Áine Keenan

As an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher, I am deeply passionate about instilling a love for learning in students. I am committed to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest teaching strategies and techniques. This exhibits my commitment to create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where students feel supported and empowered to reach their full potential.

As the lead choir teacher in my former school, I demonstrated effective leadership skills by guiding and directing the choir members. I organised and coordinated rehearsals, performances and events which showcases my strong organisational skills.

With an intense focus on personalised instruction and fostering positive relationships, I strive to inspire a lifelong love of learning in my students.

Position: Tin- whistle and flute teacher

Company: Paidi Ban O Broin Comhaltas, Navan Road

Dates: 2019-2022

Position: Floor person

Company: Phoenix Cafe- Ashtown castle, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Dates: September 2018-September 2019

Position: Summer Camp Leader

Company: Mary Queen Of Ireland National School, St. Margaret's, County Dublin 

Dates: July 2019

Position: Sales Assistant 

Company: Today's Local, Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7

Dates: October 2018- March 2019

Position: Sales Assistant 

Company: Spar, Ashtown Grove, Castleknock, Dublin 7

Dates: May 2019- September 2019

Position: Summer Camp  Leader

Company: Stanhope Street Primary School, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7

Dates: July 2021

Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching, St Patrick's College, DCU, 2021

St Patrick's College, DCU, Certificate in Religious Studies, 2021

• St. John Bosco, Senior Boys' School, Navan Road, Dublin 7, 3rd class, 03/15/21 - 04/23/21, Pass
• St. John Bosco, Senior Boys' School, Navan Road, Dublin 7, 4th class, 11/09/20 - 11/27/20, Pass
• Mary Help of Christians, Girls National school, Navan Road, Dublin 7, 1st class, 11/25/19 - 12/13/19, Second Class Honours; Grade I
• St Catherine's Infant School, Cabra, Dublin 7, SET, 11/04/19 - 11/15/19, Pass
• St Peters National School, Phibsborough, Dublin 7, 5th class, 09/30/19 - 10/18/19, Second Class Honours; Grade I
• St Brigid's Senior Girls National School, Wellmount Avenue, Finglas West, Dublin 11, 3rd Class, 03/25/19 - 04/12/19, Second Class Honours; Grade I
• St Catherine's Infant School, Cabra, Dublin 7, Senior infants, 04/09/18, 04/16/18, 04/23/18, 04/30/18, 05/24/18 - 05/30/18, Pass

17 Glendhu Park,

Navan Road,

Dublin 7, 

D07 W922

04 5685 1993

• Experience:

have worked in a range of child-centred environments including subbing  as a mainstream class teacher, SET teacher, teacher in a ASD class,  child minder, tutor, tin whistle and flute teacher, summer-camp group  leader, and Special Needs Assistant where I gained exceptional,  specialised experience which has and will continue to support me in my  continuous professional development and future career in teaching. I  have also held employment in other fields such as a barista in the  Phoenix Café and salesperson in Spar. Collectively, these experiences  have enabled me to interact with people of different backgrounds, handle  money and stock, gain organisational skills, challenge my decision- skills and to adhere to professional standards and policies.

• School Placement:

I undertook four distinct school placements in mainstream settings and  completed a specialised Special Educational Needs placement in a  learning support setting. Throughout my placements I have followed  direction and guidance from course work, primary curricula, class  teachers, school ancillary staff, and individualised feedback from  placement tutors. Furthermore, I have worked in mainstream schools as  a substitute teacher

• Traditional Irish Music:

I am very passionate about Irish music. I have been a member of the  Paidí Bán O’ Broin branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí for many years and I  acted as a substitute for tin whistle and flute classes. My classes have  included adult and child players of the tin whistle and flute at beginner,  intermediate and advanced levels. I have taught Irish music to 2 nd , 3 rd, 4th,  and 5th class during my school placements

• Specialism in Religious Education:

I chose Religious Education as my specialism for the four years that I  studied in St. Patrick’s College, DCU. Through my participation in those  modules, I gained various insights into the teaching of Religion in  Catholic schools to children of the Catholic faith and to children who  withhold varying Religious beliefs

• Drama Action Research Project:

My action research topic was improving my practice in process drama.  Through research and studying lesson plans, I have gained knowledge  about more effective ways of teaching drama in the classroom. I have always enjoyed teaching drama and now I can use my new knowledge  and apply it to my teaching in the classroom. 

• Digital Learning:

I completed four semesters of Digital Learning modules at St. Patrick’s  College, DCU, where we looked at the integration of ICT into different  aspects of the primary curriculum in order to enhance the learning  experience of each child in the classroom and to provide a broad variety  in the transmission of information. Within these modules we explored  uses of the Interactive Whiteboard, integrating the use of video, sound  files and images as digital resources, animated story boards, we tested  digital literacy resources and tried out interactive maths games. I have  had the opportunity to explore what I learned and adapt my skills from  these modules throughout each of my teaching practices, whether it be  using ‘Class Dojo’ as behavioural motivation for children or to provide a  diverse range of VAKT resources to children to aid both their learning  and my teaching.

• Deirdre Delaney, Principal, Stanhope Street Convent Primary School, Manor Street, Dublin 7, (01) 671 6686, 087 8551414. Principal.delaney@stanhopestreetprimary.ie

• Emmanuel Bourke, Principal, St John Bosco Senior Boys School, Navan Road, Dublin 7, (01) 838 0371, 086 896 7423. Principal@stjohnboscosbs.ie

• Niamh Brennan, Deputy Principal, St John Bosco, Senior Boys School, Navan Road, Dublin 7, (01) 838 0371, 085 215 4395. Niamhbre@hotmail.com

• Gerry Flynn, Chairperson, Paidí Bán O' Broin Comhaltas, Paidí Bán O' Broin Comhaltas, Navan Road, Dublin 7, 087 256 4110

Áine Keenan, 06/12/23