Matthew Hutnik

Enthusiastic and experienced tutor who specialises in teaching the fundamentals of academic research and writing.

Passionate about helping others to reach their potential and meet their learning goals.

Holds a First Class Honours degree in English and Psychology along with a QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Training and Development.

Presented with the Atlantic Technological University, Sligo Governing Body Award for Academic Achievement which further inspired and excited him to share his knowledge and experience with others.



Education

2018 – 2021

  • • Thesis Title: The ‘Figure’ of Woman: Victorian Paradigms, Contemporary Comparisons (12,000 words) produced to a first class standard

    • Presented research at Atlantic Technological University, Sligo Literature and Drama Symposium, 2021

    • Submitted approved work to the Global Undergraduate Awards, 2021

    • Produced research proposals in disciplines of Psychology and English Literature to a first class standard

    • Produced qualitative and quantitative psychological research reports to a first class standard

    • Proficient in quantitative data analysis using SPSS and qualitative data analysis using NVivo

    • Proficient in MLA 8th Edition and Harvard referencing styles

    • Certification in Academic Peer Mentoring

2011

Leaving Certificate - Sligo Grammar School (415 points)

2018 – 2021

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Humanities: Joint Major English & Psychology - Atlantic Technological University, Sligo

GPA: 74.75 (First Class Honours)

  • Thesis Title: The ‘Figure’ of Woman: Victorian Paradigms, Contemporary Comparisons (12,000 words) produced to a first class standard

  • Presented research at Atlantic Technological University, Sligo Literature and Drama Symposium, 2021

  • Submitted approved work to the Global Undergraduate Awards, 2021

  • Produced research proposals in disciplines of Psychology and English Literature to a first class standard

  • Produced qualitative and quantitative psychological research reports to a first class standard

  • Proficient in quantitative data analysis using SPSS and qualitative data analysis using NVivo

  • Proficient in MLA 8th Edition and Harvard referencing styles

  • Certification in Academic Peer Mentoring



2011

Leaving Certificate - Sligo Grammar School

415 points

Continuous Professional Development Qualifications

  • QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Training and Development (Merit)

  • QQI Level 6 Supervisory Management (Merit)

  • QQI Level 5 Manual & Computerised Payroll (Distinction)

  • QQI Level 5 First Aid & Defibrillation (Distinction)

  • QQI Level 4 Irish Sign Language (Distinction)

  • Bookkeeping Module 1 (Distinction)

  • 150 hour Master TEFL/TESOL Certification (Distinction)

  • LivingWorks Start Certification in Suicide Awareness and Assistance - HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention

Employment

January 2022 - Present

Atlas Education, Sligo, Co. Sligo

Educational Support Worker; Course Writer; Workshop and Course Facilitator

  • Providing a range of Educational Supports to second and third level students and members of the community

  • Course writing and development

  • Providing transcription and proof-reading services to undergraduate and postgraduate students

  • Delivering job interview preparation and skills workshops to individuals seeking employment

  • Delivering Digital Skills workshops to mature students returning to education and residents in nursing homes and assisted living housing

  • Delivering a range of mental health and well-being courses to members of the community



July 2018; July 2019; July 2022

Future Learning Language School, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo

English Teacher / Classroom Assistant / Afterschool Activities Facilitator

  • Teaching groups of international second level exchange students in a technology enhanced classroom environment

  • Lesson planning and workshop design and delivery

  • Afterschool activity design and facilitation



October 2017

Tri-Coaching LTD, Bundoran Library, Co. Donegal

Digital Citizenship Course Tutor

  • Delivering Digital Citizenship computer skills course to groups of adult trainees aged 65+



June 2014 – August 2018

Private & Online TEFL Teacher

  • Conducting regular lessons with students in their homes / locality & online

  • Developing and using lesson plans in the class

  • Imagining and creating new learning tools and ways to make learning enjoyable

  • Conducting regular tests and measurements of student's progress



May 2014 – February 2018

The Waterboys LTD, Wine St. Sligo

Operations Manager / Administration

  • Leading a team of 12 employees

  • Compiling rotas

  • Productivity calculations

  • Contacting potential customers

  • Sales & purchasing

  • Google Drive

  • Excel

  • Staff training



October 2012 - May 2014

Horler Design, Sligo Education Centre, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo

Web Designer / Administration

  • Website design

  • Invoicing

  • Liaising with clients

  • Wordpress

Voluntary Work

April 2020 - May 2020

Digital Skills Course Tutor

  • Taught a group of six students basic digital and computer skills to keep in touch with family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic via. Whatsapp and Zoom



May 2019 - June 2019

Age Action, Sligo Library

Digital Skills Course Tutor

  • Delivering Getting Started basic & intermediate computer skills course to adult trainees



September 2011 - August 2012

Oxfam, Grattan St. Sligo

Retail Worker / Stockroom Assistant