Nicola Doyle
Nicola holds a Masters level Degree in Teaching and Learning and a BAHons Degree in Fine Art. Her training and experience as a teacher is based on the most up to date education models and methodologies.
Nicola’s strong passion for the subjects of English and Art are reflected in her student centred and exam focused teaching style.
A clear and concise approach to the syllabus instills confidence, while ensuring that each student maximises their potential to produce high-quality creative responses and achieve the best possible grades in exams.
Leaving Cert English
- Approaching the exam paper
- Structuring answers
Comprehension
- Language styles and features
- Analysing visual texts
Functional writing
- Letter
- Diary/Journal
- Article
- Talk
- Review
Composition
- Speech
- Short story
- Personal Essay
Single Text (Shakespeare)
- Characters
- Themes
- Techniques
- Exam Topics
Comparative Study
Studied Poetry
Nicola Doyle
Nicola holds a Masters level Degree in Teaching and Learning and a BAHons Degree in Fine Art. Her training and experience as a teacher is based on the most up to date education models and methodologies.
Nicola’s strong passion for the subjects of English and Art are reflected in her student centred and exam focused teaching style.
A clear and concise approach to the syllabus instills confidence, while ensuring that each student maximises their potential to produce high-quality creative responses and achieve the best possible grades in exams.
Junior Cert English
Responding to Stimulus Material
- Reading comprehension
- Structuring answers
- Visual Text
Functional Writing
- Letter
- Diary Entry
- Talk/Speech
- Article
- Review
Responding to Studied Texts
- Drama (Shakespeare)
- Poetry
- Fiction
Geography
Physical Geography
- Plate Tecteonics
- Isistasty
Regional Geography
- All Regions and Questions
Paper layout Exam Advice
History
Dictatorship and Democracy 1919 – 1945 (Topic 3)
Case studies, key personalities and exam preparation.
U.S. History 1945 – 1989 (Topic 6)
Case studies, key personalities and exam preparation.
NB. Please make sure these topics are applicable before booking the history course.
Leaving Certificate Maths Higher Level
- Coordinate geometry of the line
- Differentiation
- Integration
Leaving Cert Maths Ordinary Level
Paper 2
- Line
- Circle
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Area & Volume
Physics
- Mechanics
- Electricity
- Magnetism
Pat Phipps
Bachelor of Business Studies BBS, Masters in Management service MSC.MGT Pat has over 20 years teaching experience in Leaving Cert Business, Accounting and Economics.
Business
- Short Questions
- Applied Business Question
- People & Business
- Enterprise
- Business & Action
- Managing
Pat Phipps
Bachelor of Business Studies BBS, Masters in Management service MSC.MGT Pat has over 20 years teaching experience in Leaving Cert Business, Accounting and Economics.
Accounting
- Sole Trader
- Company Accounts
- Interpretation of accounts
- Correction of errors
- Service Firms
- Cash Flow
Pat Phipps
Bachelor of Business Studies BBS, Masters in Management service MSC.MGT Pat has over 20 years teaching experience in Leaving Cert Business, Accounting and Economics.
Economics
- National income
- Fiscal policy/ Taxation
- Monetary Policy
- International Trade
- Factors of Production
- Short Questions
Marion Kingston
BED in Home Economics and Economics, with over 15 years of teaching experience at Leaving Certificate Social & Scientific, and Head of subject department. Experienced examiner for state examinations commission at Leaving Cert Higher level. Marion is also involved with new teacher induction – Droichead process.
Home Economics S&S
Nutrients
- Carbohydrates
- Fibre
- Bowel Disorders
Vitimins - A,G,B group
Social
- The Family
- Structure, Functions
- Family Law
- Family as a caring unit
- Marriage Breakdown
Current Affairs
Answering compulsory Question 1
Aisling O’Sullivan
Aisling is a graduate of French, German and History from UCD. Aisling worked in Bruce college before joining LSC in 2003. Aisling is head of the language department in Leinster Senior College
French
- Grammar overview (main tenses, adjectives and pronouns)
- Useful phrases for written pieces and some sample answers
- Reading comprehensions (Tips and guidelines)
- Diary and email revision
- Aural (Tips and Guidelines)
Aisling O’Sullivan
Aisling is a graduate of French, German and History from UCD. Aisling worked in Bruce college before joining LSC in 2003. Aisling is head of the language department in Leinster Senior College
German
- Grammar overview (main tenses and word order)
- Useful phrases/expressions for written pieces
- Reading comprehensions (tips and guidelines)
- Aural phrases and practise
Rosa Terrassa Crespi
Rosa is a native Spanish speaker. She’s been living in Ireland for the last 30 years and has a vast experience as a teacher at all levels.
