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Work history
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Aaron Duggan

Banbridge,Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon

Summary

With a background in both healthcare and education, an individual who offers great enthusiasm in creating engaging and inclusive holistic and person-centred environments. Personal strengths lie in effective communication, patience, and adaptability, with proactive skills in building a strong professional rapport with consumers and young people and fostering a positive atmosphere that supports individual and collective learning, development and growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Teacher

Lurgan College
Lurgan, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
2025.08 - 2026.06

Academic term 2025-2026 responsibilities:

- Year 11 Form Tutor

- Teacher of CCEA GCE AS & A2 Health and Social Care

- Teacher of CCEA GCSE Religious Studies

- Teacher of CCEA GCSE & A2 Nutrition and Food Science

- 1XV senior rugby coaching staff

- Teacher of Games/ Non- exam Physical Education

Teaching Practice

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Antrim/ Down
2024.09 - 2025.06
  • Developed lesson plans following government curriculums and exam syllabi.
  • Managed classroom behaviour by establishing clear rules and expectations, maintaining a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Monitored student progress through continuous assessment, adapting teaching methods to meet individual learning goals.
  • Created inclusive and well-rounded lessons, accommodating to all student abilities.
  • Engaged in reflective practice to evaluate teaching effectiveness, seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Provided one-to-one tutoring to struggling and underachieving pupils.

Classroom Assistant

Banbridge High School
Banbridge, Down
2024.04 - 2024.06
  • Ensured a safe learning environment by monitoring student behaviour.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with coursework, aiding their understanding of complex topics.
  • Implemented behavioural management strategies suggested by teachers, maintaining a calm and focused classroom atmosphere.
  • Adapted teaching materials to suit individual learner needs for personalised education.

Lecturer

Southern Regional College
Banbridge, Down
2022.05 - 2024.03
  • Employed as a lecturer of Health and Social Care. The job role consisted of teaching Level 2, Level 3 and Level 5 Health and Social Care as per Pearson BTEC and the University of Ulster. The job further entailed a role as BTEC Level 2 Course Coordinator across multiple SRC campuses.
  • Enhanced learning outcomes with engaging lesson plans.
  • Served as personal tutor for struggling students, increased pass rates.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment through open discussions.

Staff Nurse Band 5

Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Craigavon, Armagh
2020.10 - 2022.05
  • Employed as a Band 5 Surgical Staff Nurse in the departments of Theatres, ICU and Day Procedure Unit. The job role consisted of many responsibilities such as: primary patient care, assisting with surgical operations, and promoting high quality effective care at theatre, recovery and ward level.
  • Promoted health education amongst patients, improving their understanding of conditions and treatments.
  • Enhanced overall patient experience with compassionate nursing practice.
  • Managed high-stress situations efficiently, maintaining a calm atmosphere in the ward.
  • Documented patient progress accurately, facilitating informed decision-making in treatment plans.
  • Administered medications for improved patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast
2017.09 - 2020.08

Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching

University of Ulster
Belfast
2022.09 - 2023.06

PGCE - Social Sciences

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast
2024.09 - 2025.06

GCSE and A Level -

New-Bridge Integrated College
Loughbrickland
2010.09 - 2017.08

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Resilience
  • Interactive teaching and collaboration
  • MS Office proficient
  • High-level leadership and management
  • Organisational skills
  • Effective team working skills
  • Proficient problem-solving skills

Affiliations

  • Keen enthusiast for sports such as rugby and football, alongside keeping fit and attending the gym for physical and mental health & wellbeing. Offer part time tutoring for Health & Social Care subjects. Proficient in acoustic and electric guitar.

Certification

Training undertaken and qualifications accomplished in Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Life Support, including practical first aid, use of electronic defibrillator and EpiPen.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher

Lurgan College
2025.08 - 2026.06

Teaching Practice

Queen's University Belfast
2024.09 - 2025.06

PGCE - Social Sciences

Queen's University Belfast
2024.09 - 2025.06

Classroom Assistant

Banbridge High School
2024.04 - 2024.06

Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching

University of Ulster
2022.09 - 2023.06

Lecturer

Southern Regional College
2022.05 - 2024.03

Staff Nurse Band 5

Southern Health and Social Care Trust
2020.10 - 2022.05

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Queen's University Belfast
2017.09 - 2020.08

GCSE and A Level -

New-Bridge Integrated College
2010.09 - 2017.08
Aaron Duggan