Enthusiastic and experienced teacher guaranteed to bring out the very best in students

Ora's CV

Currently I am working as a volunteer with the Diocese of Djibouti, where I am responsible for training local teachers at the Horn of Africa Elementary School and also on development projects with Caritas Somalia. I am an efficient and flexible worker, a clear communicator and an experienced educator.


Education
2003-2005|HIBERNIA COLLEGE, DUBLIN, IRELAND|
Graduate Diploma in Primary Education - First Class Hons
Achieved this qualification through studying in a blended learning context which combined online content, virtual learning environments and face-to-face teaching practise with a focus on developing pedagogical skills and including modules in special education.


2000-2001|UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, IRELAND|
Higher Diploma in Education - First Class Hons
Achieved a first class honours qualification in teaching at secondary level, the course included one year of pre service teacher practicum with study modules including Educational Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Classroom Management


1996-1999 |UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, IRELAND|
Bachelor of Arts History and Irish Folklore - Second Class Hons
Completed mandatory thesis to fulfil Department of Irish Folklore requirement
Minor subjects studied English and Geography.


Work Experience

September 2018- March 2019 |HORN OF AFRICA SCHOOL DJIBOUTI|
Volunteer Education Advisor

Support teaching staff to improve outcomes in teaching and learning
Implement teacher mentoring programme
Support students with specific needs with learning support interventions
Deliver workshops on pedagogical skills
Create planning documents with teachers
Advise on classroom management strategies to optimise student learning


April 2017- present | SOS CHRETIENS D’ORIENT FRANCE, AUSTRALIA|
Project Manager/ Australia Coordinator/ International Volunteer Recruitment

Coordinate volunteer applications with Head of Volunteers, Paris
Guide and mentor individuals through the volunteer application process
Coordinate skype interviews/document and record volunteer applicant progress
Communicate the ethos of the association and its actions clearly
Communicate with Australian media about events and news of the work of SOSCO
Manage and coordinate tours/speeches/speakers/events in Australia


January 2009- June 2018 | ST PHILOMENA SCHOOL, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA|
Head of Primary Curriculum / Classroom Teacher

Coordinate and maintain the school’s curriculum framework
Develop a school-based vision for curriculum and pedagogy
Support teachers during periods of new pedagogical developments
Liase with administration, teachers and teacher aides on curriculum implementation
Teach full time Preparatory and Grade One students
Provide mentoring for student teachers from local universities
Create and design school publications
 
January 2009- June 2018 | ST PHILOMENA SCHOOL, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA|
Head of Primary Curriculum / Classroom Teacher

Additional roles and duties:
Coordinator School Debate Team, Queensland Debating Union
Director, creative and artistic director, annual primary school musicals
Assistant Choir director for Primary School Choir
Manager School Awards and Presentation Nights


July 2007- December 2009 | ST THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA |
Classroom Teacher Grades Two & Three/ Art teacher Grades Prep-Ten

 - Responsible for delivering school curriculum in all subject areas to mixed class of boys and girls
Creator of large-scale school art projects - glass mosaics of school crest, school patron, sports houses and decorative painted bollards for school grounds
Host of Student Science Fair – students science exhibitors for visiting parents and peers
Primary School Administrator for the annual National Assessment Programme

 
September 2005-June 2007 | OUR LADY’S GROVE, DUBLIN, IRELAND |
Classroom Teacher Grade Two/ Specialist Teacher for English Language

Collaborate on development and implementation of Irish Curriculum
Sports coach - principal coach of the school camóige teams and athletics team
Pastoral Educator - preparing of children for reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist
Working with Department of Education and Science School Inspectors on teaching plans
English Language Specialist – responsible for teaching English to refugee children
 

September 2003- June 2005 | ST TERESA’S AND ST RAPHAELA’S DUBLIN, IRELAND |
Special Education Teacher

Shared role between two schools – coordinate timetables and students in each school, write and deliver lessons catering to the particular needs of students with learning disabilities/ create Individual Education Plans for special needs children in conjunction with parents and class teachers

September 2000- June 2002 | ST BRIGID’S PRMARY SCHOOL WICKLOW, IRELAND|
Classroom teacher Grade Two and Grade Four

Duties: to teach all subjects areas and to provide support in the mainstream classroom for children with learning difficulties and students from indigenous communities,
to develop lessons plans through collaboration with experienced teachers who mentored me during the first years of teaching
To participate in school performances