Nicole Downes
Clare,Ireland
Summary
Reliable science teacher dedicated to foster positive classroom environments that engage and motivate students. Organised and methodical to deliver student-centred lessons in line with subject specifications. Hardworking and motivated to collaborate with others and develop skills to contribute to student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SCIENCE TEACHER
Mary Immaculate Secondary School
Lisdoonvarna, Clare
08.2024 - Current
- Taught JC Science, JC Maths resource, TY Biology, 5th Year Biology, 6th Year Biology, TY EAL, 5th year EAL.
- Taught PLC Healthcare modules including Care Support, Care of the Older Person, and Word Processing.
- Participated in the PLC internal verification process
- Fulfilled the role of Exam Aide to assist with preparing, organising, and invigilating oral, practical, and state exams.
- Promoted STEAM through science week initiatives, interactive experiments, and mentoring students for BTYS, and Scifest.
- Contributed to the after school study programme by supervising weekly study sessions.
- Coached and supported Junior and Senior ladies football teams.
- Collaborated with other science teachers in supervising Agricultural Science trips.
- Engaged in CPD for the new Senior Cycle Biology Specification, and classroom management strategies.
SCIENCE TEACHER
St. Colman's College
Fermoy, Cork
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught JC Science, TY Biology, and LC Agricultural Science.
- Planned lessons in alignment with learning outcomes and engaged frameworks such as Yelons, UDL, Maslow's hierarchy, and Bloom's taxonomy.
- Built positive relationships with students through effective communication skills, positive reinforcements, and classroom management techniques.
- Organised field trips related to curriculum content, providing practical exposure to theoretical concepts.
- Corrected Agricultural Science mock exams.
- Planned lessons to facilitate holistic and student-centred learning environments.
- Collaborated with other science teachers and other departments to ensure cross curricular links.
- Adapted teaching methods to cater for differentiation and inclusion.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of Limerick
Limerick
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted quality control of project Otter 'education outside the classroom'.
- Performed reflexive thematic analysis.
SUBSTITUTE SCIENCE TEACHER
Ennistymon Vocational School
Ennistymon, Clare
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Taught JC Science, TY Biology, LC Biology, and LC Agricultural Science.
SUBSTITUTE SCIENCE TEACHER
St. Patrick's Comprehensive School
Shannon, Clare
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Taught JC Science, TY Biology, and LC Biology.
QUALITY CONTROL
BD Research Centre Ireland Limited
Limerick
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Presented at department meetings.
- Prepared blood samples for analysis and executed laboratory procedures.
- Produced and reviewed data, reports, and protocols.
Education
Professional Master of Education -
University of Limerick
09.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience
University of Limerick
09.2017 - 05.2021
Leaving Certificate -
St. Michael's Community College
Kilmihil, Co. Clare 09.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
- Patient
- Flexible
- Works well under pressure
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Collaboration abilities and team player
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Student-Centred approach
Additional Information
Member and player of LGFA, Awarded University of Limerick president letter for exceptional results., Driving License., Introduction to Children's First E-learning Programme., Runner-up on TG4's 'An Jig Gig', participated in the Hell for Leather Set Dancing show., Scór Munster Recitation Title and runner-up in the Scór All-Ireland's., Represented my parish in the local Rose of Clare festival., Foundation Award in Gaelic Football Coaching.,
Referees
- Mr Sean Lane, Principal, St. Colmans College, Fermoy, Cork, 0879803995
- Ms. Lisa O Doherty, Deputy Principal, Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Lisdoonvarna, Clare, 0879291964
Timeline
SCIENCE TEACHER
Mary Immaculate Secondary School
08.2024 - Current
SCIENCE TEACHER
St. Colman's College
08.2023 - 06.2024
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of Limerick
07.2023 - 09.2023
SUBSTITUTE SCIENCE TEACHER
Ennistymon Vocational School
09.2022 - 01.2023
SUBSTITUTE SCIENCE TEACHER
St. Patrick's Comprehensive School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Professional Master of Education -
University of Limerick
09.2021 - 05.2023
QUALITY CONTROL
BD Research Centre Ireland Limited
01.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience
University of Limerick
09.2017 - 05.2021
Leaving Certificate -
St. Michael's Community College
09.2013 - 06.2017
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