Michael Bourke

Title: Technical Educator Contact No: (085) 1441691

Email: [email protected] Address: Ballymacredmond,
E-Portfolio: [email protected] Knockmore,
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bourke Ballina,
Co. Mayo

Academic Qualifications
Year Award Description
Pending Bachelor of Science (Hons) BSc in Design & Technology Education G.M.I.T Letterfrack.
2012 Leaving Certificate. St. Josephs Secondary School Foxford.

Subject Areas
When completed the BSc in Design & Technology Education I will be qualified to teach Materials Technology (Wood)
and Technical Graphics for junior cycle and Construction Studies and Design & Communication Graphics for senior cycle.
I as well would feel confident teaching Technology for junior cycle due to the overlap between Materials technology
(Wood), Technical Graphics and Technology.

Teaching Experience
Year Employer Position & Duties
2016 - 2017 Jesus and Mary Secondary Independent teaching, class supervision, team teaching, managing
School Gortnor Abbey, Co. Mayo sports teams, attending sports events & observations
2015 - 2017 St. Tiernans College Independent teaching, exam reader, mock examination
Crossmolina, Co. Mayo corrections, attending sports events & observations
2010 - 2011 Owenbeg National School, Co. Observations, classroom assistant, special needs assistant & extra-
Sligo curricular activities.

Education Projects
GMIT Creativity & Innovation Seminar (2017)
Complete a presentation on augmented reality demonstrating how it can be used in the classroom to aid
visualisation and aiding the design process in technical subjects.
Nest (2017)
Mentoring project completed in the final year where assistance was offered to the third-year students.
Collaboration with the Cope Foundation (2015)
Collaboration activity with members who have special needs from Cope Foundation which involved building a
positive relationship with the members of the group and demonstrating how to complete sample woodwork
projects.
Microteaching 6th Class Students (2014)
Provided 6th class students with an insight into technical graphics through a team teaching lesson sparking an
interest in the subject area.
Observation (2014 2017)
As part of my teacher development I conducted observations in several schools to gather an understanding of
different teaching strategies and philosophys teachers implement in the classroom. These schools include the
following St. Josephs Secondary School Foxford (2014), St. Tiernans College (2015 2016) and Jesus and Mary
Secondary School Gortnor Abby (2016 2017).

Leaving Certificate Results

Subject Level Grade Subject Level Grade Subject Level Grade
Maths H C1 Construction Studies H A1 Agricultural Science H B3
English H B3 Design & Communication H B1 Geography H B2
Irish H D1 Graphics

Professional Membership.
I am a student member of the Techno Teachers and have been asked to assist in the development of resources in next
years annual conference. Im also a member of the teaching council.
 Michael Bourke
IT Skills
I have a huge interest in IT and have always look to develop my skills in this field as I feel when if ICT is applied in the
classroom safely and correctly it holds huge potential to benefit students and their learning experience. Below is a list of
software/programmes which I used in the classroom on teaching practice and Im confident using.

Microsoft Word Microsoft Publisher Microsoft OneDrive Moodle Solidworks

Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Dropbox VsWare AutoCAD
Sketch Up eDrawings Google Classroom AB Tutor Prezi

Other Employment History

Year Employer Position/Role
2010 - 2013 Falcon Fruits. Shop assistant & delivery assistant.
2015 - 2017 OMalley and Sons Ltd Tendering, AutoCAD drawing, problem solving & labouring.
2014 - Present Date Hotel Ballina. Bar Staff & Night Porter.

Skills and Attributes

Excellent listening and communication skills. Team player and work well in groups.
Leader both inside and outside the classroom. Hard working, driven individual.
Outstanding planning and organisational skills. Extensive experience and knowledge of subject areas.

Awards & Certificates

Bronze Gaisce President Award Manual Handling Safe Pass
G.M.I.T Nest program Water Safety level 1 Mayo sports awards team of the year 2012
Cope foundation collaboration project Kick start 1 & 2 (soccer) Mayos most active boxer 2011
GAA coaching course level 1 First Aider Battelle for Kids

Hobbies and Interests

I have been involved in maintenance and upkeep of the family farm from a young age and have taken several
life skills from this experience. Some of my duties included
- Livestock and landscape upkeep and care.
- Operating heavy machinery.
Leadership and Management
- Management of Conn Ranges FC under fourteens 2015 to present date.
- Senior captain of Conn Rangers FC 2016 to present date.
- Captain of St Josephs secondary school Foxford senior GAA football team 2012.
I have a keen interest in natural environment conservation and the prevention of global
- Member of the green schools committee in St. Josephs secondary 2010 & 2011
- Take part in the annual give it a swirl village maintenance and cleanup day in my local community.
- Involve in farm reps scheme which promotes nature conservation.
My emphasis on health and fitness has lead me to several sporting achievements which are listed below.
- Two-time Connacht champion (Boxing)
- All Ireland C schools champions 2012 with St Josephs secondary school Foxford (GAA football)
- Under 18 Connacht Cup winner Mayo youth academy 2011 (soccer)
- Senior Mayo Primer Cup Winners with Conn Ranges 2014 (soccer)

Referees
Name Employer Position Email Contact Number
Mr. Des Kelly Galway Mayo Institute of Lecture [email protected] (085) 1953792
Technology
Ms. Patricia Melvin Jesus and Mary Secondary School Principal [email protected] (096) 31194
Gortnor Abbey
Michel OMalley OMalley & Sons Building Contracts [email protected] (087) 2262812
Contractors Ballina Ltd Manager