Niamh Hogan

Niamh Hogan

Software Test Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Certified Practitioner of Therapeutic Play Skills & Homeschooling Mum

  • Education

    • National University of Ireland, Galway & APAC

      2021 -
      Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills Play Therapy
    • St. Nicholas College

      2003 - 2006
      Graduate Diploma Humanities; Montessori Education
    • University College Cork

      1996 - 1999
      BA (Honours) Archaeology and Geography
    • National University of Ireland, Galway

      2021 -
      Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
  • Experience

    • VistaTEC Ltd

      Mar 2000 - Sept 2002
      Software Test Engineer

      Preparation of test environmentsBug reportingAdministration and troubleshooting UNIX serversTeam problem solvingManage regular and correct communication of project status

    • Headfort School

      Sept 2003 - Jun 2006
      Montessori Teacher
    • La Crème Recruitment

      Jul 2006 - Dec 2006
      Office Support
    • Kumon Educational UK and Ireland

      Jan 2007 - Aug 2011
      Area Development Manager

      Kumon is an after school maths and English programme for children of all ages and abilities which was founded in Japan in 1954. It has since grown in 45 countries with over 4 million students studying Kumon every day. Currently we have 10 centres in Ireland with over 500 students run by franchisees.; Complete responsibility for the management of the Irish officeSet up of the first Kumon study centre in the Dublin areaManaging of franchises to ensure all aspects of the centres are maintained to the highest standardsMarketing and promoting of the Kumon brand both locally and nationally Ensuring the growth of the Kumon brand by organising award ceremonies for existing students and events nation wide Show less

    • Kumon

      Jan 2007 - Aug 2011
      Franchise Recruitment Manager

      Implementing all aspects of Instructor recruitmentManaging all aspects of centre placement within a designated areaFollowing all marketing and advertising plans for the opening of new and take over centres and to evaluate potential candidates Training of new Instructors with the Kumon method

    • International House Santander

      Oct 2011 - Jun 2013
      EFL Teacher

      English Teacher – EFLproviding instruction at different levels to students; ages 4 years to adultsplanning and preparing lesson plans, selecting materials to be used in lessons, preparing testsdiscussing students problems and progress with parentsobserving other teachers and having others observe my lessons keeping attendance and grade recordscontinuing with my self-development by completing courses such as IHCYLT and IHLAC and attending conferences such as Barcelona ELT (2012) and IH Teachers Online Conference Show less

    • Princess Nora University

      Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
      Teacher of English

      Responsible for: - providing instruction to women in the PYP(Preparatory Year Programme) - planning and preparing lesson plans - developing student English language skills - tutoring and mentoring students - maintaining attendance and course mark sheets on a weekly basis - administering weekly and semester exams - proctoring and supervising university exams

    • Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
      Senior Lead Teacher

      Responsible for: - 2 levels, 1 Lead Teacher and a team of 25+ teachers - managing the induction of new teachers - scheduling and holding weekly meetings (setting agenda and recording minutes/attendance) - planning and delivering related PD (professional development) sessions weekly - maintaining and monitoring all teachers records and providing reports to Senior Management at agreed times - keeping up to date and accurate records of teachers and LT performance - completing teaching observations followed by detailed feedback reports - proof reading and editing of official university exams, and ensuring the security of these exams - attending weekly academic board meetings - dealing with teacher and student complaints, issues and emergencies Show less

    • Cophenhagen Internation School

      Feb 2016 - Mar 2019
      Substitute teacher / EAL teacher

      Nov 2018 - March 2019Long-term substitute Teacher - I&S Grade 6Responsible for:- planning effective and appropriate lessons for learners of all abilities- differentiating work for students by liaising with subject teachers and providing appropriate resources and materials - providing a smooth transition for students by continuing existing and developing new classroom routines- preparing and conducting assessments to ensure understanding and learning has taken placeAug 2017 - June 2018EAL Teacher MSResponsible for:- Identifying students needing EAL support, and conducting individual assessments - developing individual learning programmes for students- differentiating work for students by liaising with subject teachers and providing appropriate resources and materials - planning effective and appropriate lessons for learners of all abilities- ensuring that subject teachers are aware of specific needs of EAL students to offer continued support in all subjects - communicating with parents in a timely manner and building cooperative and professional relationshipsMarch - June 2017Substitute TeacherResponsible for:- covering a grade 4 homeroom class of 22 students for a 3 month period- providing a smooth transition for students by continuing existing and developing new classroom routines - determining the correct level for math and language activities through formative assessment- planning effective and appropriate lessons for learners of all abilities- collaborating with other grade 4 teachers to ensure a learner centred curriculum and student creativity - communicating with parents in a timely manner and building cooperative and professional relationshipsNov 2016 - Jan 2017Substitute EAL TeacherResponsible for:- covering for grade 1 EAL class- planning EAL reading groups for students of different abilities- providing effective and stimulating EAL group lessons to supplement learning in the classroomFeb 2016 - Nov 2016Substitute Teacher Show less

    • Fanjaus Architecture for Education

      Jul 2018 - Feb 2022
      Education Advisor
    • Education Influence

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2021
      Global Education Influencer
    • Lalilu Creative Preschool

      Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
      English Teacher
    • Mama's Montessori

      Oct 2022 - now
      Homeschooling Mum
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CELTA and IHCYLT (Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers)