6th Year Easter Revision Courses

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Accounting Easter Revision Course:

• Q1 Manufacturing A/Cs
• Interpretation of accounts ( Ratios)
• Cash Budgeting
• Club accounts
• Tabular Statements

Time will also be spent preparing students for the examination with an emphasis on exam layout and structure, marking schemes, strategy and timing.

Meet your Accounting Teacher – Don Tierney: Don Tierney has 20 years of experience in teaching Leaving Cert Accounting. Prior to that, he spent two years working as an Accountant. He has a wide range of teaching experience in the subject. Confidence is instilled in his students as the students receive constant guidance and encouragement on how to earn top marks in their exams. He shares with the student’s exam techniques and equally as important, the most frequent and highly avoidable mistakes and over the years a high percentage of his students go on to study Accounting at Third level.

View a sample of Don Tierney teaching 6th Year Accounting:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Ag Science Easter Revision Course

• Soil Science
• Animal Production
• Grassland
• Cereal Production
• Genetics
• Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Soils
• Experiments

Students will receive notes on the following topics:

The key focus of this course will be to examine the topics highly probable to appear in June, such as Soils, Genetics, Animal and Crop production and scientific explanations. This course will also provide an extensive insight into effective answering technique in order to maximise your marks and improve your grades.

Meet your Teacher – Patrick Ryan: Patrick has a passion for his subjects which is reflected in his confident teaching style. He has previously worked as a Biology and Science Teacher in London for several years. Having moved home to Ireland, Patrick has amassed significant experience of teaching Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science and Biology. Patrick’s students consistently make excellent progress in order to achieve their goals. His exam focussed style allows students to maximise their potential.

View a Sample of this Applied Maths Easter Revision Course

Topics covered in this Leaving Cert Applied Maths Easter Revision Course:

• Newton’s Laws
• Collisions
• Differential Equations

Students will receive notes on the following Applied Maths topics:

Students need to attempt 6 questions from a total of 10 questions. Question 10 (Differential equations) is the only change made to the papers in a long time because of changes on the Maths syllabus. It is essential students do question 10 as it will help enormously with similar questions on the Maths paper. Students attending this course will cover the techniques for 4 questions from the paper (Questions 3, 4, 5 and 10). Students will receive detailed solutions to leaving cert questions from 2016-1996.

Meet your Applied Maths Teacher – Kieran Mills: Kieran Mills’ experience of correcting with the State Examination Commission gives him an in-depth knowledge of what is required by students. He is popular amongst students due to his mastery of the Project Maths Syllabus and is well-known for his ability to stimulate students’ interest in the subject. Kieran has 25 years’ experience teaching. He has co-written several books, including The Power of Maths series of Junior and Leaving Certificate Textbooks, trusted by thousands of students around the country. Kieran has also been an expert contributor on Maths for RTÉ Radio.

View a Sample of this Biology Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Biology Easter Revision Course:

• Food
• Ecology
• Photosynthesis
• Respiration
• Enzymes
• Osmosis
• The Cell
• Cell Diversity
• Cell Division
• Genetics,
• Genetic Engineering

As well as receiving notes on all topics of the course, students will receive a concise set of notes on all 23 experiments. This set of notes is worth up to 20% of the Biology exam.

Biology Notes received will also include:

Unit 1: Scientific Method, Food and Ecology.

Unit 2: Cell structure and Diversity, Cell Division, DNA and RNA, Genetic Crosses, Variation and Evolution, Genetic Engineering, Enzymes, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Osmosis and Diffusion.

Meet your Biology Teacher – David Lewis: David’s ability to relate to students has resulted in him becoming a popular teacher at The Academy. His teaching methods are unique and are tailored to the Biology Syllabus. As an examination corrector in Biology, David is adept at understanding the mistakes for which students frequently lose marks.

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Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Biology Easter Revision Course

• Microorganisms
• Plant Biology
• Human Biology

As well as receiving notes on all topics of the course, students will receive a concise set of notes on all 23 experiments. This set of notes is worth up to 20% of the Biology exam.

