Dearcán Ó Donnghaile

T EA C H ER

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Profile
I am a punctual, diligent, and passionate teacher. I am a fluent Irish speaker with a love for Irish History, Culture and Sport. I have competed at
both club and county level in hurling and football, and I believe that sports have played a huge part in the development of my character. In 2022 I
graduated from the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Education (Design Graphics and Construction) course at Atlantic Technological University
Connemara (GMIT Letterfrack) with first class honours. I am immersed in my subject areas and eager to teach what I have learned. I am
highly self-motivated when working independently and I also co-operate well as part of a team. As well as my own continuous
professional development, I take great satisfaction in seeing other people's holistic improvement and growth as result of my teaching or
assistance. As a practicing Catholic, I am a strong believer that every person is made in the image and likeness of God. This is the lens through which I
view my students, focusing on them as individuals and always trying to cater for and incorporate the student’s own interests, hobbies and needs into
my lessons.

Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Education (Design Graphics and Construction) course at Atlantic Technological University (Letterfrack),
Atlantic Technological University September 2018 — May 2022
Year 4 Key Modules: Advanced Graphics, Professional Studies, Building Services and Technology, and School Placement 4 (10 weeks).

• Results 1.1

Year 3 Key Modules: Curriculum and Assessment, Education Studies, Architectural Design, Applied Graphics, and School Placement 3 (8 weeks).

• Result: 1.1

Secondary Education: Coláiste Oiriall, Muineacháin

• Completed Leaving Certificate

Teaching Experience
Patrician High School Carrickmacross
Sep 2022- June 2023: Patrician High School Carrickmacross

• Teaching Graphics and Design & Communication Graphics (1st to 6th year)

• TY Sort Course called ‘Product development and design,’ focusing on SolidWorks features and mock DCG portfolio.

• 1st to 3rd year Short Course called ‘mechatronics,’ looking at basic coding, circuit boards and animating cardboard objects.

School Placement 4

Nov 2021- Feb 2022: Coláiste Ailigh, Leitir Ceannáin, Dún na nGall

• 5th Year Construction Studies, Design and Communication Graphics (DCG), 2nd Year Graphics, and 1st Year Wood Technology (WT) classes
• After school one-to-one assistance with 6th Year DCG Student Assignments
• Creating and using physical 3D models and SolidWorks representations to teach 2D concepts.

School Placement 3

Dec 2020- Feb 2021: Beech Hill College, Monaghan

• Created engaging design-based projects based on students' own interests and hobbies
• Adapted and incorporated remote teaching and learning approaches using the MS Teams platform during the lock-down.
• Put the theory of teaching and learning methodologies into action through experimenting with different approaches.
 Skills
Effective Time Management Leadership Skills

Lesson Planning Differentiated Learning Teachniques

Excellent Communication Skills Classroom Management

Critical Thinking Reflective Teaching

Dissertation
A Critical Analysis of Irish Educational History During the Period Called the ‘Penal Times,’ Beginning with The Education Act in 1695
Until Catholic Emancipation in 1829, With a Particular Emphasis on The Hedge School System.
As part of my final year dissertation, I examined the Hedge School System which emerged in Ireland during the Penal Times. This involved
researching the history of teaching and learning in Ireland from before the introduction of Christianity. A fascinating overview of the Bardic
and Monastic School system sets the scene for the discussion on the Hedge School system in which I am extremely interested, and which
inspires me. My dissertation and the accompanying poster was selected in the top three in my year and was presented at the Letterfrack Summer
Exhibition.

History of voluntary work Qualifications/ Certificates

Deputy Yard Manager/ Riding Instructor, Saint Joseph • Teastas Teagaisc TTEG (Qualification to teach through
Equestrian Center, Cookstown Irish from NUIG)
July 2017 — Present • Post Graduate Research Assistant ATU- Summer
• Responsible for managing staff, ensuring horses are research Project/ Website Development

prepared and tacked up for lesson, all aspects of • Joint Class Representative in final year at ATU
Connemara
health and safety, and dealing with customers.
• Teaching horse riding techniques to a wide variety of • PASS- Peer Assistant Study Sessions with incoming
first years in ATU Connemara
people in both individual private lessons and in group
• Manual Handling Certificate
lessons.
• Experience in working with children with disabilities in • Foundation Coaching
equine therapy. • Full Car and Trailer Licence
• Many of the skills acquired here are transferable to teaching • Telehandler Licence
in a school.

Sporting Achievements Hobbies and Interests

• All-Ireland Grade C Hurling Championship • Construction and building designs
• Tyrone U17 Football Development Squad • Making and fixing
• Tyrone Minor Football League • Learning new trades/ skills
• Tyrone Minor Football Championship • Irish language, history and culture
• Tyrone Minor Hurling Championship • Reading and reflecting
• Ulster U16 Hurling Development Squad
• Faith and prayer
• Tyrone U16 Football League • Farming and Self-Sufficiency
• Tyrone U16 Football Championship
• Horse riding
• Tyrone U16 Hurling Championship (Captain) • Spending time with family
• Tyrone U14 Hurling Championship
• Nature and hiking
• U13 World Handball Quarter Finalist • Coaching local underage hurling and camogie teams

References
Des Kelly, Lecturer at ATU Connemara (GMIT Siobhan Sheerin, Deputy Principal from Beech

Letterfrack) Hill College

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