Úna Byrne

• Taught 1st year, 2nd year, and 3rd year Gaeilge at different levels. Collaborated with a fellow Irish teacher to team-teach 6th year Gaeilge at the ordinary level.
• Taught 2nd year L2LP.
• Taught two groups of 3rd year SPHE and the TY student leadership program.
• Participated in a lunchtime club called 'Labhair le lón' which involved guiding and preparing senior cycle students for their oral exam.
• Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
• Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
• Supervised after school study once a week.
• Managed 1st and 2nd year girls basketball.
• Supervised a lunch time club called 'Cuppa Club' for students who needed a safe and comfortable place to eat their lunch.
• Implemented inclusive strategies through meticulous planning of the Gaeilge curriculum, enabling equitable access for all students. Linked existing policies with Gaeilge specifications, resulting in highly effective outcomes at both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate stages.

• Taught twelve classes a week including eight Business studies and four Gaeilge.
• Substituted for classes as required, supervising and maintaining a quiet work environment while providing students with any necessary assistance.
• Collaborated with department teachers to design engaging and effective lesson plans.
• Supervised classroom activities to maintain student focus and engagement.
• I corrected the Business Studies Junior Cert pre state examination papers.
• Maintained safe and healthy environment for students, employees and visitors by following school safety procedures.
• Daily uploading of detailed lesson plans and bi-weekly personal reflections as part of school placement.
• Coached and attended girls basketball matches.

Business studies parental leave cover

• My school placement began on the 05/01/23 and ended on the 05/05/23, from the 05/05/23 until the 02/06/23 I covered parental leave for business studies, I had every year group in this teaching period. This included prepping students for exams and also summer exam corrections and summer exam reports.
• I also covered a week of parental leave for the same teacher in February 2023 and a week in March 2023.

• Junior certificate pre examinations business paper corrections.

• Reader and Scribe for Laeving cert student.

• Gymnastics has been a passion of mine all my life, I first joined gymnastics in 2006 when I was six years old, I trained hard and consistently for twelve years and competed in many regional and national competitions.
• In 2015 I began my coaching course and became a qualified level one coach, I have been working here part-time since then.
• I love working here as I enjoy sharing my passion for gymnastics with all age groups.
• I have coached teams and individuals to regional and national competitions.
• I coach gymnasts ranging in ages from four years old to sixteen years old.
• Set up and checked gymnastics equipment and props before sessions.
• Adapted sessions to cater to individuals with varying ranges of abilities.
• Enforced health and safety principles to maintain safe, secure environment.