I have worked as a teacher and support teacher in Europe and the US, with a particular focus on Art teaching and Outdoor Education at primary school and preschool level.
Education
Forest School Leader, Level 3
Irish Forest School Association, Earth Force Education Ireland, 2018
Early Childhood Care and Education, Level 6
Portobello Institute, Dublin, Ireland, 2018
Qualified Teacher : Post-Graduate Diploma in Art & Design Education
National College of Art and Design, Ireland, 2008
Awarded Student of the Year for highest grade achieved
Masters Degree in Fine Art
University of the Arts, London, UK, 2004
Fine art printmaking, honours
Bachelors Degree in Fine Art
Galway Institute of Technology, Ireland, 2003
Awarded Printmaking Student of the Year
Diploma in Graphic Design and Web Design
City and Guilds, Ireland, 2000
Professional Development
The Reggio Approach to Education
Loris Malaguzzi Centre, Reggio Emilia, Italy, 2012
The Role of the Arts in the Primary Years Program
International Baccalaureate Organisation, Berlin 2011
Making the Primary Years Program Happen
International Baccalaureate Organisation, Zurich 2010
Love and Logic, Practical Solutions for the Classroom for Educators and Counselors
International Baccalaureate Organisation, Zurich 2009
Teaching Experience
Founder & Teacher, The Art Barn, Independent Art School, Galway, 2023 - present.
Children aged 4-12 years - www.artbarngalway.com
Art Teacher, Shantalla Primary School, Galway, 2023 - present.
Children aged 4 - 12years - www.scoilbhrideshantalla.ie
Forest School Leader, Kerkus Forest School, Deerpark, Mt Merrion, Dublin, 2019-2021
Children aged 4-12 years - www.kerkusforestschool.com
Preschool Teacher, Rathgar Junior School, Dublin, 2019-2021
Children aged 2-5 years - Aistear inspired Montessori
Forest School Leader, Dublin 7 Educate Together, 2018
Children aged 7-8 years - www.d7educatetogether.com
Preschool support teacher, Dublin Steiner School, 2018
Children aged 3 -5 years - www.dublinsteiner.com
Artist and teacher in Residence, Airfield, Dublin, 2017
Children aged 5 - 12years - www.airfield.ie
Art Teacher, The Ark, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland, 2014 - 2017
Children aged 3 - 12 years - www.ark.ie
Art Teacher, Katherine Michiels Reggio School, San Francisco, 2013 -2014
Students aged 4 - 12 years - www.kmsofsf.org
Art Teacher / Support teacher, Zurich International School, Switzerland, 2009-2013
Students aged 3 - 12 years - www.zis.ch
Art Teacher, Pine Forest Art Centre, Dublin, Ireland , 2008 - 2009
Students aged 5 - 18 years - www.pineforestartcentre.com
Art Teacher and Art Camp Leader, Airfield Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland, 2009
Students aged 5 - 18 years- www.airfield.ie
Teacher Training Leader, Teachers CPD, National College of Art and Design, Dublin, 2008
Continuing professional Development for Irish Art Teachers - www.ncad.ie
Art Teacher (Teacher Training), The High School, Dublin, Ireland, Oct ‘07 – May ‘08
Students aged 12 - 19 years - www.highschooldublin.com
English Support Teacher, De La Salle Primary School, Dublin 2006 – 2007
Students aged 5 - 10 years
Assistant Lecturer in Fine Art (Print), Limerick Institute of Technology, 2005 - 2006
Third level education, 1st year students - www.lit.ie
Printmaking Technician, Sligo Institute of Technology, Sept ‘04 - July ‘05
Third level education, Art Department Print room - www.itsligo.ie
Work Experience cont.
Gallery Assistant, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Ireland, 2005 - 2006
Printmaking Technician, Sligo Institute of Technology, Ireland, 2004 - 2005
www.itsligo.ie
Gallery Technician, Mall Galleries, Federation of British Artists, London, 2003 - 2004
Gallery Assistant, Dundarave Print Co-op and Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, 2001
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
2009
Ties, The Galway Arts Centre, Domnick Street, Galway, Ireland
Pith, Clotworthy Arts Centre, Antrim, Northern Ireland
2006
The Big Round, Westport Custom House Studios, Mayo, Ireland
2005
Corplár, Ballina Arts Centre, Mayo, Ireland
Extract, Ard Bia, Galway, Ireland
2004
Peripheral Consciousness, The Fisheries Tower, Galway, Ireland
Group Exhibitions
2009
Milestones, OPW St. Stephens Green, Dublin, Ireland
Earth Explorers, The Ark, Temple Bar, Dublin
2007
Conflict, Galway Arts Festival, The White Room, Galway, Ireland
Within and Without, The Original Print Gallery, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
2006
Impressions '06, Galway Arts Centre, Galway, Ireland (Awarded Bank of Ireland Purchase)
Arrivals, Solander Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand