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Paul Connaughton

Address: Phone Number: Email:


Annagh, 0879199735 paulconnaughton.ed@gmail.com
Ballykeeran,
Athlone, Date of Birth
Co. Westmeath 24/03/1996

Personal Profile
Final year student undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Education in Design Graphics and Construction in
GMIT Letterfrack. My subjects include Materials Technology (Wood), Technical Graphics,
Construction Studies, Design and Communication Graphics. Have developed skills in CAD, Solid
Works, Photoshop, and I believe in an inclusive, holistic development of young learners.

Education
Year Employer Modules / achievements
2014-2018 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Professional Studies, School Placement, Advanced
Education, Design Graphics and Graphics, Building Services and Technology,
Construction Mathematics, Design Process, Dissertation.
GMIT Letterfrack

2014 Leaving Certificate, Awarded Construction studies project of the year


Athlone Community College during my Leaving Certificate.
Publications – Dissertation
Connaughton, Paul. (2018). Exploring Teaching and Learning Strategies for Mainstream Post
Primary Students who have Suffered an Acquired Brain Injury and are currently in
Rehabilitation.

Relevant Work Experience


Year Employer Position/Role
2018-Present Mans Shed, Ballinasloe. Adult Education teaching.
-Restoration and upcycling based course
Projects undertaken;
-Snooker table restoration
-Lathe training for beginners to intermediate

2017-2018 Athlone Community College Final year School Placement.


12 mandatory timetable hours in my subject
areas.
Team teaching leaving cert Construction and DCG
projects.
Training of school rugby teams.

2016-2017 Merlin College, Galway Third year school placement


10 mandatory timetable
Working in Special Education unit.
Working in a vastly multicultural setting.
Team teaching junior cert MTW projects.
Training of school football teams.

2016-present Shannon Academy, athlone English teaching Academy.


-Teaching English to international students in
preparation for Cambridge English Style exam
inclusion of adult education also
-Organisation of weekly class trips throughout
Ireland
-Organisation and training of sporting activities
-Conducting training of new staff members
Other Employments
Year Employer Position/Role
2014-2016 Grogans Bar and Restaurant, Kitchen porter.
Glasson, Athlone Working in a fast paces environment
Working as part of a team

2014-2014 Kepak Meat Factory, Packer / general operator


Ballymahon Work efficiently

2013-present Self-employed DJ/MC Part time job (weekends).


Weddings, private function, corporate events.
Public speaking and entertaining

2012-2012 “Trapped by Fear” radio drama Actor in a Professional radio Drama


Working under a producer and director

Skills
 Communication: Developed from my acting and entertaining experience.
 Problem Solving: Have the ability to troubleshoot problems logically
 Organisation: organising of fundraiser, school musicals and talent shows
 Technical: Technical competency in Sound Engineering, solid works, CAD, Photoshop,
Microsoft programs and ECDL
 Resilience: Working in high pressure situations with few resources
 Entrepreneurship: I have set up and managed two businesses to date
Activities & Achievements
 I played for my local GAA club and rugby club. I captained our school senior cup rugby team
and I was nominated for senior sport star of the year in my school also.
 I have trained both rugby and tag rugby teams at underage level.
 I have completed the kick start training program and I am a qualified trainer.
 I have represented Westmeath in the community games on two occasions in art and model
making.
 I have represented my school, Athlone Community College in both the “BT young scientist”
and the “Sci Fest”, with a project that I designed and worked on with two other students.
 I achieved a certificate of completion of a first aid course.
 I achieved a certificate of completion of my E.C.D.L computer course.
 I achieved a certificate of completion of a suicide awareness course.

References
Employer Position/Role Contact information
Shannon Academy, Teacher / team Leader Phone: 0872958341
Director: Caoimhe O’Connell Email: info@shannonacademy.com

Athlone Community College, Teacher / rugby trainer Phone: 0906490722


Principal: Eileen Donohoe Email: edonohoe.acc@lwetb.ie
More References Available Upon Request

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