Through the years she has gained expert knowledge of every aspect of the exam and marking scheme. Rosa is passionate about the Spanish language and is totally committed to the success or her students.
Spanish
Course designed to prepare students for the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Spanish exam.
- General overview of the exam paper
- Grammar: verbs, pronouns, vocabulary (synonyms, adjectives,..)
- Reading Comprehension (exam techniques)
Writing
- Opinion piece (how to approach, tips and samples)
- Writing techniques for Diary entries and Notes.
- Work on common errors.
Listening comprehension
- Vocabulary for the weather and vocabulary from past papers
- Strategies to maximize marks.
Leaving Cert Higher Level Gaeilge
Review on maximising marks across all areas of assessment drawing from Chief Examiner Reports;
Thorough review of Papers 1 & 2 with notes and sample answers to support Cluastuiscint & Ceapadóireacht, Léamhthuiscint, Prós, Filíocht & Litríocht Bhreise;
Thorough review and practice notes for Scrúdú Cainte.
Note: Comprehensive notes provided & grammar focus will be integrated throughout all areas of revision. Students need to bring their exam papers. Students are encouraged to engage actively.
Junior Cycle Higher Level Gaeilge
Thorough review of all section of the examination;
Tips on maximising marks across all cluastuiscint, leitheoireacht, scríobh & litríocht;
One full Junior Cert exam will be completed in class, marked and evaluated;
Comprehensive support notes will be provided with grammar focus throughout.
Note: Comprehensive notes provided & grammar focus will be integrated throughout all areas of revision. Students need to bring their exam papers. Students are encouraged to engage actively.
Brendan Duane
Secondary Science Teacher with over forty years teaching experience in Chemistry Biology and Maths. He was a member of the Physical Sciences team from 2001 to 2003 and served as National Coordinator for Chemistry with SLSS from 2004 to 2009, and as National Coordinator for Chemistry with PDST until 2020. Together with a small team he led the delivery of all DES Chemistry in-services throughout the length and breadth of the country.
He also has over twenty years’ experience as an examiner for the State Examinations Commission. Awarded the Science Educator of the year 2018 for his services to Science education in Ireland throughout his long career.
Biology
This will focus on Unit 1: Ecology, Unit 2: Genetics and Unit 3: Microbiology.
It will also include the activities associated with these units.
Unit 1
- Ecology Theory
- Ecology Practical
Unit 2
- Genetics
- Protein Synthesis
Unit 3
- Microbiology
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Virus
- Protista
Brendan Duane
Secondary Science Teacher with over forty years teaching experience in Chemistry Biology and Maths. He was a member of the Physical Sciences team from 2001 to 2003 and served as National Coordinator for Chemistry with SLSS from 2004 to 2009, and as National Coordinator for Chemistry with PDST until 2020. Together with a small team he led the delivery of all DES Chemistry in-services throughout the length and breadth of the country.
He also has over twenty years’ experience as an examiner for the State Examinations Commission. Awarded the Science Educator of the year 2018 for his services to Science education in Ireland throughout his long career.
Chemistry
This will focus on the main questions in Section B
- Question 5 — Periodic Table, Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
- Question 7 — Acids/bases Ph
- Question 9 — Equilibrium
Time permitting, we will look at the calculation parts of the following questions in Section B
- Question 6 — Thermochemistry and hydrocarbons
- Question 10 — Oxidation / Reduction and Electrolysis.
- Question 11 — Gas laws (time permitting)
Katrina Brennan
Katrina holds a B.S Ed and is a graduate of the University of Limerick (2001).
Katrina has 20 years’ experience, teaching Junior Cert Science, Leaving Cert Biology and Leaving Cert Agricultural Science. Katrina also holds a Post graduate qualification in Educational Leadership from NUIM.
Wesley Watchorn
Wesley has been teaching Maths at higher level for Junior and Senior cycle since 2011 and correcting to state examinations since 2014. With his experience his notes focus on common areas students make mistakes with and provide guidance on how to achieve the very best in the state exams.
