Bríd O'Mahony

Address: Carriganine, Macroom, Co. Cork Email Address: G00332708@gmit.ie

Contact Number: 085-148 3998 ePortfolio: msomahony.weebly.com

Profile:
Fourth year student in the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Education (Design, Graphics & Construction) programme in
GMIT Letterfrack, Co. Galway. This degree will qualify me to teach Materials Technology Wood and Technical Graphics
to Junior Cycle, and Construction Studies and Design and Communication Graphics to Senior Cycle. I have developed
skills in project design, interactive learning, lesson planning and teaching methodologies. I also have completed three
block work placements as part of my course, which enhanced my communication and classroom management skills.
Upon inspection, I was rewarded an Honours Standard in terms of Classroom Management, Teaching Demeanour,
Lesson Planning and Resources along with creating a Positive Working Environment. Seeking teaching opportunities
from September 2019.

Academic Qualification:
Award College Description

2015-2019: Bachelor of Galway- Mayo Key Modules Year 4: School Placement 4, Advanced Graphics,
Science (Hons) in Institute of Building Services and Technology, Professional Studies, Dissertation.
Education (Design, Technology.
Graphics and Key Modules Year 3: School Placement 3, Applied Graphics,
Construction). Education Studies, Architectural Design.

Expected Result: 1.1

2015: Leaving Certificate Coachford College, Construction Studies A2

Coachford, Co.
Result: 420 points Cork.

Relevant Work Experience:

Year Employer Position & Duties

2018 - Present St. Jarlath’s College,
Tuam, Co. Galway.
2017 - 2018 Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál,
Blarney, Co. Cork.
2016-2017 Coachford College,
Coachford, Co. Cork.
2015 Youth Reach, Letterfrack.
• Taught Materials Technology Wood and Technical Graphics
to Junior Certificate Level.
• Taught Construction Studies at Senior level.
• Volunteered for the Special Needs class- teaching Numeracy
& Literacy Skills through Interactive Teaching Strategies.
• Monitored children's academic progress and facilitated
children who were struggling.
• Creative and Innovative Lesson Planning.
• Substitution teacher.
• Scribe for Leaving Certificate Mock Examinations.
• Taught Materials Technology Wood and Technical Graphics
at Junior Certificate Level.
• Assisting with any extracurricular activities, supervision for
sporting events.
• Completed an observation placement up to Christmas,
followed by independent teaching placement weekly for the
remainder of the academic year.
• Team teaching with my cooperating teacher.
• Developed Skills of Classroom Management, writing
effective Schemes and Lesson Plans.
• Liaising with students, supervising activities and engaging in
collaborative events.
Education Projects:
❖ Dissertation exploring the Challenges to Gender Take Up in Construction Studies (2019), the aim was to examine
the barriers to gender inclusion in Construction Studies and to develop recommendations.
❖ Creativity & Innovation Seminar (2019): Spoke about Innovative and Active Teaching Strategies; this involved
developing interactive classroom strategies.
❖ NEST (Nurturing Excellence in Student Teachers) Peer Training (2018): Volunteering assistance with School
Placement Preparation to student teachers with less experience.
❖ Partnership with Cope Foundation (2017): Participated with Collaboration activity whereby members of GMIT
Letterfrack liaise with members of The Cope Foundation in Cork with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities.

Other Employment History:

Year Employer Role/Responsibilities

2015 - Lifestyle Sports Role: Sales Team Leader

Present
-Galway Retail Park, Galway. Responsibilities:

-Mahon Point Shopping • Use leadership skills to delegate tasks to fellow team members
Centre, Cork City. and provide support where necessary.
• Count Tills, Cash Lifts, Till Reconciliation, discounts, refunds &
exchanges- key holder.
Summer Child-Minding Responsibilities:

2014 & 2015 • Cared for three children, five days a week.
• Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent
access to outdoor activities.
• Promoted language development through reading and storytelling
(developing numeracy and literacy skills daily).

Key Skills:
Communication: Excellent communication skills developed through teacher training experiences, hands-on
retail experience, and public speaking.
Adaptable Learner: Developed the ability to adapt and adjust to new high-paced environments on placements.
Leadership Skills: NEST training leader (GMIT), Sales Team Leader (Lifestyle Sports); managerial role on the
sales team- organising and guiding fellow team members, conflicts & responsibilities.
Classroom Management: Developed skills in Lesson Planning, Interactive Learning Environments, observing and
managing classroom behaviour and learning needs.
Technical: AutoCAD, Solidworks, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, coral draw, Microsoft office, Microsoft
Publisher, one drive, Moodle, ECDL, ePortal, Vsware, Kahoot, EDrawings.

Interests and Achievements:

❖ Level 7 Civic Engagement Certificate. ❖ Manual Handling Course.
❖ FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid. ❖ SafeTALK Certificate- School Wellbeing.
❖ Full, clean Driver’s License, car owner. ❖ Battelle for Kids Certificates.

Referees:
Mr. Des Kelly, Lecturer/ TP Supervisor, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, deskelly@gmit.ie, 085-195 3972.
Mr. Liam Quinn, ASTI National Rep for Graphics, Head of Graphics Department, info@jarlaths.ie, 086-836 6857.