Emer Tierney
Ballynahinch,Down
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic primary school teacher with 3 years of experience in delivering engaging and effective lessons to young learners. Passionate about fostering a positive learning environment, developing students' academic skills, and encouraging their social and emotional growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Support Teacher
St Anne's Primary School
Belfast
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Providing small group and one-on-one instruction to Primary 2 and Primary 3 pupils to develop reading fluency and phonemic awareness.
- Collaborated with teachers regarding IEP reviews whilst developing IEP targets to nurture pupil progress.
- Carried out weekly formal and informal assessments to identify specific areas of difficulty.
- Regularly tracking progress to determine the effectiveness of the intervention and support given.
- Utilised multi-sensory teaching approaches for more appealing and memorable learning experiences.
- Fostering a love for reading by creating an engaging learning environment.
Primary 1 Teacher
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School
Belfast
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans that align with the curriculum.
- Supported children with Special Education Needs in their academic and social development.
- Planned and implemented play-based learning activities to create an engaging learning environment that promoted language development, numeracy skills and exploration.
- Regularly assess students' academic and social development using formative and summative assessments to track progress.
- Created and reviewed IEPs for students with diverse learning needs, collaborating with parents and SEN coordinators.
- Implemented educational technologies and ICT into lessons.
- Mentored student teachers providing guidance on effective teaching practices.
- Planned and coordinated school trips which enriched the curriculum and broadened pupil experience.
- Developed and directed class performances and Nativities.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Held parent teacher conferences to celebrate pupil progress.
Primary 3 Teacher
Holy Trinity Primary School
Belfast
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans that align with the curriculum, ensuring all lessons are tailored to meet varying pupil needs.
- Regularly assess students' academic and social development using formative and summative assessments to track progress in Literacy, Numeracy, and personal development.
- Supported pupils with Special Educational Needs in their academic and social development.
- Implemented educational technologies and ICT into lessons, setting tasks/homework through educational programmes.
- Supported pupils through their Literacy and Numeracy SAT tests.
- Planned and coordinated school trips which enriched the curriculum and broadened pupil experience.
- Managed classroom behaviour with consistent disciplinary guidelines, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
Nursery Teacher
St Anne's Primary School
Belfast
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Ensured safety of children at all times, adhering strictly to nursery guidelines and policies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create engaging lesson plans, improving learning outcomes.
- Implemented creative learning activities for improved child engagement.
- Planned and implemented both indoor and outdoor play-based learning activities.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships.
- Directed class performances.
- Held parent teacher conferences.
Education
A-Levels -
Rathmore Grammar School
Geography -
Queens University Belfast
Post Graduate Diploma in Education -
Liverpool John Moores
Skills
- Curriculum Planning and Delivery
- Classroom Management
- Pastoral Care
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessment and Reporting
- Parental Engagement
- Use of Educational Technology
- Team Collaboration
References
- Ciaran Conway, Principal, St Anne's Primary School Belfast.
cconway510@stannes.belfast.ni.sch.uk
- Laura McGlone, SENCO and Head of KS1, St Anne's Primary School Belfast.
lmcglone536@stannes.belfast.ni.sch.uk
Personal Information
- NISTR Registered
- Certificate in Religious Education
- CEOPs Training 2021
- REACH training 2022
- Currently registered with NASUWT.
- Zoom Grooming and Criminal Exploitation Course 2022
- Full and clean 7 year UK driving license
Timeline
Reading Support Teacher
St Anne's Primary School
10.2024 - 03.2025
Primary 1 Teacher
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School
10.2023 - 06.2024
Primary 3 Teacher
Holy Trinity Primary School
03.2023 - 06.2023
Nursery Teacher
St Anne's Primary School
11.2022 - 02.2023
A-Levels -
Rathmore Grammar School
Geography -
Queens University Belfast
Post Graduate Diploma in Education -
Liverpool John Moores
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