Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Teaching Practice Placements
References
Timeline
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Aoife Lavelle

Aoife Lavelle

Silverbridge,Newry

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong focus on teamwork, communication, and leadership. Known for trustworthy and supportive interactions, with a commitment to curriculum planning and play-based learning. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans that foster a dynamic learning environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

FS Primary One Teacher

St. Joseph and St. James Primary School
Newry, Armagh
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
  • Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
  • Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
  • Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
  • Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
  • Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing student talents beyond academics.
  • Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated school trips, broadened pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.

Retail Sales Supervisor

Caseys Eurospar
Crossmaglen, Armagh
06.2018 - 10.2024
  • Led daily operations to maintain smooth store running and resolved complaints to achieve full customer satisfaction.
  • Managed staff discipline by coordinating break periods and monitoring schedule adherence.
  • Retained knowledge of current and new stock to resolve staff and customer queries.
  • Approved customer refunds and exchanges upon close item inspection.
  • Mentored staff on handling and resolving customer concerns.
  • Facilitated smooth store operations, performing daily opening and closing functions.

Education

GCSEs And A-Levels

Our Lady's Grammar School
Newry
09.2013 - 06.2020

Batchelor of Education - Primary Teaching with Religious Studies

St Mary’s University College
Belfast
09.2020 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Trustworthy & Communication
  • Supportive
  • Leadership
  • Commitment
  • Curriculum planning
  • Play-based learning
  • Engaging lesson planning

Additional Information

Hobbies

  • I have previously completed Irish Dancing grades 1-5 and took part in the World Irish Dancing Championships where a number of my teams achieved a World Championship title.
  • I was part of the first Scor team from Armagh to receive the All Ireland Scor Championship title in 2016, through which I represented my local football club, Silverbridge.


Awards

  • I also received a Catherine McCauley Rose Award for completing 15 hours of service to my school community.


Volunteer Work

  • Special Needs Autism Project (SNAP): I have previously volunteered within the SNAP organisation providing a range of activities, to suit the needs of the children.

Accomplishments

  • Certificate in Religious Education
  • Irish Dancing – Completed up to and including Grade 5

Teaching Practice Placements

4th Year Placement: St. Marys Primary School, Mullaghbawn 

(Experience teaching within the Foundation stage) 


3rd Year Placement: St. Peters Primary School, Cloughreagh 

(Experience teaching within the Foundation Stage) 


2nd Year Placement: St. Oliver Plunketts Primary School, Forkhill

(Experience teaching within Key Stage One and Two)


1st Year Placement: St. Brigids Primary School, Glassdrummond

(Experience teaching within the Foundation Stage)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

FS Primary One Teacher

St. Joseph and St. James Primary School
08.2024 - Current

Batchelor of Education - Primary Teaching with Religious Studies

St Mary’s University College
09.2020 - 06.2024

Retail Sales Supervisor

Caseys Eurospar
06.2018 - 10.2024

GCSEs And A-Levels

Our Lady's Grammar School
09.2013 - 06.2020

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