Caitriona Flynn
South Yarra
Summary
I am a passionate, adaptable and enthusiastic Psychology Teacher. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching to different subjects, including Psychology, Criminology, Religious Education and Personal, Health, Social and Economic Education. Experience teaching across a range of age levels and locations including England, Northern Ireland and Australia. Dedicated to fostering an engaging and collaborative learning environment that promotes academic achievement while nurturing the holistic development of each student including their social and emotional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Religious Education Teacher
Emmaus College
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with the RE department in the development of lesson plans, standardisation marking and whole-school prayer initiatives.
- Fostering a positive learning environment by promoting inclusivity, respect, and collaborative learning for all students regardless of their cultural, linguistic or socio-economic background.
- Assisting in the supervision and support of Year 7 camp activities.
- Committed to professional development through a range of workshops including Classroom Mastery, Catholic Identity and the science of learning with Jared Cooney Horvath.
- Use of digital technology to enhance learning and engagement with students and parents through a range of platforms such as Microsoft 365, EmmLink, Canva and Synergetic.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff and faculty meetings, professional development opportunities,open day, school masses and school-wide initiatives.
Religious Education Teacher (CRT)
Hazelwood Integrated College
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Communication with parents through parent-teacher meetings.
- Worked collaboratively with other members of the department to standardise and quality-assure marking.
- Participated in professional development through training with the Open College Network Northern Ireland.
- Promoted an inclusive environment where all students are respected regardless of their beliefs within an integrated school.
Psychology Teacher
Gateacre School
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked to provide high quality lessons across a range of subjects including Psychology A-Level, criminology A-Level, Religious Education and Personal, Social, Economic and Health Education (PSHE) from Year 7 to Year 13.
- Supported students as a Year 7 pastoral teacher.
- Working collaboratively to develop and implement homework, behaviour, and attendance policies within the Social Science Department.
- Setting high expectations, which inspire, motivate, and challenge students across a range of subjects.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments and provided constructive feedback, leading to improved learning outcomes with a 20% increase in grades A*-E and 14% increase in A*-C in Psychology A-Level.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and behaviour issues.
- Integrated real-world examples into coursework to illustrate practical applications of psychological theories.
- Facilitated students in planning, carrying out and analysing results from practical psychological experiments.
- Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions on various topics to encourage respect and critical thinking skills across a range of subjects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction and provided scaffolds to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal access to the curriculum content.
- Incorporated multicultural perspectives into lessons on various world religions, promoting cultural awareness and acceptance among students.
Psychology A-level Examiner
AQA & Pearson Edexcel
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Marked and assessed Psychology A-Level papers for Pearson Edexcel and AQA.
- Working to tight deadlines to ensure marking quotas are met, and assessed fairly and consistently.
- Collaborated with my Team Lead and team members to maintain accuracy and fairness when marking student responses.
Teaching Assistant
Rathmore Grammar School
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Providing one-to-one support to students with special educational needs.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organising instructional resources.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
Education
PGCE - Religious Studies
Hope University Liverpool
07-2022
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
Queens University Belfast
06-2019
A Level - Psychology, History, Religion
St Dominic's Grammar School
08-2016
GCSE -
St Dominic's Grammar School
08-2014
Skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- IT proficiency
- Differentiated instruction
- Critical thinking
- Expertise in psychology
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Religious Education Teacher
Emmaus College
01.2025 - Current
Religious Education Teacher (CRT)
Hazelwood Integrated College
09.2024 - 01.2025
Psychology A-level Examiner
AQA & Pearson Edexcel
06.2023 - 06.2024
Psychology Teacher
Gateacre School
09.2022 - 08.2024
Teaching Assistant
Rathmore Grammar School
11.2019 - 06.2021
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
Queens University Belfast
A Level - Psychology, History, Religion
St Dominic's Grammar School
GCSE -
St Dominic's Grammar School
PGCE - Religious Studies
Hope University Liverpool
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