Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Placement
Skills & Interests
References
Timeline
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Catriona Cassin

South Yarra,Australia

Summary

A passionate and motivated primary teacher with a Master’s in Education from Hibernia College and a strong interest in STEM, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Science. I create engaging, curiosity-driven lessons that promote critical thinking and inquiry-based, cross-curricular learning. My varied experience across all class levels have shaped a flexible, reflective, and child-centred teaching style.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

St. Comcilles S.N.S
09.2023 - 06.2024

4th & 5th Class

Scoil Mholainge Listerlin N.S.
09.2022 - 06.2023

1st & 2nd Class

St. Colmcilles N.S
11.2021 - 06.2022

Microbiologist

DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson
08.2019 - 04.2021

Education

PME Primary Education -

Hibernia College
05.2025

Bachelors of Science -

University College Cork
01.2019

Skills

  • STEM education advocacy
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Classroom management
  • Composure under pressure
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Student-centered learning

Professional Placement

  • Scoil Mholainge Listerlin N.S., 01/10/22, 02/18/22, 1st & 2nd class
  • St. Colmcilles Inistioge N.S., 05/09/22, 05/13/22, Special Education Teacher
  • Scoil Mholainge Listerlin N.S., 09/19/22, 10/28/22, Jnr/Senior Infants
  • St. Comcilles Inistioge N.S., 01/10/23, 03/16/23, 3rd/4th Class and 4th/5th Class

Skills & Interests

  • Advocate for STEM in primary education, supported by research and a dissertation on teaching science in schools.
  • Achieved three Gold Medal Distinctions in singing from the Royal Irish Academy of Music; experienced in integrating music into classroom learning.
  • Creative and skilled in arts and crafts, using hands-on activities to support cross-curricular teaching.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

St. Comcilles S.N.S
09.2023 - 06.2024

4th & 5th Class

Scoil Mholainge Listerlin N.S.
09.2022 - 06.2023

1st & 2nd Class

St. Colmcilles N.S
11.2021 - 06.2022

Microbiologist

DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson
08.2019 - 04.2021

PME Primary Education -

Hibernia College

Bachelors of Science -

University College Cork
Catriona Cassin