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Ciara  McMahon

Ciara McMahon

Hertford,Hertfordshire

Summary

I am a hardworking, adaptable professional who loves challenges and works well in a team I am organised, confident and friendly individual who would be an asset to your company.



Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teacher in a Primary School

Latton Green Primary Academy
Harlow, Essex
09.2021 - Current
  • Led parent meetings to discuss student attendance, attainment and behaviour.
  • Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
  • Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
  • Prepared and delivered creative curriculum for children aged 8-9 in subjects including maths and English.
  • Maintained working knowledge of Key Stage 2 curriculum and related guidance.
  • Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
  • Supervised and mentored teaching assistants to build confidence and cultivate effective classroom environments.
  • Planned and presented lessons catering to varying needs and abilities.

Teacher in a Primary School

Broadfield academy
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • This was my first job as a full time supply teacher. I left this job as i got a permanent teaching job closer to where I live.
  • Led parent meetings to discuss student attendance, attainment and behaviour.
  • Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
  • Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
  • Prepared and delivered creative curriculum for children aged 6-7 in subjects including maths and English.
  • Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
  • Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
  • Managed student behaviour through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimise future incidents.
  • Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.

Primary School Teacher

The Cranbourne Primary School
Hoddesdon
09.2019 - 07.2020

I relocated to the U.K in 2019. This was my first maternity supply job as a teacher in the U.K

  • Strengthened class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
  • Differentiated lesson delivery and class assessments to needs of various abilities, learning styles and educational needs.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
  • Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
  • Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Primary School Teacher

I.R.Griffith
Johannesburg
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • This was my first teaching job- I was sad to have only have taught there for 8 months. It was a great school and shaped made me who I am today. I left as I was relocating to the U.K and had a job lined up for me in September.
  • Differentiated lesson delivery and class assessments to needs of various abilities, learning styles and educational needs.
  • Strengthened class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
  • Collaborated with administrators to develop classroom policies, management strategies and discipline methods.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school policies and educational trends by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Kept classrooms clean, organised and safe for students, teaching staff and visitors.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.

Education

Prince2 Foundation, Practitioner certificatication - Project Management

Learning People
Brighton, United Kingdom
10.2022 -

Bachelor of Education - Primary Education

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2015 - 12.2018

Child Care Certification - Childcare

Professional Child Care College
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2014

Parktown High School for Girls
Johannesburg , South Africa
01.2009 - 12.2013

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Instructing and presenting
  • Management skills
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Organisation
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Prince2 Foundation, Practitioner certificatication - Project Management

Learning People
10.2022 -

Teacher in a Primary School

Latton Green Primary Academy
09.2021 - Current

Teacher in a Primary School

Broadfield academy
09.2020 - 07.2021

Primary School Teacher

The Cranbourne Primary School
09.2019 - 07.2020

Primary School Teacher

I.R.Griffith
01.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Education - Primary Education

University of Witwatersrand
01.2015 - 12.2018

Child Care Certification - Childcare

Professional Child Care College
01.2014 - 12.2014

Parktown High School for Girls
01.2009 - 12.2013
Ciara McMahon