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Daniel Sproule

Slig

Summary

I am a first year Physics student in Queen's University Belfast with great motivation and work drive. I worked as a Peer Tutor in Summerhill College teaching Maths, Physics Chemistry and Biology. I successfully mentored students, fostering study habits and showing emotional support, leading to improved exam readiness and building strong bonds. Alongside my academic interests I also enjoy practicing art and sport, as well as exploring into nature in my spare time.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Peer Tutor

Summerhill College
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Helped fellow students prepare for Christmas and Summer examinations.
  • Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
  • Served as a mentor to struggling students, providing emotional support alongside academic assistance when necessary.
  • Promoted and passed on development of good study habits and learning skills.

Volunteer

Sligo Tidy Towns
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted with special fundraising and promotional events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to uphold our tidy image.
  • Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities in schools.
  • Fostered sense of community, organizing neighbourhood gatherings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast
06-2028

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Team collaboration expertise
  • Lesson planning
  • Strong communication skills
  • Motivational techniques
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Facilitating group and one-on-one coaching
  • Proactive leadership approach

Accomplishments

  • Achieved maximum points of 625 in Leaving Certificate 2024.
  • Reached the final round of the ISTA National Senior Science Quiz alongside my two teammates in 2024.
  • Planted over one hundred trees alongside my colleagues in Sligo Tidy Towns from 2022 to 2023.
  • Keen rower who has won multiple competitions including gold in Metro regatta alongside my team in 2023.

Hobbies

When starting university I took up scuba diving with BSAC in Belfast, meeting great new friends of all ages with whom I learned this beautiful sport. As of today I have earned a sports diver certificate, allowing me to dive with friends and instructors at sea. Alongside diving I also practice rowing and digital art in Belfast. I have rowed for four years with Sligo Rowing Club and have since become a proud member of Queen's University Belfast Boat Club. For the past two years I have been strengthening and building up my artistic skills to a level I take pride in and I am a proud and committed member of the Queen's University Belfast Arts Society.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Peer Tutor

Summerhill College
09.2023 - 03.2024

Volunteer

Sligo Tidy Towns
09.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Queen's University Belfast
Daniel Sproule