Laura Kenny

Passionate, creative and energetic teacher from Ireland who loves working with children and contributing to their personal and academic development. Experienced and qualified educator with a continuous learning mindset who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to achieve the school’s vision.

HAMELIN LAIE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION
(Barcelona, Spain) January 2020 - July 2023
3º Primaria/Year 4 Primary School Tutor

• Taught a variety of subjects to students aged 8 - 9 years old, including Science, English, Maths, Art and Theatre.
•Created and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with the school curriculum and met the needs of all students.
•Kept appropriate and efficient records, provided feedback, integrated formative and summative assessment into weekly and term planning in line with school policy.
•Maintained communication with parents through regular parent teacher meetings, emails, and progress reports.
•Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement school-wide initiatives and to ensure alignment.
•Led, organised and directed support staff within the classroom.
•Coordinated with the SENDCo to meet specific educational support needs.

GLOBAL COLLEGE
(Vancouver, Canada) November 2018 - November 2019
ESL Academic Manager
•Conducted interviews, hired, trained and observed teachers while providing ongoing guidance and support.
•Led staff meetings, level placement tests, created curriculum and teachers timetable.

CASVI INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN SCHOOL
(Madrid, Spain) September 2017 - July 2018
IB Primary Teacher
•Taught Music and English to primary school students in KS1, KS2, KS3.
•Encouraged students to expand their interests and knowledge through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
•Implemented agreed school policies and guidelines while establishing a purposeful and safe learning environment for all students.

Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status
(PGCE with QTS) 2022 - 2023
University of Sunderland, UK

ACELS CELTA in English Language Teaching 2015
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts in Music with 2.1 Honours Degree 2010 - 2014
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Louth, Ireland

Leaving Certificate 2010
ArdScoil Mhuire, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway