Sinéad Smith
Dublin
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated educator skilled in connecting with students and implementing trauma-informed interventions to create a positive learning environment. Proven ability to foster student engagement and resilience through patience, creativity, and adaptability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Specialist Teacher
Willow Grove Adolescent Unit
, Dublin
08.2022 - Current
- Attend daily handover meetings with the multidisciplinary team to ensure I am alert to any challenges should they arise.
- Promote a respectful and inclusive classroom environment, fostering mutual respect among students.
- Tailor initial education assessments, individual education plans and lesson plans in line with individual student needs.
- Deliver classes in various subjects as per department of education curriculums. Support students in many subject areas ahead of sitting state examinations at both GCSE and A level standard.
- Plan weekly school trips to Dublin Zoo for practical application of classroom teachings, enriching the learning experience.
- Reinforce positive behaviour amongst pupils using therapeutic crises interventions contributing to the overall ethos of the ward.
- Participate in continuous professional development trainings to stay updated with latest education trends and pedagogical techniques.
- Build strong rapport with students to facilitate better learning atmosphere through personalised instruction based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Foster a love for literature in students by introducing diverse book selections prescribed by the department of education.
- Liaise with students, parents and teaching staff to offer holistic support catering to different student needs.
- Support and guide each student upon discharge, liaising with home schools and offer recommendations listed in a post discharge school return plan or signpost opportunities for further learning and development.
Specialist Teacher
Carline Learning Centre
, Dublin
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Tailored lesson plans for individual student needs, boosting engagement and guided each student towards sitting state examinations at GCSE level.
- Attended regular meetings with education welfare officers, care givers, and social workers to collaborate on how to best support individual needs.
- Utilised multimedia resources for effective delivery of lessons, sparking interest among pupils.
- Fostered love for literature in students by introducing diverse book selections prescribed by the department of education.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements ensuring that all students felt accepted and valued.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Prepared stimulating classroom displays, encouraged student creativity and interest in subject matter.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management in line with therapeutic crises interventions.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing safeguarding themed lessons, organising guest speakers, and creating classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Collaborated with external agencies to discuss opportunities for further learning and development.
Education
Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Further Education - Education
Maynooth University
Ireland 09/2016 - 06/2017
Double Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, sociology, and anthropology
Maynooth University
Ireland 09/2013 - 09/2016
CELTA - Teaching English as a second language
The English Academy
Ireland 10/2017 - 12/2017
Skills
- Patience and perseverance
- Exam preparation techniques
- Inclusive teaching strategies
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- English, literacy approaches
- Empathetic communication
- Personalised instruction
- Special education support
- Social sciences
Affiliations
- Yoga
- Candle making
- Lifelong learning
Accomplishments
Humanitarian award from the Muslim Sister's of Eire following presentation of my thesis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist Teacher
Willow Grove Adolescent Unit
08.2022 - Current
Specialist Teacher
Carline Learning Centre
11.2018 - 06.2022
Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Further Education - Education
Maynooth University
09/2016 - 06/2017
Double Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, sociology, and anthropology
Maynooth University
09/2013 - 09/2016
CELTA - Teaching English as a second language
The English Academy
10/2017 - 12/2017
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