Joseph McNamara

Contact No: 085 7755601 Address: Boley Beg, Barna, Co. Galway
Email: josephmcnamara1@gmail.com E-Portfolio: www.josephmcn.weebly.com

Profile Summary:
Final year students of BSc. (Hons) in Education (Design Graphics and Construction) in GMIT Letterfrack. This degree
qualifies me to teach; Materials Technology (Wood) and Technical Graphics for Junior Cycle and, Construction Studies and
Design and Communication Graphics at Senior level. Hurling, confident teacher, placement

Academic Qualifications
Year Graduated Award Description
2019 Bachelor of Science (Hons) G.M.I.T Letterfrack.
in Education (Design
Expected Result: Graphics and Construction)
1.1
2013 Leaving Certificate. St. Joseph’s college ‘The Bish’, Nuns Island, Galway City

Result: 385
points
Education Projects
GMIT Creativity & Innovation Seminar
 Delivered a presentation on my experiences of Student-Centred Teaching throughout.
Nurturing excellence in student teachers (NEST)
 Offering assistance to the third-year students on any queries in relation to planning for school placement.
Collaboration with the Cope Foundation (2017)
 Collaboration activity with members who have special needs from The Cope Foundation in Cork.

Teaching Experience
Year Employer
2018 - Present Colaiste Bhaile Chlair,
Claregalway, Co. Galway
2017 - 2018 St. Paul’s secondary school,
Oughterard, Co. Galway
2016- 2017 St. Joseph’s college, ‘The
Bish’, Galway City
Position & Duties
 Taught Materials Technology (Wood) and Technical Graphics
to Junior Certificate Level.
 Taught Construction Studies and Design and Communication
Graphics at Senior level.
 Taught stem courses to 2nd and TY students
 Assisted with coaching of Junior hurling and football team
 Substitution teacher- covered a number of classes of my own
subjects for co-operating teachers and substituted for other
subjects
 Called back outside of placement dates to help with
substitution of classes
 Assisted with SEN (reader and scribe) for Leaving Certificate
mocks
 Taught Materials Technology (Wood) and Technical Graphics
at Junior Certificate Level.
 Taught Construction Studies at Senior level
 Assisted with construction of stage for school play
 Providing cover for co-operating teachers and teachers of
other subjects
 Assisted with SEN (reader and scribe) for Leaving Certificates
mocks
 Assisted co-operating teacher on the finishing of
Construction Studies and DCG Leaving Certificate projects
 Taught 1st and 2nd Year Technical Graphics
 Providing extra after school tuition to students who were
struggling with the subject.
 Observed and assisted co-operating teacher to gain valuable
experience and tips on effective teaching methods.
  Team teaching with my cooperating teacher.
2017 VTOS, Letterfrack  Taught and assisted with computer skills to adults as part of
back to education programme in local Resource Centre

Other Employment History

Year Employer Role/Responsibilities
2018- Present Galway City Karting, Role: Front desk receptionist, track marshal
Liosban Industrial Estate Responsibilities:
 Managing Cash flow, balancing till and cash drop
 Supervising go karting track and maintenance of go karts
2013 - 2018 Leisureland, Salthill, Role: Gym supervisor, Lifeguard, front desk receptionist, bar
Co. Galway attendant
Responsibilities:
 Customer service
 Managing Cash flow, balancing till and cash drop
 Supervision of swimming pool
May 2018- IRL Construction Role: Carpenter
September 2018 (Vancouver)  Fitted formwork for the pouring of concreate
 Constructed timber framed buildings

IT Skills
Below is a list of software/programmes which I used in the classroom on teaching practice and I am confident using.

Microsoft Word Microsoft Publisher Microsoft OneDrive Moodle Solidworks

Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Coral Draw VSware AutoCAD
Sketch Up eDrawings Google Classroom AB Tutor Prezi

Skills and Attributes

Interpersonal and Communication skills. Team player and work well in groups.
Leadership skills Hard working and Motivated
Outstanding planning and organisational skills. Extensive experience and knowledge of subject areas.
Student centred teaching and learning High machinery and tool Competence

Awards & Certificates

First aider, AED and Cardiac First Response Manual Handling
G.M.I.T Nest programme GAA coaching course level 1
Irish Water Safety Lifeguarding Battelle for Kids

Hobbies and Interests

 Part of many sporting teams in my local area, which include: GAA, soccer and rugby.
 Currently coach the underage hurling teams at my hurling club, Rahoon Newcastle
 Trained referee various hurling matches
 Make and fix hurls for friends and family
Referees
Name Employer Position Email Contact
Number
Mr. Alan Mongey Colaiste Bhaile Chlair, Claregalway, Principal amongey@cbcg.ie (091 799001)
Co. Galway
Mr. Seamus St. Joseph College ‘The Bish’, Vice principal Seamus.cahalan@gmail. (087)
Cahalan Galway City com 2819926