Ardgroom Post Office,

Beara, Bantry,
Micheál Shea
Cork P75 W983
0876382977
SUMMARY
micheal.shea1@gmail.com •
Enthusiastic final year Student I am a final year student in Atlantic Technological University (ATU).
Teacher currently pursuing Batchelor
Education
of Science in Education, Design
, Graphics and Construction degree Bachelor’s in science (Honors) in Education (Design Graphics and
and seeking practical experience. Construction) at Atlantic Technological University, Galway – 2020-
Eager to help students develop skills 2024
and learn at their own pace.
I am passionate about shaping young minds through the artistry of woodwork
and graphics, I bring a blend of creativity and technical expertise to the
SKILLS classroom. I have cultivated an environment where students explore their
imagination while mastering essential skills. My approach fosters a deep
• Adaptable teaching appreciation for craftsmanship and design, empowering students to realize their
• Good organizational skills full potential. Through innovative projects and personalized guidance, I instill
• Innovative lesson planning confidence and inspire a lifelong love for craftsmanship. As a resolute educator, I
• Student safeguarding am committed to nurturing the next generation of artisans and designers,
• Hands-on learning equipping them with the tools to thrive in the ever-evolving world of creativity
Classroom Management and innovation.
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• Professionalism
• Time Management
Work Experience
Teaching Wood Technology, Construction, DCG, and Graphics
COURSES
Fourth Year
• Manual Handling Scoil Phobail Bheara Castletownbere Co Cork – October 2023 – December
• Safe Pass 2023

• Green Certificate
Third Year
Pobail Scoil Inbhear Sceine Kenmare Co. Kerry – December 2022 – February
• First-Aid Course 2023
• GAA Coaching Course Second Year
• ECDL Computer Course Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra | Rathmore, Co. Kerry, - September 2021-
December 2021
• Nest mentoring programme

• Wood turning
Key achievements
• Shadowed classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best
practices.
• Created engaging, interactive, and educational lessons while following
teaching plans and curriculum guidelines.
• Encouraged good behavior through clear instruction, positive reinforcement
and applying appropriate discipline to rule-breakers.
• Helped students overcome educational difficulties by providing extra assistance,
feedback and encouraging them to participate in extracurricular activities.
• Supervised classroom activities, ensuring students remained focused,
intervening with rule-breakers when needed.
• Closely monitored student behavior, ensuring safety and wellbeing while
reporting changes or concerns to the main teacher.
• Maintained classroom in a clean, organized, and safe manner for pupils and
staff.
• Taught wood technology, Graphics, Construction and DCG lessons to class
sizes of up to twenty pupils, imparting principles, history, and skill-building.
• Engaged pupils in the course material with hands-on group activities.
• Managed classroom discipline and positive environment by collaborating with
administrators on behavioral issues.

EDUCATION
2024
level 8 | bachelor’s in science (Honors) in Education (Design Graphics and
Construction) at Atlantic Technological University, Galway – 2020-2024
ATU- Letterfrack College, Letterfrack, Co. Galway
2023
Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture 5M20454 and the QQI accredited Level 6
Certificate in Farming 6S20487
2020
Year 1 of level 8-degree program | Construction Management Cork Institute of
technology -MTU, Cork
2019
Leaving Certificate Level 5
Scoil Phobail Bhéara, Castletownbere, Co. Cork
Gaeilge H.L
English H.L
Math’s O.L
Construction H.L
Ag. Science H.L
Technology H.L
Geography H.L

Other Experience

Worked in a family-owned small shop/café and post office from a youthful age.
Completed maintenance work in a housing estate, cutting of grass and
maintaining fence work around gardens.
Managing a family farm, tending to animals as well as keeping bookwork up to
date.
Completed work on various building cites completing laboring work and
operating machines.
Completed work on a local fishing boat throughout the summers of 2016/2017

HOBBIES
Gaelic Football- Local club, Beara
Farming
Carpentry
Fishing
Hunting
Reference’s
Niamh Deane Deputy Principle Scoil Phobail Bheara Castletownbere
087-9826419
Dr. Pauline Louge senior lecture ATU 353917420