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Niamh Kenneally

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Dedicated and versatile educator with a passion for fostering student growth and learning, complemented by a strong background in customer service and landscaping. Equipped with a robust set of transferable skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, and project management. Proven ability to manage diverse environments, whether in the classroom, retail, or outdoor settings, ensuring positive experiences for all involved. Seeking to leverage teaching expertise and hands-on work experience to contribute effectively to a dynamic team and drive impactful outcomes in an educational or professional setting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaper

Rockhill Ventures
Vancouver, British Columbia
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
  • Cultivated soil prior to planting trees or flowers in order to create ideal growing conditions.
  • Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
  • Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding project timelines and expectations.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.

Retail Assistant and Deli Assistant

SPAR
Mitchelstown, County Cork
01.2017 - 08.2024

  • Operated cash registers with proficiency during high-volume shopping times, reducing customer queues.
  • Regularly cleaned and straightened work areas, ensuring stores stayed tidy in line with company standards.
  • Created visually-appealing displays in line with brand merchandising guidelines.
  • Safely transported heavy deliveries following manual handling guidelines, minimising injury and risk.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age as required, refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
  • Ensured all incoming and outgoing products met quality standards to safeguard customer health and safety.
  • Prepared to-go options including sandwiches, rolls, wraps and salads ensuring strict food hygiene practices were followed.

Secondary School Teacher

Cork Education and Training board
Mitchelstown, Cork, Ireland
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
  • Encouraged a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations for students.
  • Communicated regularly with parents via email or phone regarding student progress and educational goals.
  • Created lesson plans that met state curriculum standards while also being engaging and relevant to students.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the classroom.

Student Teacher

CBS Secondary School
Mitchelstown, County Cork
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Instructed groups of students in classroom setting as well as provided individual student support.
  • Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
  • Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organised classroom structure to help students succeed in programme.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Mary Immaculate College
Thurles
10.2024

GCSE -

Colaiste Fionnchua
Mitchelstown, County Cork
06.2019

Elementary School -

Bunscoil Na Toirbhirte
Mitchelstown, County Cork
2013

Skills

  • Store merchandise stocking
  • Order taking
  • Restocking inventory
  • Cash handling
  • Food hygiene knowledge
  • Quality Control
  • Teaching/tutoring
  • Fast learner
  • Hard Working
  • Loyal
  • Work well with people of any age
  • Landscape design
  • Flower planting
  • Irrigation management
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Grounds maintenance

Affiliations

  • I have been involved with and playing Football and camogie from a young age.
    I have won County medals with my home club, Mitchelstown GAA and captained my
    secondary school to our first county medal.
    I was also involved with my college football and soccer teams throughout my four
    years in college, in which we reached finals in both league and championship and won
    the league in 2022.
    I recently join my local tennis club and are now playing competitive games.
    I rekindled my love for soccer in college, as in my final year we finally set up a
    women’s soccer team and also now playing for my home club Park United.

Timeline

Landscaper

Rockhill Ventures
11.2024 - 02.2025

Secondary School Teacher

Cork Education and Training board
08.2023 - 05.2024

Student Teacher

CBS Secondary School
01.2021 - 02.2021

Retail Assistant and Deli Assistant

SPAR
01.2017 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Mary Immaculate College

GCSE -

Colaiste Fionnchua

Elementary School -

Bunscoil Na Toirbhirte

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