1. MIRIAM MC GOVERN
Rose Cottage, 10 Lanesville, Monkstown, Dublin. Phone: 0861798509 mcgovernmiriam@yahoo.ie
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Dublin Institute of Technology, Grangegorman, Co Dublin
Applied Writing and Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes 2015 – Present
Responsibilities and expertise relevant for the post in Academic Writing and E.A.P.
 Maintaining portfolios of relevant skills to demonstrate a range of Learning Outcomes
 Preparing course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
 Compiling, administrating and grading students' class work, performances, projects, assignments,
and papers and examinations of final projects/presentations
 Assessing with consistency; Equity and diversity; Practicability and transparency.
 Initiating, facilitating, and moderating classroom discussions and group work
 Maintaining student attendance records, grades, and other required records
 Keeping students informed of community events such as lectures and exhibitions
 Collaborating with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
 Compiling bibliographies of specialised materials for outside reading assignments
 Displaying students' work on DIT OneDrive and competitions
Tivoli Training Centre, 25 Tivoli Terrace South, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
Specialized Communication and English Tutor, Jun 2010 – Present
 Preparing tutoring workshops, projects, or academic support sessions for small groups
 Collaborating and communicating by email with students, parents, teachers or counsellors to
determine student needs develop tutoring plans, and assessing student progress
 Developing teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
 Identifying, developing, or implementing intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualised
education plans (IEPs) for students and Act as a 'Key Worker'
 Preparing lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions relating to students' needs
 Providing feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to build confidence
 Maintaining records of students' assessments, progress, feedback, ensuring confidentiality
 Organising trips, plays and visitors to promote productivity and learning
 Participating in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or new techniques
from 2010 to 2014:: Child Protection Policy' 'Restorative Circle', Examiner for Fetac Modules
'Dealing with Challenging Behaviour', 'Case Management, ‘Key working'
 Reviewing class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or
reviewing worksheets or other assignments
Language College Ireland, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Teacher Training in CELT, 2006 – 2010
Cultural Awareness, Language Skills, Classroom Management and Methodology. Prepare
documentation for school accreditation with the Advisory Council for English Language Schools (ACELS)

2. United Arab Emirates University
English Language Tutor, UGRU (General Requirements Unit), 1998 - 2003
Institute of Education, Leeson Street, Dublin 2
English Language and Literature to Middle Eastern Students applying for Medical School
British Council and APSO, Maunatlala Secondary School, Botswana
English Teacher and coordinator in new school
EDUCATION
Cambridge University
RSA Diploma in TEFLA
Trinity College Dublin, Dublin
Masters – English Literature
Trinity College Dublin, Dublin
Post graduate Diploma in Education
Trinity College Dublin, Dublin
BA in Medieval and Renaissance English and Classical Civilisation
ADDITIONAL SKILLS-TRAINING
 2015 'Salesforce' /E-Cass system (The CRM system) V.L.E., Tivoli Training Centre.
 2015/14 'Restorative Circles' Training, Tivoli Training Centre, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
 2014 An Introduction to Challenges and Strategies with Dyslexia, NALA Annual Conference
 2014 'Anger management and disruptive behaviour', Tivoli Training Centre, Dún Laoghaire.
 2013 'Moodle' (ecollege) V.L.E., Tivoli Training Centre, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
 2012 Movie Maker - Training with Enable Ireland by The Wheel, 48 Fleet Street, Dublin 2
 2012 Training in Blended Learning with NALA , Writeon Programme in Literacy and Numeracy
 2002 Training as Adult Literacy Tutor, Sallynoggin Adult Learning Centre, Sallynoggin, Dublin
 2001/2000 Computer Training in CALL, UAE University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
AFFILIATIONS
 Licenced and Registered Teacher in The Teaching Council of Ireland
 Member of Dyslexia Association of Ireland
 Member of NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency)
Member of Teachers Union of Ireland
 Member of The Shandon Art Group, Monkstown
 Member of Blackrock Running Club
Reference: Jim Ferguson, ACELS, 33 Glenageary Woods, Dublin. jcferguson33@gmail.com
Reference: Dr. Brian Murphy, Head of English, Access Programme, DIT brian.a.murphy@dit.ie