Michael Naughton – Curriculum Vitae

Contact No: 086 2439991

Address: Carramore, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo
Teaching Council No: 224491
E-mail: mnaughton95@hotmail.com
E-Portfolio: Michaelnaughton.weebly.com

Profile Summary
Qualified teacher of B.Sc. (Hons) in Education (Design Graphics & Construction) in GMIT Letterfrack. This
degree qualifies me to teach Materials Technology (Wood) and Technical Graphics to Junior Cycle and
Construction Studies and Design and Communication Graphics at Senior Level.

Academic Qualifications
Results Award Institute
1:1 Bachelor of Science (Hons) Design GMIT Letterfrack (2014 – 2018)
Graphics & Construction
Distinction QQI Level 5- ICT incorporating Business Ballyhaunis Community School, Co. Mayo (2013 – 2014)
Studies & ECDL
485 points Leaving Certificate Ballyhaunis Community School, Co. Mayo (2008 – 2013)

Teaching Experience
Dates Employer Position & Duties
29 Apr 19 - St. Louis Community Substitute Teacher
Present School, Kiltimagh, Co.  General substitution across a range of subjects
Mayo  Corrected Leaving Cert DCG Mock papers
5 Nov 18 – Jesus & Mary Secondary Substitute Teacher – 9 Weeks & 2 weeks
18 Jan 19 School, Gortnor Abbey,  Taught Technical Graphics and DCG from 1st to 6th Year
& Crossmolina, Co. Mayo  Guided students through the Leaving Cert DCG Project
1 Apr 19 –  Took part in the “Oskars” fundraising event
12 Apr 19  Assisted with any necessary supervision (class/break)
 Assisted in preparation for the open evening
 Participated in a Whole School Evaluation Inspection (Nov 2018)
 Took part in parent teacher meetings for 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th Years
 Trained 1st and 2nd Year boys’ basketball – including away matches
11 Feb 19 – Presentation College Substitute Teacher - 3 weeks
5 Mar 19 Headford,  Teaching MTW and Construction Studies from 1st Year to Leaving Cert
Co. Galway  Attended an anti-bullying workshop
17 Sep 18 – Moyne College, Ballina, Substitute Teacher – 4 weeks & 3 weeks
12 Oct 18 Co. Mayo  Taught Engineering, Metalwork and TG to Leaving Cert
&  Taught Maths and Literacy to students undertaking the Level 2
21 Jan 19 – programme
8 Feb 19  Assisted occasionally with students in the Autistic centre
 Assisted in the preparation for a DEIS inspection
15 Oct 18 – Corran College, Substitute Teacher – 2 Weeks
26 Oct 18 Ballymote, Co. Sligo  Taught MTW, TG, ICT & Construction Studies up to Leaving Certificate
30 Aug 18 - St. Louis Community Substitute Teacher - 1 Week
7 Sep 18 School, Kiltimagh, Co.  Taught Engineering, Metalwork, Technology and Technical Graphics from
Mayo 1st Year to Leaving Cert
 Nov 17 – St. Louis Community Student Teacher for 10 weeks
Feb 18 School, Kiltimagh, Co.  Taught MTW and TG to Junior Cert Level (1-hour classes)
Mayo  Taught Construction Studies and DCG at Senior Level
 Providing cover for teachers
 Delivered active, student-centred classes
 Developed a range of schemes of work and useful teaching resources
 Assisted in the open evening, parent-teacher meetings and after school
study
 Corrected mock papers
 Travelled with students on extra-curricular activities
Dec 16 – Ballyhaunis Community Student Teacher for 8 weeks
Feb 17 School, Co. Mayo  Taught MTW, Technical Graphics and ICT to Junior Cycle

Other Employment History

Year Employer Position & Duties
June 18 – Aug 18 Knock Garden Services General gardening duties – lawns, hedging, paving etc
June 18 & June 17 St. Louis Community Assistant Reader for State Exams
School, Kiltimagh, Co.  Acted as an assistant reader for students during their Leaving Cert
Mayo Applied exams
2015 - Present Providing grinds in my subject areas to students up to Leaving Certificate Level
May 16 - Present Murphy’s GALA, Part time shop assistant & forecourt attendant
Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo  Fuel and general motoring assistance, cash flow, ordering new stock,
monitoring stock levels & balancing tills, training new staff

Publications
Final Year Dissertation: A Critical Study of the Development of Students’ Hand and Motor Skills and
Students’ Ability to Use the Hand Saw and Chisel in Materials Technology (Wood). As a result of the
research, guidelines for correct hand tool use have been recommended.

Accomplishments
Occupational First Aid - Distinction
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (5 credits)
Civic Engagement Module (5 Credits)
ECDL Certificate
SafeTALK Suicide Alertness Course
GMIT Creativity & Innovation Seminar
Chair project & Dissertation in GMIT Letterfrack
Summer Gallery
Kickstart 1 Football Coaching Course
Manual Handling Certificate
Nurturing Excellence in Student Teachers
Collaboration with The COPE Foundation (Cork)
Battelle For Kids Modules (formative assessment strategies)
TUSLA Children First Certificate
Attended relevant CPD courses relating to the new Junior
Cycle (MTW and Technical Graphics)

Key Skills
Practical & machine competence, Extensive ICT knowledge (QQI course - All Microsoft Office programmes,
typing, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing), Solidworks & AutoCAD.

Personal Qualities
I am a trustworthy and honest person who is responsible, hardworking and love to integrate with people. I
have a high attention to detail in my work. I have a great interest in motoring, having a full clean driving
licence. I also love sport, GAA, cycling, being outdoors and spending my free time on the family farm.

Referees
Mr. John Mangan Principal Gortnor Abbey, Crossmolina 096 31194
Dr. Pauline Logue Collins Lecturer GMIT Letterfrack 087 6409818