Edel Gallagher

Experience

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  Aura Internet Services Ltd

  Apr 2005 - Jul 2006

  Junior Website Designer

  • Designed and updated brochure and content-managed websites• Trained clients in content management software.

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  Drogheda Youth Development (DYD)

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Graphic Design Teacher

  Developed and taught graphic design and web design classes (evening) to teenagers and adults.

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  SAP

  Dec 2006 - Nov 2007

  Media Developer
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  Digilogue.net

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  E-Learning Designer

  • Produced online professional learning resources for Irish educational organisations including Leadership Development for Schools (LDS), Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN), and Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO)• Provided professional learning to Irish educators in the use of technology.

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  Monash University English Language Centre

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

  ELICOS Teacher

  See above

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  Monash University English Language Centre

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  ELICOS Teacher

  • Taught English (all levels), including IELTS preparation• Taught computer assisted language and computer study skills to students• Provided professional development (technology) to other teachers• Developed online resources for students and co-teachers.

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  Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

  Multimedia and Resources Officer

  • Supported promotion of Leadership and Professional Learning initiatives.• Lead promotion of 2014 and 2012 CEOM Leadership Conferences (350 delegates).• Developed resources (print/online) for use during professional learning initiatives.• Managed development of school case studies for Leadership Standards Framework.• Filmed and edited interviews with educators for use online or in case studies.• Maintained sections of CEOM website and Catholic Education Victorian Network (CEVN) intranet.• Developed strategies for integrating technology into professional learning activities.• Provided professional learning to colleagues in technology use, with a focus on Google Apps for Education. Show less

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  Young Social Innovators

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2023

  Member of YSI’s Learning & Practice Support Team. Deliver teacher training in social innovation education to second level educators. • Training design and delivery (Educators and young people) • Designing and delivering Elearning (Synchronous and Asynchronous)• Educational curriculum design and development• Multimedia resource design and development• Managing communications to educators• Promotion of social innovation through research, peer networking, and written work. • Training delivery (Educators and young people) • Multimedia resource design and development • Assisted in the implementation of Young Social Innovators communications strategy.• Helped increase the reach of YSI brand and communicate the impact of the organisation.• Co-ordinated and prepare various communications for key stakeholders.• Assisted in updating and creating engaging digital media content for company website and online platforms.• Disseminated information on YSI’s range of activities and events.

  • Teacher Trainer

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2023

  • Education Programmes Coordinator

    Jan 2020 - Sept 2020

  • Education and Communications Officer

    Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Communications and Impact Officer

    Mar 2015 - Feb 2017
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  Dublin City University

  Aug 2020 - May 2022

  • Senior Digital Learning Designer at DCU Studio, formed to support DCU academic staff deliver hybrid/online learning.• Support the design of online/blended learning experiences of students engaging in DCU Futures undergraduate degrees.• Advise academic teams and individual staff members on programme/module design or improvements, with focus on hybrid learning.• Facilitate online content design sessions with DCU programme and module teams.• Multimedia resource design and development.• Promote work of DCU and DCU Studio. Show less

  • Senior Learning Designer

    Aug 2021 - May 2022

  • Senior Digital Learning Developer

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
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  Technological University Dublin

  May 2022 - now

  Academic Developer