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Michael McMahon is a recent graduate of ATU Galway with a Bachelor's degree in Design Graphics and Construction. He has experience teaching both junior and senior cycle students through school placements. His skills include lesson planning, CAD, design, classroom management, communication, organization and virtual learning environments. He is seeking a position as a secondary school teacher of Construction Studies.

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Michael McMahon is a recent graduate of ATU Galway with a Bachelor's degree in Design Graphics and Construction. He has experience teaching both junior and senior cycle students through school placements. His skills include lesson planning, CAD, design, classroom management, communication, organization and virtual learning environments. He is seeking a position as a secondary school teacher of Construction Studies.

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Michael Mc Mahon

Kilready, Telephone: 087 236 3993


Castlemahon, Email: [email protected]
Limerick Weebly: michaeljmcmahon.weebly.com

Personal Profile
I am a final year student of the Bachelor of Science in Education (Design Graphics and Construction)
in Atlantic Technological University, (ATU) Galway. Throughout college, I have gained excellent
skills in lesson planning, critical reflections, CAD, design, and classroom management. I also have
completed four blocks of school placement teaching both junior and senior cycle students, which has
development my skills in innovation, creativity, communication, organisation, and virtual learning
environments. I also have work experience in hospitality sectors which have developed my customer
service skills, communication skills, time management and working under pressure. As a newly
qualified teacher I aim to be involved in extra curricular activities and school community projects.
Seeking opportunities as a qualified post-primary teacher to teach Constructions Studies to senior
cycle standard.

EDUCATION
2019 – 2024 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Education
(Design Graphics and Construction)
ATU
Modules include: School Placement, Professional studies, Graphics and
Computers application, Theory of Teaching and Learning, Applied Graphics,
Architectural Design.

2019 Leaving Certificate, SMI, Newcastle West

2013 – 2019 Scoil Mhuire agus Ide, Secondary School, Newcastle West

Projects
Dissertation: ‘THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SELECTED TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR
STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA IN THE CLASSROOM’. The aim of my dissertation is identifying
dyslexia and different methods of assisting dyslexic students in the classroom.

Micro-teaching: The aim of this project was to create a lesson plan in a group, for a Junior Cycle class
for all technology. We prepared slides identifying learning objectives as well as including learning
activities to reinforce the learning.

WORK EXPERIENCE

12/2021 – 02/2022 Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher, Limerick


School Placement
12/2022 – 02/2023 Charleville Christian Brother's Secondary School, Charleville, Cork
School Placement
10/2023 – 12/2023 Coláiste na Trócaire, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
School placement
• Reflected on my practice to improve my teaching methods.
• Created lesson plans and planning grids to prepare for lessons.
• Experienced different teaching methods and consulted with co-operating
teachers on creating a better teaching environment in the classroom.

01/2023 – 02/2024 Charleville Christian Brother's Secondary School, Charleville, Cork


Substitute teaching
• Improved on classroom management skills and Physical skills such as wood
turning.
• Corrected mock exams for junior cycle in Wood Technology.
• Supervised day practical for Leaving Cert construction.
• Provided assistance for sports day as well as performing in teachers v’s
students soccer match at the end of sports day.
• Created positive relationships with staff members and students.

06/2020 – Present The Villager Bar, Castlemahon, Limerick


Bartender
• Developed teamwork skills.
• Managed under pressure.
• Trained in new staff on pulling good quality and till management and coached
them on customer service.
• Improved my communication skills with customers.
• Assisted in stock taking and cash handling.

07/2022 – 9/2022 Lyons Excavations LTD, Castlemahon, Limerick


(Part-time) Handyperson
• Cleaned up and laid out new spaces for office use.
• Prepared windowsill areas, before installing the windowsills into place.
IT SKILLS
• Created many Microsoft Word and PowerPoints which were presented for module
assignments and presented as a resource while on school placement.
• Operated different online teaching resources such as Kahoot and Mentimeter.
• Utilized both SolidWorks and AutoCAD, making many projects.
• Completed a module on developing Microsoft Excel skills.

INTERESTS & ACHIEVEMENTS


• Awarded a bronze Gaisce Award in Transition year in Secondary school.
• Interested in many sports, watching local teams to professional teams as well as playing rugby
for Newcastle West RFC J2 team.
• Completed volunteer work in the local community hall.
• Full drivers licence.
REFEREES
Mr Sean Roberts, Noel Corbette,
Vice Principal, Owner,
CBS Charleville, The Villager Bar,
Charleville, Castlemahon,
Cork, Limerick,
(063) 81789 (086) 846 4176
[email protected] [email protected]

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