Dylan Murphy

Mountmellick Road, Shanderry, Telephone: 089 614 5726

Portarlington, Mobile: 089 614 5726
Co. Offaly Email: murphy6921@gmail.com
Weebly: Dylanmurphyeduccation.

Personal Profile:
A final year student of the Bachelor of Science (Hons)in Education (Design Graphics and
Construction) in Atlantic Technological University Galway/Connemara. Throughout college, I have
gained excellent skills in lesson planning, critical reflections, and classroom management. I also have
completed 3 blocks of school placement teaching both junior and senior cycle students which has
enhanced my skills in lesson planning, communication, virtual learning platforms and creativity. As a
newly qualified teacher I also aim to engage in extracurricular activities wherever possible to
participate with all aspects of school life. Seeking an opportunity as a qualified post-primary teacher
to teach Constructions Studies to senior cycle standard.

Teaching Experience:
October 2023-December 2023: Portlaoise College.
Role: Teacher Placement
Responsibilities:
• Developed my teaching strategies over an eleven-week block.
• 11-week placement in Year 4 of degree programme.
• Subjects taught included Construction Studies to 5th and Ty students, Graphics to 2nd Year
students, and Wood Technology to 1st Year students.
• Assisted with extra-curricular activities including training the 3rd year rugby team.

December 2021-February 2022: Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa, Co. Offaly

Role: Teacher Placement
Responsibilities:
• Applied a design-based teaching approach in the classroom for all subjects.
• Designed and delivered a lesson plan for each subject to support active student
engagement.
• Designed and performed classroom-based assessment for each subject.
• Liaised with teaching staff, principal, and SEN department appropriately.

Education:
2019-2024: BSc (Hons) in Education (Design Graphics & Construction)
Atlantic Technological University, Galway / Letterfrack
Year 4 Key Modules: advanced Graphics, professional studies, building services and technology, and
school placement (11 weeks).

Year 3 Key Modules: Curriculum and Assessment, Education Studies, Architectural Design, Applied
Graphics, and school placement (8 weeks).

2019: Leaving Certificate, Oaklands Community College, Co. Offaly.

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Projects:
The Application of Formative Assessment, Teaching and Assessment Strategies to the Subject
of Design Communication Graphics in Second Level Education.
As part of our final year dissertation, I examined the application of formative assessment in a
graphics setting. This involved, researching the advantages and disadvantages of different teaching
methods, and analysing the benefits of ulterior methodologies. I prepared a written dissertation on
my topic.

Third Year, Group Project

The aim of this project was to prepare a lesson plan for a junior cycle class for Construction Studies.
We devised a series of learning objective for the class, mapped out the content of the class to the
textbook, prepared a set of slides and incorporated two student activities into the plan to
consolidate the learning. The project involved the use of word and PowerPoint.

Key Skills:
• Teamwork: Developed my ability to work as part of a team on school placement, other work
experience and on group assignments in college.
• Teaching Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of teaching methodologies, possess strong
leadership skills in the classroom and an awareness of current challenges in education.
• Technical: Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, SolidWorks, Auto Cad, Laser
cutter, 3D printing, Inventor, Fusion, and Google Classroom.
• Time Management: Developed from completing project assignments on time, meeting
deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Having the ability to troubleshoot problems in a logical way.

Other Work Experience:

August 2016-Present: Polar Ice, Portarlington, Co. Offaly

Roles: Production Operative:
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for bagging orders and ensuring that the customers get the correct Ice.
• Working with a team that needs to be manage and ensure all work is done correctly.
• This position has developed my organisation skills and management skills by dealing with
fellow workers and with customers.

Achievements / Interests:
• Won U18 Rugby player of the Year.
• Full forklift licence.
• Manual handling certified.
• Qualified pool lifeguard – basic first aid training included.
• Completed my N.E.S.T. training.
• Captained my local rugby team.

Referees:
Alison Richie, Polar Ice Managing Director – (0)57 862 3860
Patricia Cullen, Deputy Principal, Portlaoise College- (057) 862 1480

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