Conor McCafferty
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than 6 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Humanities & Global Politics Teacher
Raffles World Academy
Dubai, UAE
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and taught IB Diploma Programme Global Politics to HL and SL students. Assessed and moderated Internal Assessments and Extended Essays.
- Planned and taught IB Middle Years Programme to both History and Geography students.
- Worked with multiple SEN and EAL students within and outside of the mainstream classroom setting.
- Coordinated a Model United Nations club which had 50 members within the school which competed in local competitions throughout the year against International schools.
- Co-coordinated Ecology Club which had 30 members within the school where multiple events such as Tree Planting, School Recycling units and awareness campaigns were organized.
- Attended Multiple International IB Workshops where best practices and latest developments concerning IB Subjects where discussed which teacher from around the world.
PE Teacher
Kinsale Community School
Kinsale, County Cork
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned & team-taught Leaving Cert PE Lessons (A-Level equivalent) & non-exam PE lessons.
- Organised & refereed lunchtime Soccer competitions.
- Organised teams & fixtures for multiple Sports teams & liaising with local sporting authorities in arranging referees, venues etc.
- Coaching U15 & U14 Boys Gaelic Football & 1st Year Boys Soccer teams as part of Extra-Curricular Activities.
PE & History Teacher
Coachford College
Coachford, County Cork
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned & team-taught Physical Education, History & Religious Education lessons.
- Worked with numerous students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in resource lessons.
- Set up and coordinated lunchtime PE Club & assisted with language orals.
- Coached Junior Girls (Provincial Winners), U14 & U16 Boys Gaelic Football Teams as part of Extra-Curricular Activities.
Trainee PE & History Teacher
Christian Brothers College
Cork, County Cork
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Planned & taught Physical Education & History lessons as part of final year placement block.
- Team-taught Leaving Cert PE (A-Level equivalent).
- Successfully adapted to teaching PE lessons online for a full term during Covid-19 lockdown.
Camp Teacher
Let's Go Kids Activity Camp
Cork, County Cork
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Followed plan of activities, set up equipment & supervised kids at lunchtime.
- Adapted activities to accommodate for students with SEN.
- Provided First-Aid to various kids.
Head Coach and Coach
FAI Summer Soccer Schools
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Responsible for submitting paperwork & safety & behaviour of kids.
- Liaised with parents & made accommodations for students with SEN.
- Ensured correct availability of equipment (Footballs, Kits, Certificates).
Education
Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Sports Studies and Physical Education with History
University College Cork
Ireland 08.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
- PE curriculum teaching
- Sports training
- Self-motivated
- Dedicated
- Inclusive education
- Organization and Time Management
- Adaptable professional
- First Aid & CPR trained
- Behaviour management
Qualifications
- FAI Soccer Player Development Pathway Levels 1,2 & 3
- IRFU Rugby Prime Level 1 Coaching Course
- Safetech – Child First Aid
- GAA Foundation (Hurling and Football) Coaching Certificate
- Athletics Ireland Leader Course
- Swim Ireland – Level 1 Swimming Teacher
- Basketball Ireland – Intro Coaching Course
- Captained a Senior Soccer National Cup winning team in school
Interests
Sports & Physical Activity : Keen Sports and Physical Activity enthusiast and the positive influence it can have on people's lives.
Podcasts & Reading: Listening to & reading about modern teaching ideas and practices in the evolving world of education.
History, Politics & Travelling: Interested in learning about different cultures, traditions, historical events, landmarks and the ever changing global political landscape.
Timeline
Humanities & Global Politics Teacher
Raffles World Academy
08.2023 - Current
PE Teacher
Kinsale Community School
09.2022 - 06.2023
PE & History Teacher
Coachford College
09.2021 - 05.2022
Camp Teacher
Let's Go Kids Activity Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
Trainee PE & History Teacher
Christian Brothers College
09.2020 - 05.2021
Head Coach and Coach
FAI Summer Soccer Schools
07.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Sports Studies and Physical Education with History
University College Cork
08.2017 - 05.2021