Biology Notes received will also include:

Monera, Fungi, Protista, Viruses, Human Defence, Human Digestion, Skeleton, Blood, Heart, Lymphatic System, Breathing System, Nervous System, Plant Responses, Endocrine System, The Senses, Plant Reproduction and Vegetative Propagation, Human Reproduction, Structure and Transport in a Flowering Plant, Homeostasis and Excretion.

Meet your Biology Teacher – David Lewis: David’s ability to relate to students has resulted in him becoming a popular teacher at The Academy. His teaching methods are unique and are tailored to the Biology Syllabus. As an examination corrector in Biology, David is adept at understanding the mistakes for which students frequently lose marks.

View a Sample of this Business Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Business Easter Revision Course:

• Unit 1
• Unit 2
• Units 3
• Unit 4

Students will receive notes on the following Business topics:

Students receive notes covering all seven units on the course. A.B.Q. notes will outline how it must be answered along with predictions on what questions students can expect to see on it in June. There will also be a handout covering the short questions on Section A that accounts for 20% of the paper.

Finally, students will receive a Time Management Plan, which tells them what topics they must focus on. This course will also show students the common mistakes that are made on exam day and they will be taught how to prevent this from happening.

Meet your Business Teacher – Rónán Murdock: Rónán Murdock is the Head of the Business Department at The Dublin Academy of Education. He is the author of the Leaving Certificate Business Revision textbook, and is a popular teacher amongst students due to his ability to help them relate to the subject. Rónán is known for instilling confidence in students due to his deep understanding of the syllabus and marking scheme.

Meet your Business Teacher – Carl Brien: Having worked for the State Examination Commission, Carl brings his reputation as an authority on the Business Syllabus to The Dublin Academy of Education. He is a popular teacher amongst students and is well-known for his ability to stimulate students’ interest in Business.

View a Sample of this Business Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Business Easter Revision Course:

• Unit 5
• Unit 6
• Units 7

Students will receive notes on the following Business topics:

Students receive notes covering all seven units on the course. A.B.Q. notes will outline how it must be answered along with predictions on what questions students can expect to see on it in June. There will also be a handout covering the short questions on Section A that accounts for 20% of the paper.

Finally, students will receive a Time Management Plan, which tells them what topics they must focus on. This course will also show students the common mistakes that are made on exam day and they will be taught how to prevent this from happening.

Meet your Business Teacher – Rónán Murdock: Rónán Murdock is the Head of the Business Department at The Dublin Academy of Education. He is the author of the Leaving Certificate Business Revision textbook, and is a popular teacher amongst students due to his ability to help them relate to the subject. Rónán is known for instilling confidence in students due to his deep understanding of the syllabus and marking scheme.

Meet your Business Teacher – Carl Brien: Having worked for the State Examination Commission, Carl brings his reputation as an authority on the Business Syllabus to The Dublin Academy of Education. He is a popular teacher amongst students and is well-known for his ability to stimulate students’ interest in Business.

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Chemistry Revision Course:

• Stoichiometry: moles, volume of gas
• Volumetric Analysis – concentration calculations and acid-base titrations
• Acids, bases and pH
• Chemical equilibrium
• Water

Meet your Chemistry Teacher – Dr. Nichola Walsh: Nichola Walsh has a first-class honours degree in chemistry and Ph.D. from U.C.D. and she completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Oxford.  She is an experienced teacher who has taught G.C.S.E, A-level, and Leaving Certificate chemistry and was an undergraduate chemistry tutor and lab demonstrator in U.C.D.  She is a passionate teacher who loves teaching science and this comes across in her classes.  Nichola is also an examiner for higher-level Leaving Cert Chemistry, which has given her an invaluable insight into grading the chemistry paper.  She regularly incorporates this knowledge into her classes to ensure students maximise their marks.

View a sample of Nichola Walsh teaching 6th Year Chemistry

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Chemistry Easter Revision Course:

• Fuels and heats of reaction
• Organic families
• Organic synthesis
• Reduction and oxidation
• Redox experiments and balancing redox equations

Meet your Chemistry Teacher – Dr. Nichola Walsh: Nichola Walsh has a first-class honours degree in chemistry and Ph.D. from U.C.D. and she completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Oxford.  She is an experienced teacher who has taught G.C.S.E, A-level, and Leaving Certificate chemistry and was an undergraduate chemistry tutor and lab demonstrator in U.C.D.  She is a passionate teacher who loves teaching science and this comes across in her classes.  Nichola is also an examiner for higher-level Leaving Cert Chemistry, which has given her an invaluable insight into grading the chemistry paper.  She regularly incorporates this knowledge into her classes to ensure students maximise their marks.

