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Hey all, I have a question about an issue that I'm having with a student in school. Does anyone have expertise working with pupils with Downs Syndrome?
Hi Sarah - would you have 20 mins after 4 pm? - I have a question I'd like to ask you about resources for developing receptive language skills.
I've just finished a Masters in SEN - let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.
Hi Mary - I'll be applying for principal roles in the future and I'm looking for a mentor - would you be able to guide…
What do principals want in teachers?
My key piece of study for 2020, was asking a wide variety of primary and second-level principals what they actually want in teachers in their schools. *These points are a shortened version of my freebie for teachers. Get the full version here. Their answers included:
- Top necessary skills: teamwork, communication, emotional intelligence, flexibility, leadership potential, enthusiasm
- Knowledge of the subject area
- Passion for teaching and willingness to develop their practice
- A personality t…
A career break experience – taking the time to figure out what you want
Many thanks to the wonderful Aistear Muinteoir for sharing her career break story with us. Availing of a career break is a fantastic opportunity to press pause on full time teaching in the classroom to take a chance to travel, look after your family and try out something different. Here is her experience.
Taking stock of where you are right now
Christmas and the New Year is always a time for reflection and planning. This time last year as I was relaxing during my Christmas break - I began asking m…
What Jobs Can Teachers Do?
If you’ve done the self-reflection work outlined in my previous blogs – ONLY THEN should you begin to identify with alternative career jobs or labels. After all, there are SO MANY variations of types of jobs out there nowadays it takes plenty of reflection and self-awareness to get clear.
My type of coaching is Career and Life Coaching…. But there are so many other types of coaches out there – financial coaches, health coaches, sports and performance coaches, relationship coaches, money mind-set…
“I want to change career, who can help me?”
This is a common question I see popping up amongst career changers. They want to change, but they're STUCK.
STUCK in the problem.
STUCK not knowing what to do.
STUCK because their current job gives them financial security and they can't afford to leave.
STUCK because they fear change.
STUCK because they're unsure of who can help them.
Well... I CAN HELP!
‘Unstick’ Yourself
Firstly, unstick yourself from the problem. If you imagine your career discontentment as a dot in the middle of an A4 page.... the…
I want to change career - who can help me?
“I want to change career - who can help me?”
This is a common question I see popping up amongst career changers. They want to change but they're STUCK.
STUCK in the problem.
STUCK not knowing what to do.
STUCK because their current job gives them financial security and they can't afford to leave.
STUCK because they fear change.
STUCK because they're unsure of who can help them.
Well... I CAN HELP!
Firstly, unstick yourself from the problem.
If you imagine the problem as a small dot in the middle of an A4…
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