Niamh McCague
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the Department of Education in Ireland, excelling in adaptability and classroom management. Spearheaded multigrade curriculum integration and significantly contributed to achieving a green flag for the school. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a commitment to fostering student growth and engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Department Of Education
Co. Cavan, Ireland
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Taught 4th/ 5th and 6th grade in a multigrade setting for the first two years of my employment. Implementing two different curriculum stages and ensuring differentiation was being carried out in each lesson.
- Taught single stream 4th grade in my third year of employment.
- Acted as assistant sports coordinator in the school. This involved organising the school sports day, active week and organising for outside parties to teach Gaelic Football and Soccer to our students twice a week.
- Had an assistant role in two curriculum areas - Geography and Science. This involved coordinating the Geography and Science school policies and working alongside staff members to ensure that the curricular needs are being met in each class level.
- Organised and hosted the 6th grade graduation two years in a row. This involved directing performances from the students, arranging food and refreshment plans and creating videos of the students time in our school.
- Was in charge of the green schools committee in my third year of employment. Our school was awarded with a green flag under the theme of “water”.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaviour.
Student Teacher
Department Of Education
Co. Monaghan, Ireland
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Taught both online and in person due to the Covid19 epidemic. This involved adapting to unfamiliar environments and ensuring that the students were consistently engaged in a positive and creative learning environment.
- Taught multigrade 4th, 5th and 6th class for four weeks (both online and in person) for my first placement in Tydavnet National School.
- Taught 2nd and 3rd grade for four weeks for my second placement in Tydavnet National School.
- Experienced teaching and differentiating between three different curriculums along with adhering to students with various learning disabilities to ensure that I was creating a holistic and positive learning environment for all students.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Created monthly learning schemes to structure my lessons for each placement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Created a positive reinforcement strategy using groups so as not to single out any students and also to implement teamwork.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Special Education Student Teacher
Department Of Education
Co. Monaghan, Ireland
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked with students between the ages of 5yrs and 12yrs with intellectual and emotional disabilities. This involved working alongside the school SET teacher and the parents of the students to ensure that I understood the needs that each individual student required.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Education
Masters In Education - Primary Education
Dublin City University
St Patrick’s Campus, Dublin, Ireland02.2022
Bachelor Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mary Immaculate College
Co. Limerick, Ireland10.2019
Graduate Diploma - Core Subjects, Biology, Home Ec, Geography, French
Coláiste Oiriall Secondary School
Co. Monaghan, Ireland06.2015
Primary Education - All Primary Subjects
Urbleshanny National School
Co. Monaghan, Ireland06.2009
Skills
- Communication: Clearly and effectively conveying information
- Adaptability: Adjusting teaching methods based on student needs and responses
- Classroom Management: Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment
- Organisation: Structuring lessons and materials in a coherent and efficient manner
- Empathy: Understanding and addressing students individual needs and concerns
- Assessment: Evaluating student progress and providing constructive feedback
- Engagement: Creating activities and discussions that keep students interested and motivated
Languages
Gaeilge
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Teacher
Department Of Education
08.2021 - 06.2024
Student Teacher
Department Of Education
03.2020 - 05.2020
Special Education Student Teacher
Department Of Education
11.2019 - 12.2019
Masters In Education - Primary Education
Dublin City University
Bachelor Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mary Immaculate College
Graduate Diploma - Core Subjects, Biology, Home Ec, Geography, French
Coláiste Oiriall Secondary School
Primary Education - All Primary Subjects
Urbleshanny National School