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Name: Breda O'Brien
Student ID: 23889209
Skills
Cover
Summary
Skills
Engagement
Certificates
Activity Title: Cell EXPLORERS Facilitator
Date of Achievement: 1/10/2023
Description:
Developed key verbal, nonverbal and active listening skills through Cell EXPLORERS experiential training
programme involving both theoretical and practical training. Demonstrated the ability to communicate correct
scientific knowledge using simple language and Cell EXPLORERS best practices.
Trained in facilitating
hands-on nonverbal science activities. Actively listened and interacted with children, families and teachers in
a way that encouraged children’s interest in, and attitudes and aspiration towards science and scientists and
supported their science capital.
Activity Title: University of Galway Employability Award
Date of Achievement: 25/2/2024
Description:
Developed the skills to effectively communicate suitability for a job through a targeted CV and a recorded
interview. Enhanced through taking part in a variety of workshops, the ability to listen and communicate
effectively with others.
Activity Title: ALIVE: The President’s Award for Volunteering
Date of Achievement: 9/3/2024
Description:
Asked questions and actively listened to the needs and suggestions of the target voluntary group. Clearly and
concisely articulated ideas or messages to participants. Used and understood nonverbal communication.
Empathised with audiences and adapted messages accordingly.
Activity Title: Societies Leadership
Date of Achievement: 18/3/2024
Description:
Developed and utilised various forms of communication to inform current members and recruit new members
such as, mass email shots, mailing lists, social media, society websites and attending society day. Developed
interpersonal communication skills by working with groups of various sizes, participating in meetings and
public speaking on occasions.
Activity Title: Uni4U Mentoring
Date of Achievement: 2/4/2024
Description:
Demonstrated clear and effective communication with teachers, support staff, academics, and young students
by expressing ideas, giving and receiving feedback and actively listening to all involved.
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe,
Bóthar na hOllscoile,
Gaillimh, H91 TK33,
Éire
University of Galway,
University Road,
Galway, H91 TK33,
Ireland
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