Name: Amy Troy

Position: Year 3 / 4 Teacher

Tell us a little about your teaching journey

I studied for my Bachelor of Education degree at Dublin City University between the years of 2013 and 2017. Alongside this course, I studied for my Certificate in Religious Studies and therefore love teaching in schools with Catholic beliefs and ethos’ such as St. Anthony’s. The year following my graduation I did relief teaching in multiple schools across Dublin, teaching a range of year groups and also as a special education teacher. In 2018 I moved to the Isle of Wight in England where I took a job as a year 6 teacher in Lanesend Primary. While I taught there I completed my induction year to become fully qualified and registered with the Teaching Council in Ireland.

What do you like most about your job?

There are many aspects of teaching that I love. My favourite part is building strong, trusting relationships with my students, allowing them to thrive in an environment where they feel safe and happy. Teaching is most effective when you understand each child’s’ individual situation and what they need personally to grow and excel - this challenge is what keeps me motivated!

What is the best advice you have ever received?

‘Be the type of person you want to meet’ - This is something that I’ve been told at home since I was young and a piece of advice I always try to follow!

If you weren’t a teacher, what other career would interest you?

A must for me in a career is spending time getting to know others. I enjoy knowing about peoples’ lives and helping to make their everyday situation and emotions as positive as possible. For this reason,  I like the idea of becoming a therapist!

What part of your job do you find the most challenging?

The most challenging part of teaching is definitely not having enough time in the day! With so many ideas for each part of the curriculum we can never get as much done as we’d love to. We aim to plan the most engaging, active lessons we can so that children can love their learning every day.