Peter Tuohy
Mountgordon, Castlebar,Co.Mayo, Ireland
00353857186207
tuohypd@hotmail.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

I am a highly motivated, driven and dynamic individual with superb written and verbal communication skills. Having the ability to handle multiple assignments in high-pressure situations while remaining focused and goal oriented has proven successful in working with others and meeting deadlines with excellent attention to detail. I have been highly trained as an Irish Primary School teacher. I am seeking a position in an environment that will not only challenge me, but also provide me with the skills and knowledge I will be able to use in future endeavors. 

EDUCATION

September 2002- 	Honours Bachelor of Education, Trinity College Dublin
August 2005	
                                       Relevant Courses: Child Psychology, Early Learning, Developmental Language, Math teaching methodology,English teaching                                                            
                                       methodology,Social and environmental teaching methodology

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

September 2006-		St. Peter's N.S, Snugboro, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland
June 2009		Sixth Class teacher
· Implemented a broad curriculum course to thirty 11 to 13 year old students which included: English, Maths, Irish, Geography, Science, History, Physical Education, Music, Drama and Art.
·Assisted students in developing language and social skills 

September2005 -	St. Oliver Plunkett's N.S, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland
August 2006		First class teache
                                    Implemented a broad curriculum course to thirty two 7 to 8 year old                  
                                    students which included: English, Maths, Irish, Geography, Science, 
                                    History, Physical Education, Music, Drama and Art.   
                                    Helped students develop language, vocabulary and social skills         
                                    Created and implemented teaching activities on various subject 
                                    matters (English, Math, Science)  
                                    Implemented an Intensive English course for students with advanced           
                                    English skills.

September 2002 -		Trinity College Dublin
August 2005		Substitute/Placement Teaching practice
                                    During my three years in teaching college I taught a range of class 
                                    groups ranging from 5 year old students to 12 year old students.
                                    This took place twice a year, every year for a three week period
                                    each placement.

WORK EXPERIENCE cont’d

Summers 1999 -2002		Mayo County Council, Castlebar, Co.Mayo, Ireland		                        
   Beach Lifeguard                   Every summer throughout college I worked as a Beach Lifeguard on the west 
                                                coast of Ireland. My main duties were ensuring the safety and
                                                well being of all beach users.
Summer 2003                           Wildwood Beach Patrol, New Jersey, U.S.A
                                                 Worked as a beach lifeguard in New Jersey for a summer,
                                                  I was fully trained in C.P.R and first aid. My main duties 
                                                 were ensuring the safety and well being of all beach users.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

July 2009 - 		Serve, Ireland
August 2009	Building houses and schools for the underprivilaged
                        This summer I shall be going to Brazil with an organisation called Serve to 
                        build homes for the poor and needy. There has been a lot of fundraising 
                        involved and self-education on the north east of Brazil and the Portugese
                        language.

ACHIEVEMENTS
1	I was one of four students selected to represent my college on an innovative North/South teaching practice exchange in Belfast in March 2005.
2	I have represented my province and country in swimming at an underage level.
3	I have represented my country in international lifesaving competitions.
4	I have received an award from the I.N.T.O for an assignment I completed in college which was based on life in past times.
5	I was a member of the victorious Marino gaelic football team which won the ‘corn na mic leinn’ cup.
      6    I have represented Trinity College, Dublin in swimming and water polo.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

1	Triathlons
2	Swimming
3	Cycling
4	Reading
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