TIM OCONNOR

Address Date of Birth 37 Herbert Place, Navan, Co. Meath 3rd February 1991 Telephone Email 0866658402 0469021009 toconnor65@gmail.com

Education
Education Provider Galway Mayo Institute of Technology St. Patricks Classical School Address Renmore, Galway. Moatelands, Navan. Dates 2010-Present 2004-2010 Level Third Second

Qualifications
Date Award Subjects
Year One: Learning to Learn Foundation Drawing Materials Manufacturing Technology Technical Graphics Mathematics Furniture History and Design Process Furniture Construction Projects 1 Year Two: Teaching Practice and Preparation Teaching and Management Techniques Applied Science Graphics and Computer Applications Design and Visual Studies Architectural Design Projects 2 Year Three: Teaching Practice 1 Applied Graphics The Built Environment Principles of Education Education Projects Industrial Design History Year Four: Teaching Practice 2 Advanced Graphics Building Structure and Technology Thesis Professional Studies

Result

September 2010-Present

Bsc(Honours) in Design and Technology Education

Pending

September 2005-June 2010

Leaving Certificate

English Irish Mathematics Geography Construction Studies Design and Communication Graphics

(Higher) (Higher) (Ordinary) (Higher) (Higher) (Higher)

425 Points from a possible 600

Additional Skills
ECDL Course Manual Handling Course Safe Pass Course City and Guilds Certified on Various Woodworking Machines Competent in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Skilled Woodworker FETAC Level 5 First Aid Course

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Major Projects
Project Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Description Position PAL Leader Year Second

NEST Mentoring Project

Peer learning programme whereby first year students are guided and assisted by experienced students. Mentoring project whereby students who have experienced Teaching Practice Mentor those who have not prior to their first work placement.

NEST Mentor

Fourth

Work Experience
Date Employer Position Held Duties/Responsibilities June 2007-June 2010 2008-2011 Defence Forces of Ireland Reserve Infantry Soldier Working as part of a team to deliver a good service Serving customers food and beverages Maintaining high standards with regard to hygiene and health & safety Demonstrating strong communication skills at times dealing with difficult situations Cashier duties

June 2012Present

The Central Bar & Restaurant (Awarded Best Gastro Pub in Meath 2013)

Bar Tender Waiter Matre d

Knights Bar

Bar Tender

As above

Completed training programme from Recruit to 3 Star Private Extensive tactical and weapons training General infantry soldier work details

September 2013Present

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

Class Representative

Attending programme board meetings Dealing with issues within the class Acting as a medium via which the class could communicate with lecturers and visa-versa

Winter 2013 & Winter 2014 St Patricks Classical School Student Teacher

Taught Materials Technology (Wood), Technical Graphics, Design and Communication Graphics, and Construction Studies to boys of all ages General supervision duties in a school of approximately 800 pupils

Referees
Name Dr Pauline Logue (Lecturer and Course Co-ordinator) Mr Michael Gavigan(Owner) Company Galway Mayo Institute of Technology The Central Bar & Restaurant Telephone 091 742668 0862560530 Email Pauline.logue@gmit.ie michael@thecentral.ie

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