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Bríd O'Mahony Address: Carriganine, Macroom, Co. Cork

Email Address: [email protected]

Contact Number: 085-148 3998

ePortfolio: msomahony.weebly.com

Profile: Fourth year student in the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Education (Design, Graphics & Construction) programme in GMIT Letterfrack, Co. Galway. This degree will qualify me to teach Materials Technology Wood and Technical Graphics to Junior Cycle, and Construction Studies and Design and Communication Graphics to Senior Cycle. I have developed skills in project design, interactive learning, lesson planning and teaching methodologies. I also have completed three block work placements as part of my course, which enhanced my communication and classroom management skills. Upon inspection, I was rewarded an Honours Standard in terms of Classroom Management, Teaching Demeanour, Lesson Planning and Resources along with creating a Positive Working Environment. Seeking teaching opportunities from September 2019.

Academic Qualification: Award

College

Description

2015-2019: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Education (Design, Graphics and Construction).

Galway- Mayo Institute of Technology.

Key Modules Year 4: School Placement 4, Advanced Graphics, Building Services and Technology, Professional Studies, Dissertation.

Coachford College, Coachford, Co. Cork.

Construction Studies A2

Key Modules Year 3: School Placement 3, Applied Graphics, Education Studies, Architectural Design.

Expected Result: 1.1 2015: Leaving Certificate Result: 420 points

Relevant Work Experience: Year

Employer

Position & Duties

2018 - Present

St. Jarlath’s College,

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Tuam, Co. Galway.

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2017 - 2018

2016-2017

Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál,

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Blarney, Co. Cork.

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Coachford College,

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Coachford, Co. Cork. • • 2015

Youth Reach, Letterfrack.

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Taught Materials Technology Wood and Technical Graphics to Junior Certificate Level. Taught Construction Studies at Senior level. Volunteered for the Special Needs class- teaching Numeracy & Literacy Skills through Interactive Teaching Strategies. Monitored children's academic progress and facilitated children who were struggling. Creative and Innovative Lesson Planning. Substitution teacher. Scribe for Leaving Certificate Mock Examinations. Taught Materials Technology Wood and Technical Graphics at Junior Certificate Level. Assisting with any extracurricular activities, supervision for sporting events. Completed an observation placement up to Christmas, followed by independent teaching placement weekly for the remainder of the academic year. Team teaching with my cooperating teacher. Developed Skills of Classroom Management, writing effective Schemes and Lesson Plans. Liaising with students, supervising activities and engaging in collaborative events.

Education Projects: ❖ Dissertation exploring the Challenges to Gender Take Up in Construction Studies (2019), the aim was to examine the barriers to gender inclusion in Construction Studies and to develop recommendations. ❖ Creativity & Innovation Seminar (2019): Spoke about Innovative and Active Teaching Strategies; this involved developing interactive classroom strategies. ❖ NEST (Nurturing Excellence in Student Teachers) Peer Training (2018): Volunteering assistance with School Placement Preparation to student teachers with less experience. ❖ Partnership with Cope Foundation (2017): Participated with Collaboration activity whereby members of GMIT Letterfrack liaise with members of The Cope Foundation in Cork with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities.

Other Employment History: Year

Employer

Role/Responsibilities

2015 Present

Lifestyle Sports

Role: Sales Team Leader

-Galway Retail Park, Galway.

Responsibilities:

-Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork City.

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Summer

Child-Minding

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2014 & 2015

Use leadership skills to delegate tasks to fellow team members and provide support where necessary. Count Tills, Cash Lifts, Till Reconciliation, discounts, refunds & exchanges- key holder.

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Cared for three children, five days a week. Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities. Promoted language development through reading and storytelling (developing numeracy and literacy skills daily).

Key Skills: Communication:

Excellent communication skills developed through teacher training experiences, hands-on retail experience, and public speaking.

Adaptable Learner:

Developed the ability to adapt and adjust to new high-paced environments on placements.

Leadership Skills:

NEST training leader (GMIT), Sales Team Leader (Lifestyle Sports); managerial role on the sales team- organising and guiding fellow team members, conflicts & responsibilities.

Classroom Management: Developed skills in Lesson Planning, Interactive Learning Environments, observing and managing classroom behaviour and learning needs. Technical:

AutoCAD, Solidworks, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, coral draw, Microsoft office, Microsoft Publisher, one drive, Moodle, ECDL, ePortal, Vsware, Kahoot, EDrawings.

Interests and Achievements: ❖ Level 7 Civic Engagement Certificate. ❖ FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid. ❖ Full, clean Driver’s License, car owner.

❖ Manual Handling Course. ❖ SafeTALK Certificate- School Wellbeing. ❖ Battelle for Kids Certificates.

Referees: Mr. Des Kelly, Lecturer/ TP Supervisor, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, [email protected], 085-195 3972. Mr. Liam Quinn, ASTI National Rep for Graphics, Head of Graphics Department, [email protected], 086-836 6857.