Profile

• A creative, enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in visual media.
• High degree of personal initiative.
• Practical experience in the areas of media, teaching and computers.
• Willingness to learn from others, welcoming further professional development.

Third Level Education

2007-2009                        Master of Arts in Irish Media Studies

Mary Immaculate College, Limerick

(2:1 Honours)

Core Skills Developed

• Knowledgeable in current issues and developments in mass media and mass media theory.
• Developed abilities in analysing structures, trends and developments in media, with an ability to undertake research on key aspects of media production, texts and consumption.

2003-2007                 Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Multimedia

Institute of Technology, Tralee

(2:1 Honours)

Core Skills Developed

• Developed a comprehensive range of skills in relation to computers, business and media, enabling the production and conception of content for interactive multimedia titles.

• Can devise broadcast content and apply production techniques to publish and broadcast both locally and globally.

• Acquired a range of critical analysis and evaluation abilities, with the ability to conceive, articulate and implement original concepts.

Additional Education and Training

2010     Waiting results   CELT awarded by ACELS

North Mon Language Institute, Cork

·         Knowledgeable in the fundamental concepts in English Language Teaching and developed an awareness of the English Language.

·         Acquired a broad knowledge on current ELT classroom practice with 360 minutes of teaching practice and 130 hours of classroom input.

2002      Certificate in European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL).

1999      Chinese Language Cert

Employment Record

Employer: EGA International, Brewery Lane, Killarney

Dates: July 2008

Tel No: 087 2679237

Position: Teacher of English. Age Profile: 11 – 17 yrs

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Delivery of English classes at elementary, intermediate and advanced level.
• Utilising interactive methods to encourage learning i.e. role-play, board games, flashcards, picture cards.

Employer: Kilkenny Voice, 4 John’s Gate, Castlecomer rd, Kilkenny

Dates: Jan 2008 – March 2008

Tel No: 056 7794700

Position: Graphic and layout designer

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet varied deadlines. Effective use of communication and interpersonal skills in networking with other relevant bodies/organisations.

Employer: School for Advanced Studies, Heping District, Tianjin, China

Dates: 1999

Position: EFL Teacher

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Implemented appropriate teaching methodologies for teaching the English language and encouraged active participation through group work.

• Liased with school principle, teachers, school management committee and team members.

Employer: Korean Primary School, Tianjin, China

Dates: May – Dec 1999 

Position:  EFL Teacher

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Organised lesson plans and actively participated in implementing curriculum.

·         Communicated and team worked with all members of school staff. 

Work Experience (Interactive Multimedia, Institute of Technology, Tralee)

Position: Assistant to Arts Director, Siamsa Tíre Theatre, Town Park, Tralee

May 2006 – August 2006

Duties/Responsibilities

• Excellent organisation and planning skills pertinent to the role of curator of photography exhibition by Tadhg Devlin ‘The Fifth Province’.
• Sole responsibility for implementing sales/marketing strategies to promote and sale varied range of artwork.
• Effective use of communication and collaboration skills with other members of staff and varied clientele.
• Flexible and adjustable to a varied work environment.

Additional Information

• Involved in Killarney Creative Writing Group.
• Volunteer photographer for Bloom Festival, Tralee, 2006.
•  Siamsa Tíre, 2006.