Accomplished Primary School Teacher with a passion for helping pupils of all abilities reach their maximum potential. I graduated from University College Cork in 2020 with an undergraduate degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies. I completed my Masters in Primary Education in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick in 2022. Employed in Gaelscoil Uí Ríordáin, teaching through the medium of Irish. A fluent Irish speaker, born and raised in the West Kerry Gaeltcht.
As part of my Masters in Primary Education, I undertook 3 months placement in Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste, Lispole, Co. Kerry.
• 3 weeks teaching 1st Class and 3 weeks teaching Junior and Senior Infants.
• 5 weeks of 'Strand Work' with all class levels.
Ógras run Irish-language summer camps throughout the country every July. The camps offer children the opportunity to use the Irish they have in a playful and enjoyable environment while picking up new words and phrases as they go.
• Irish Teacher
• Facilitate activities and games while promoting the Irish Language
As part of my Masters in Primary Education, I undertook 5 weeks placement with 6th Class in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
I spent 5 weeks doing work experience in Cope Foundation, Cork.
• Assisting with meal preparation.
• Assisting clients with daily tasks.
• Engaging in activities with clients.
• Working with Children Check (2024)
• E-Emergency Care (2024)
• Flúirse: 'An Introduction to ISL and Deaf Awareness' (2023)
• Flúirse: 'Supporting Children with Reading Difficulties' (2023)
• Mary Immaculate College: Certificate in Religion (2022)
• TUSLA: Children First E-Learning Programme (2021)
Masters in Primary Education:
Mary Immaculate College: Grade: 2:1
BA Early Years and Childhood Studies:
University College Cork: Grade: 2:1
Leaving Certificate:
Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne: 425 CAO Points