Cillian Boyd

Gortmore, Ennis. Co. Clare

Tel no: 0862684372
Email: boydcillian@yahoo.ie
Education
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Sept 2014- present

M.A. Art& Design Education, Limerick College of Art& Design

- Two year Full time Masters
- Modules include:
- Art & Design Pedagogies
- Psychology of Education
- Philosophy of Education
- Teaching placement based in St.Flannans Secondary School,
Ennis

Jan 2013-Aug 2013

Traditional Signwriting
- Fetac Level 5 , F..S, Bishopstown, Cork
Mark obtained: Distinction

Sept 2009 -June 2013

B.A (Ab Initio) Fine Art Painting

Limerick School of Art & Design
Mark obtained: Second first class Honour

Work experience___________________________________________________________________
March 2016 present

Limerick Printmakers, St.Johns Square, Limerick city

I volunteer one day a week as an assistant to a teacher of childrens art classes.

Work involves allocating and preparing materials for classes as well as helping individual students
with activities
Feb - Dec 2015

St.Flannans College, Ennis

Teaching placement was undertaken as part of M.A module. Responsibilities included: planning
classes and time, managing behaviour and groups, presenting and communicating with large classes
from 15-24 students. Classes taught were from 1st- 4th year. Developed the ability to tutor and give
instructions to individual as well as groups of students and to work under the rules and regulations of
the school.
Jul 2015

The Hunt Museum, Limerick

volunteered at a childrens summer camp. The age group ranged from 5-12. Work involved helping
children with projects as well as supervising groups and monitoring behaviour

Sept 2013 - Present

Irish Traditional Music Institute, Beechlawn, Newmarket on

Fergus, Clare

Teacher of flute and whistle, teaching individual classes of children and adults
June 2011

Doolin folk festival 2011

Taught Music to groups ranging from 14 - 20

May 2007

Clare Biodiversity Day , Dromore Woods, Co. Clare

Taught nature art classes to adults and children

Skills

Teaching skills include: Good presentation, time management, organisational and planning
skills and ability to manage large groups
full driving licence
Musician, plays flute and guitar
Teaches music and art
Specialises in traditional Signwriting
Fluent in both Irish and French

Achievements & art collections

The revenue Commission art collection
N.H.S. Kings Island Limerick city
Northern Trust offices Limerick city
Collection of Charles Harper
Texaco art permanent collection
U.T.V art collection
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