Darren Hegarty

CONTACT PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

087 338 5750 I am a hardworking, motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a
passion for teaching. I am currently studying Bachelor of Science & Education
Darrenhegarty55@gmail.com specialising in Construction and Graphic Design at ATU Galway.
My goal is to further my knowledge & expertise, making a lasting impact on the lives
Curragh Bridge of those I have the privilege to teach, in a permanent teaching role.
Williamstown Galway
EDUCATION WORK PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE

ATU Galway & ATU

Connemara Sep 2020 – 2024
Bachelor of Science
(honours) and Education
(Design Graphics and
Construction)
Glenamaddy Community
School Sep 2020
440 Points
09th October 2023 – 21st December 2023: Teacher at Dunmore
Community School – Duties Included:
 Working with leaving cert students, helping design their products,
building models and furniture.
 Teaching fifth year Construction and TYs, Graphics & SolidWorks.
 Supervising classes and correcting course work.
 Providing support & guidance to students who may be struggling
academically or personally.
 Encouraging active participation & critical thinking among students.
December 2022 – February 2023: Teacher at Glenamaddy
Community School - Duties Included:
 Teaching first year’s Wood Technology & graphics and second year wood
technology.
 Assisting students with their class and project work.
 Working with third year students and helping them to complete their
projects as part of their junior cycle.
 Supervising classes as required and ensuring all students are doing the
relevant work assigned to them.
 Maintaining a clean and organised workspace for students.

January – April 2022: Teacher at Clarin College Athenry - Duties Included:

 Assisting the woodwork teacher in preparing class and work material for
students.
 Offering support to the students with homework and classroom projects.
 Correcting course material and tests for students.
 Assisting teachers with the supervision of their students.
 Consistently following health & safety protocols during woodwork
projects.
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PERSONAL
SKILLS
 Communication
 Organisation
 Teamwork
 Problem solving
TECHNICAL SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2022 – Present: Barman at the Welcome Inn, Glenamaddy – Duties
Include:
 Working as part of a team serving customers beverages.
 Stocking shelves and monitoring inventory.
 Balancing the cash register and receipts at the end of the shifts.
 Carrying out security and locking the pub up after night shifts.
 Ensuring the bar is clean and maintaining a high standard of health and safety.

June 2022 – September 2022, June 2023 – September 2023

Inspired Designs – Duties Included:
 Microsoft Word,
Excel, and  Assembled and installed furniture.
PowerPoint  Worked as part of a team helping to complete furniture orders.
 Calculated the required materials needed to complete orders.
 Managed heavy equipment always ensuring adherence to health and safety
regulations.
INTERESTS &
PERSONAL  Ensured a clean and safe workspace was always maintained.
ACHIEVEMENTS  Assisted with the relevant paperwork and records for furniture orders.

June 2019 – September 2019: West Bake – Duties Included:

 I have a keen interest
 Worked as part of a team on the production assembly line.
playing sports,
swimming, and  Completed all necessary paperwork with strong attention to detail and ensured
reading. Winning records were maintained and up to date.
numerous awards in
football for school
and club. REFERENCES
 I was part of a group
Name: James Duignan
who walked 1,000km
Title: Principal
‘Going the Social
Place of work: Glenamaddy Community School
Distance’ raising
Contact details: jpduignan@glencs.ie
money for The Irish
Cancer Society.
 Full clean drivers’ Name: Joe Devaney
licence Title: Director
 Nest is a buddy Place of work: Inspired Designs
system where I as a Contact details: info@inspireddesigns.ie
fourth-year student
help the third-year
students.