Siún Ní Ghlacáin

Negotiated contracts with employers ensuring fair terms for all parties involved.

• Performed under pressure during high-profile events demonstrating resilience and professionalism.
• Coordinated with event organisers for smooth running of concerts.
• Adapted performances to suit different audiences, ensuring satisfaction.
• Developed strong relationships with other artists as well as fans.
• Improvised performances while engaging with audiences.
• Founding member, curator and contributor to “Ceol na mBan”- a weekly session every Thursday attracting many musicians- but focused mainly on young female exponents of traditional music.
• Preformed as ambassador for Ireland at multiple international events "The Spanish Fleadh", Berlin International Music Festival, St Patrick's day performance in Shanghai as a guest of the Consulate General of Ireland.

• Worked in “Early Start” education setting. Initiative of the government of Ireland that provides early education access to children (3-5) in areas of extreme deprivation and social issues.
• Engaged with innovative and creative ways to develop children's fine motor skills, pre writing and pre reading as well as language development.
• Support teacher: Worked in Senior School (8-12) to provide in class support for teachers
• Daily withdrawals in mathematics and English to provide extra support for children with difficulties in these areas

• Facilitated extracurricular activities fostering team spirit and leadership skills amongst pupils.
• Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
• Set and marked assessments in line with curriculum requirements.
• Helped children to reach full potential across multiple primary subjects using blend of modern and traditional teaching techniques.
• Used behaviour management techniques to maintain positive learning environments in large classrooms with over 30 students.
• Adapted teaching styles for varying student capabilities and requirements.
• Evaluated own teaching critically to identify weak areas and make improvements.
• Successfully engaged in “tumoideachas” – teaching children various subjects while also continually teaching Irish language to non- native speakers.
• Confronted unique challenges of teaching in disadvantaged areas, providing support to children facing significant daily struggles, including PTSD, as a result of their environment.
• Successfully conducted parent-teacher meetings on regular basis. Engaged in challenging conversations with parents in regards child's behaviour, academic success and possible diagnosis.

- Worked in numerous Comhaltas branches teaching Irish Traditional Music to a wide range of ages.

- Conducted group lessons and one on one lessons with children of all ages as well as adults.

- Lessons conducted with a hands-on approach engaging in the traditional Aural method of teaching music.

- Provided guidance on proper instrument handling techniques and effective playing methods

- Instilled a passion and interest within my students to pursue music and develop as individual musicians.

- Conducted private one on one lessons with people of all ages wishing to develop their Irish language.

- Conducted lessons which focused on spoken and conversational Irish- I was able to create a calm and enjoyable atmosphere for my students which gave them the confidence to use and practice the language.

- Conducted lessons for people with an interest in Irish literature. Lead discussions on formative Irish language writers.

- Conducted lessons with a focus on exams and language development for secondary school students in exam years.

- Encouraged an interest in the language- not only as a spoken tongue but in the history and culture in which it is steeped.