High School Physical Education and Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

Physical Education Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Present

MYP Physical Educaiton Teacher, Head of Houses & Sports Coach • Teach International Baccalaureate Physical & Health Education to MYP 7-11. • Curriculum Coordinator for the e-Portfolio program overseeing content design and selection in MYP 10 & 11. • Acted as mentor and supervisor for yearlong Personal & Community Projects • Head of Houses, overseeing and leading the organization of a student led society running house themed events on a weekly and monthly basis. • Coach to several sports teams including Volleyball, badminton, football. Also acted as one of the Head Coaches to the schools World School Games team. • Member of the school Wellbeing Committee, aiming to develop staff morale and events. Show less

Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

International Baccalaureate Social Science/ English Teacher/ English Resource Teacher • Taught Social Science to 6th Grade. (Ages 12-13). • Continually adapted the curriculum to ESL students with varying proficiencies of English. • Implemented a range of differentiated methodologies and technologies to encourage active learning. • Taught English to 6th Grade Students (Ages 12-13). • Taught reinforcement English twice a week to a small group of 15 students from 6th grade with low English proficiency or Special Educational Needs. • Created tailored education plans to support these students in mainstream English classes. • Carried out weekly meetings and review sessions with each student individually. • Communicated with the Head Tutors, English Teachers and the Director of English to create individual learning plans (IEP’s). Show less

Secondary Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

Substitute teacher for Music and Dance for the academic school year, for grades 4 - 10. • Substituted for Physical Education, Health Education and other subjects ranging from grade 1 - 10th • Team taught throughout all school grades and subjects when required. • Lead Teacher for the schools pre-enrolment/visiting students program, working with students of all ages and nationalities on a one to one and group basis. Substitute teacher for Music and Dance for the academic school year, for grades 4 - 10. • Substituted for Physical Education, Health Education and other subjects ranging from grade 1 - 10th • Team taught throughout all school grades and subjects when required. • Lead Teacher for the schools pre-enrolment/visiting students program, working with students of all ages and nationalities on a one to one and group basis.

Athletic Director

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

Oversaw and directed the Physical Education department, Schools Sports Program as well as the after school Extra Curricular Activity (ECA) program. • Supervised full and part-time athletic staff, including PE teachers, Coaches and ECA personnel. • Carried out observations of PE & Coaching staff with follow up with goal setting meetings. • Responsible for the hiring of new Athletic staff, reviewing resumes and carrying out interviews. • Reviewed the schools PE "SHAPE" American core standards curriculum, to define our trimestral and yearly goals and objectives. • Evaluated, updated and created new policies/procedures regarding PE programs, facilities, equipment, ECA, discipline, and parental communication. • Successfully managed the Athletic department budget and the drafting of succeeding budget plans. • Ordered and purchased equipment for PE, Sports Teams and ECA. • Had a significant role in the planning and development of the installation of new PE facilities. • Coordination of all after school programs and scheduling of facilities. • Liaised daily with all departments involved in logistics regarding out of school events. • Mediated between teachers, coaches, pupils and parents regard school wide issues. • Designed and carried out a student/parent survey with an aim to improve the ECA experience and meet the needs of the pupils and parents. • Taught 14 co-ed Middle School & High School PE classes on a weekly basis. Show less

Bilingual Physical Education Teacher

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

IES Laguna de Joatzel, Avda. de las Vascongadas, Gatafe, Madrid, Spain. IES Gabriel Mistral Bi-Lingual High School, Arroyomolinos, Madrid, Spain. Physical Education Teaching Physical Education to pupils from 1st ESO to 4th ESO totalling 600 students a week (Ages 12-17) covering areas of PE such as Basketball, Badminton, Soccer, Dance, HRA, Gymnastics, Hockey, plus extra minor modules. Adapt daily lessons to accommodate and improve the experience of pupils with Physical and learning disabilities. Individually lead and/or team teach all classes in English to Spanish pupils with varying levels of English language, ranging from no English to high levels of fluency. Implement a large number of adaptive teaching strategies in Physical Education, such as scaffolding, differentiation, peer teaching while make use of use of visual and interactive videos, online lessons, posters and hand-outs to support the pupils understanding of PE through the English language. Oversee the planning and implementation of several modules as well as contributing to overall planning within the PE department concerning health & safety, examinations and discipline issues. Coordinate actively every week with other departments to ensure the pupils were receiving the best possible opportunities to improve their English. Attend staff meetings, subject department meetings, and parent teacher meetings. Plan and supervise the organisation and running of Pupil led ECA during school lunch breaks 4 days a week. Show less

Trainee Teacher of Physical Education and History

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

(600 pupils, all-girls school) Taught Physical Education to Junior Certificate students (Ages 12-16) covering all areas of PE such as those listed above. Taught History to Junior Certificate and Transition year groups. (Ages 12-17). Taught both Higher level and Ordinary level history to all classes for the national Junior Certificate exam. Used a wide range of adapted teaching strategies, classwork and homework for pupils with Special Educational Needs such as, Spina Bifida, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, ADHD, and low levels of concentration.  Allowed pupils to anonymously evaluate quality of my teaching, and other aspects of classroom activities at the end of every chapter/term while encouraging them to suggest areas for change/improvement. Integrated the use of ICT such as Power point presentations, video analysis, online web questionnaires, and pupil presentations to my planning and practice Communicated with resource departments regarding the needs and progress of pupils in my classes with learning difficulties. Show less

Student IT Helpdesk

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

Helpdesk IT support to UCC students and staff. Provided 1 to 1 tutoring in computer usage such as Microsoft word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and web-browsing to both Irish and international college students ranging in ages from 17- 60+. Assisted pupils in formatting and submitting college projects, essays, dissertations, and thesis’s. Management and maintenance of UCC's internal network and its connection to the Internet, which provides users with access to email, the Web, and other network services; Show less

Industrial/Commercial/Domestic Plumber

• Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

Main Activities Reviewed building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials Identifying required tools and special equipment Preparation and set up of all types of pipe required for specific jobs. Sizes ranging from 10mm to 20 inch. Installed as well as repaired pipes such as:Copper Pipe,Copper Tubing, Galvanized Pipe, Aluminum Pipe, Concrete Pipe, CPVC Pipe, PEX Pipe, Iron Pipe Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment Assembling and installing valves and fittings. Installing, repairing and maintaining water treatment equipment, piping and controls underground storm sanitary and water piping systems, sinks, tubs and toilets, water heaters and conditioners, plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim. Testing pipe systems and fixtures for leaks. All duties above were carried out in a variety of work places such as industrial building sites, Pharmaceutical Plants, Private Houseing, Commercial warehouses and Stores. I aslo had to demonstrate such skills: ability to work cooperatively with other trades, team building skills, analytical and problem solving skills and decision making skills. I had to possess effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills as well as effective negotiation and mediation skills. Show less