.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided tailored recommendations.
- Managed cash register operations and ensured accurate cash handling.
- Organized store displays to enhance customer engagement and visibility.
- Supported inventory management by restocking shelves and tracking product levels.
- Collaborated with team members to improve store processes and efficiency.
- Trained and helped supervise staff to develop and maintain store revenue, team customer service skills and product knowledge.
- Resolved issues between customers and staff members in a professional manner while maintaining company policies.
- Inspected merchandise prior to stocking shelves or displays to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Verified that all customers received receipts for their purchases.
Retail Worker
O'Neill's Centra
Dublin
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Ensured store cleanliness by organising and stocking shelves.
- Processing large product orders from whole-sale companies
- Collaborated constantly with and ensured effective communication between staff members.
Education
Professional Master of Education (Post-Primary) -
University College Dublin
Belfield, Dublin, Ireland09-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And History
University College Dublin
Belfield, Dublin, Ireland09-2025
Secondary Education
Woodbrook College
Bray, Wicklow06-2021
Skills
Personal skills:
Excellent communication
Thrive under pressure
Leadership: captained at elite-level football
Data analysis
Time management
IT Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Advanced knowledge of GIS software: ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro I am well-versed in collaborative tools like Google Drive, Google Docs, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
Languages:
English (fluent)
Irish (intermediate)
German (intermediate)
Accomplishments
BA Degree in geography and history 2025
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Department of Education and Youth
04.2025 - Current
Retail Keyholder
Shelbourne FC
05.2024 - 02.2025
Retail Worker
O'Neill's Centra
06.2022 - 09.2022
Professional Master of Education (Post-Primary) -
University College Dublin
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And History
University College Dublin
Secondary Education
Woodbrook College