MARY KENNY
Randwick,NSW
Summary
Passionate teacher with eight years of classroom teaching experience, skilled in creating engaging and supportive learning environments. Proven ability to develop effective lesson plans and tailor instruction to diverse student needs, Committed to promoting student growth and success through dedication and clear communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Relief Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2023 - Current
- Managed classroom behaviour and ensured a productive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher
- Implemented lesson plans provided by the school or created engaging activities to engage student learning
- Adapted teaching methodologies to meet the diverse learning needs of students
- Provided feedback to regular teachers about student progress and any issues that were encountered.
English Teacher
Kesser Torah College
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Implemented lesson plans and materials that aligned with curriculum standards and learning objectives
- Incorporated a variety of teaching strategies, activities and resources to engage students and promote active learning
- Established and maintained a positive and inclusive classroom environment conductive to learning
- Provided timely and constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth and development.
Superintendent for the State Examinations
State Examinations Commission
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Responsible for the safe collection, storage, distribution and returns of the state examinations
- Supervised students in the exam centre, apply exam centre rules ensuring that students always adhered to the exam conditions
- Responsible for reporting any malpractice.
Teacher of Irish, Maths & Special Education
Glenart College
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Taught daily lessons to students between the ages of 12-18
- (Class sizes of up to 30 students) Students had diverse learning needs and methodologies were adapted depending on individual learning styles
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, teaching strategies and classroom activities in line with the junior & senior cycle framework
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure effective progress and improve practices
- Assessed student work, analyzed results and provided formative feedback and individual student goals through reports and meetings
- Supervised students during extra class periods, detention periods and lunchtime
- Facilitated extracurricular clubs
- Trained the school camogie teams (ladies hurling), organised matches and accompanied them on away games
- Founded a lunchtime Irish club that enabled students to practice their language skills in a relaxed environment under the supervision of a teacher
- Member of the school wellbeing committee which promoted mindfulness and positive mental health among both staff and students
- Organised and accompanied students on trips
- Numerous day trips to various places of either academic or sporting relevance
- Organised a residential stay at an adventure centre (May 2022) and accompanied 35 students on a 3 night trip to Galway
- Pastoral care responsibilities: Assistant Year Head and Class Tutor
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding students’ progress and behavior
- Subsequently, liaised with school management regarding this
- Founded and managed the school’s social media pages, promoting the school to the wider community and keeping parents informed on school activities
- Part of the school timetable review committee
- Various meetings and research were undertaken to establish the best timetable practice, resulting in the current timetable in place.
Leader and Educator in a summer camp for students with Autism
Department of Education
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted students in the development of social, communication and problem-solving skills
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, sports activities, games and day trips while maintaining a safe environment
- Collaborated and planned the daily activities with the other leaders.
Senior Receptionist and Reservations agent
Brooklodge Hotel
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Made reservations online and in person
- Assisted guests with check-in and check-out
- Prepared bills efficiently
- Filed paperwork, receipts and ensured a tidy office was always kept
- Corresponded with guests and potential guests via phone and email
- Dealt with complaints and problems that arose
- Communicated and liaised with management and other departments
- Trained in new members of staff and was shift leader.
Teacher of Irish & Special Education in an Irish Language Medium School
Gaelcholaiste na Mara
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Literacy & numeracy support to students with additional needs in small group classes and 1-1
- Updated IEPs to reflect individual students’ progress and development
- Collaborated with each student’s subject teachers to modify curricula and support student learning goals
- Team teaching
Teacher of Irish, Civics & Special Education
Gorey Community School
09.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher of Irish, Maths & Special Education
Colaiste Chill Mhantain
09.2016 - 06.2017
Education
Level 9 Masters Degree in Second Level Education specialising in Irish and CSPE -
University College Dublin
12.2019
Level 8 Bachelor of Arts Specialising in Irish and Law -
University of Galway
12.2015
Leaving Certificate – Irish, English, Maths, French, Biology, Accounting & Music -
Colaiste Bhride, Carnew
12.2012
An optional additional year in an Irish Language boarding school to achieve fluency in the language -
Colaiste na Rinne
12.2006
Primary Education -
St Patricks NS, Craanford
12.2005
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams Adept user of Mac, Windows Efficient with educational applications such as Google Classroom, Edmodo, VSWare, Zoom, Kahoot, Blooket, Prezi, Mentimeter and Quizlet
Workingrights
Working Holiday Visa, 07/04/25
References
- Liora Srage, Head of English, Kesser Torrah College, Dover Heights, liora.srage@ktc.nsw.edu.au
- Damien Cloney, Principal, Glenart College, DamienCloney@kwetb.ie
- Doireann Comerford, Head of Department, Glenart College, doireanncomerford@wicklowvec.ie
Timeline
Casual Relief Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Kesser Torah College
08.2023 - 09.2023
Leader and Educator in a summer camp for students with Autism
Department of Education
07.2022 - 08.2022
Superintendent for the State Examinations
State Examinations Commission
06.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher of Irish, Maths & Special Education
Glenart College
09.2019 - 06.2023
Teacher of Irish & Special Education in an Irish Language Medium School
Gaelcholaiste na Mara
09.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher of Irish, Civics & Special Education
Gorey Community School
09.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher of Irish, Maths & Special Education
Colaiste Chill Mhantain
09.2016 - 06.2017
Senior Receptionist and Reservations agent
Brooklodge Hotel
06.2015 - 08.2019
Level 9 Masters Degree in Second Level Education specialising in Irish and CSPE -
University College Dublin
Level 8 Bachelor of Arts Specialising in Irish and Law -
University of Galway
Leaving Certificate – Irish, English, Maths, French, Biology, Accounting & Music -
Colaiste Bhride, Carnew
An optional additional year in an Irish Language boarding school to achieve fluency in the language -
Colaiste na Rinne
Primary Education -
St Patricks NS, Craanford
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