Experience

Terenure College

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Physics

  • Aug 2015 - Present



Archbishop McHale College, Tuam

• Teacher of Science

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Teacher of Leaving Certificate Biology, Agricultural Science, RSE, Junior Certificate science and Maths. Developed a number of ICT resources for science using Microsoft OneNote and other Microsoft packages.Developed schemes of work and resources for the Junior and Leaving certificate sciences.Liaised with local primary schools as part of an outreach program where Transition Year students demonstrated a number of science experiments to the primary pupils.Trialled "Physics hook" videos as part of a PhD study investigating the impact of hooks on engagement in Junior Certificate Physics. Oversaw student entries to SciFest@college. Ran a successful school wide science week with a focus on experiments with "dry ice".Encouraged community links by facilitating a number of local scientists and engineers to give talks to students.Organised a number of extracurricular trips to promote learning e.g. Mountbellew Agricultural College's Open Day And the National Ploughing Championships.Maintained and monitored science laboratory equipment and resources using the p2p ordering system.



St. Caimins Community School

• Teacher of Science

  • Dec 2013 - May 2014

  Teacher of Leaving Certificate Physics, Biology and Agricultural Science up to Leaving Certificate level as well as Junior Science and Computer Studies.Developed a number of resources for the science department as part of the department's Subject Planning.Developed a number of ICT resources with pupils using iPads.Trialled CISA lessons with aim to reinforce the links between Project Maths methodologies and Science.Coordinated a number of science trips for biology and agricultural science students.Ran after school revision sessions in Physics and Junior Science.



Reigate School

• Science Teacher

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2013

  Learning Leader in charge of promoting good teaching practice across the school. Transition Program Coordinator facilitating a cross curricular transition program for pupils moving from Primary to Secondary school. Coordinated with a number of departments to devise a scheme of work, resources and the training of other teachers for this project. Provided pastoral support in the role a form tutor. Facilitator of the after school science club for 3 years. Encouraged a number of external speakers involved with Stemnet to deliver talks on science and engineering to students.Mentor to PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) and Graduate Teacher Program. Developed s number of schemes of work and resources in line with curricular changes in science.