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As an enthusiastic English Teacher, I implement lessons where I incorporate student’s interests while remaining on the curriculum and engaging in critical thinking. I deliver creative and fascinating units challenging students socially and academically. As a teacher I am confident and energetic, but open to constructive criticism and always looking for new ways to grow. As a person I am rather extroverted, but a good listener and a kind friend. I especially love to laugh and go on adventures. I am calm and understanding when it comes to academically difficult lessons and I excel in adapting assignments to fit the needs of all students. My University prepared me for teaching by endorsing me in SEI and VIPR. Along with my other education training and student teaching, I am familiar with researching and creating my own lesson plans with a focus on bringing interest and understanding to otherwise uninterested students. I have found that using technology in the classroom is a great way to keep students engaged and enhance my lessons. I taught three 10th grade classes where I created my own activities, lessons, and units. I had a diverse group of students ranging from honors to new level ELLs. During student teaching, I was required to adapt my lessons in order to challenge my students without overwhelming them. I believe the best environment for any learning is a relaxed one, and I work hard to create that space for all of my students. I pride myself in my ability to build a creative and inviting classroom environment where learning can reach its full potential.

I am a recent university graduate, with a B.A. in Psychology. I have also been an Alternate Exam invigilator for over 3 years. My major allowed me to excel in my previous job position, since I had to deal with students who had various disabilities. Working in an educational setting and finishing my degree has made me ready for a new challenge, which is why I am pleased to be working towards teaching English abroad. I was also able to obtain a TEFL/TESOL certificate from the International TEFL Academy, where I was required to participate in 20 hours of student teaching and observation. My practicum took place at ABCESL Canada, where I taught two adult students and allowed me to gain insight and experience in teaching English.

I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National University of Ireland, Galway. During this diploma, I developed skills and knowledge to become a great teacher. As part of this diploma, I taught middle school-aged students part-time during the 2013/2014 academic year. I am currently enrolled on a 120 hour TEFL course and I hope to be finished by the end of September. In August 2018, I completed a Masters degree in Business and IT from Dublin City University and will graduate in November 2018.

As well as the above teaching experience, I have worked in an English-language school for adults in an administrative role located in Dublin. I am currently the secretary for the largest Irish-language university department in Ireland, for which I have sole responsibility for the administration work in the department.

Please find more information about my education and experience in the attached Resume.