View a sample of Nichola Walsh teaching 6th Year Chemistry

View a Sample of this Economics Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Economics Easter Revision Course:

• Costs of Production.
• Short Run and Long Run Cost Curves.
• Viability of SMEs
• Market Structures
• Monopoly, Oligopoly, Imperfect and Perfect

Students will receive notes on the following Economics topics:

Students will receive notes that cover the entire course. The course will cover both micro and macro sections of the exam. The microeconomic part of the course will cover all the major topics along with the “trick” questions that frequently appear in the exam.

The macroeconomic part of the course focuses on the more likely questions students can expect to see in June. There will also be a handout covering the short questions on Section A that accounts for 25% of the paper.

Meet your Economics Teacher – Rónán Murdock: Rónán Murdock is the Head Economics teacher at The Dublin Academy of Education. In 2012, just 3% of students nationwide got an A1 in Leaving Certificate Economics; however, 32% of Rónán’s students achieved A1s. Rónán is the author of the Leaving Certificate Economics Revision textbook, and is a popular teacher amongst students due to his ability to help them relate to the subject. Rónán is known for instilling confidence in students due to his deep understanding of the syllabus and marking scheme.

Meet your Economics Teacher – Rob Quinlan: With a master’s degree in economics along with correcting the Leaving Cert at state level for the past 6 years, Rob instils passion, interest and competence in students to obtain results of which they are capable. A methodical approach in making the subject relevant to students by understanding the economic climate around them is merged with the tools to navigate through all possible questions as proficiently as possible in exams. Rob has also 5 years’ experience as an Irish oral examiner as well as teaching and tutoring in UCD and Irish summer courses.

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Economics Easter Revision Course:

• National Income
• Fiscal and Monetary Policy
• Employment
• Globalisation
• International Trade and Competitiveness

Meet your Economics Teacher – Rónán Murdock: Rónán Murdock is the Head Economics teacher at The Dublin Academy of Education. In 2012, just 3% of students nationwide got an A1 in Leaving Certificate Economics; however, 32% of Rónán’s students achieved A1s. Rónán is the author of the Leaving Certificate Economics Revision textbook, and is a popular teacher amongst students due to his ability to help them relate to the subject. Rónán is known for instilling confidence in students due to his deep understanding of the syllabus and marking scheme.

Meet your Teacher – Rob Quinlan: With a master’s degree in economics along with correcting the Leaving Cert at state level for the past 6 years, Rob instils passion, interest and competence in students to obtain results of which they are capable. A methodical approach in making the subject relevant to students by understanding the economic climate around them is merged with the tools to navigate through all possible questions as proficiently as possible in exams. Rob has also 5 years’ experience as an Irish oral examiner as well as teaching and tutoring in UCD and Irish summer courses.

View a Sample of this English Paper 1 Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert English Paper 1 Easter Revision Course:

• Paper 1 Overview
• Question A (12.5% of overall English grade)
• Question B (12.5% of overall English grade)
• Essay (25% of overall English grade)

Meet your English Teacher – Gavin Cowzer: Gavin Cowzer is regarded as a leading English teacher in this country. Having developed a passion for this subject, including obtaining a Master’s degree, Gavin’s teaching style is focused on covering the syllabus in a concise way, so that students have the tools to successfully manage the likely exam questions. His experience correcting exams gives his students an edge in a subject which is often assumed to be an art. However it is clear that there is a strict science behind doing well in the English exam and Gavin’s students will be guided by this little-known fact. He has also been an expert contributor on Leaving Cert English for RTÉ Radio. He has also been an expert contributor on Leaving Cert English for RTÉ Radio.

View a Sample of this English Paper 2 Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert English Paper 2 Easter Revision Course:

• Paper 2 Overview
• King Lear (15% of overall grade)
• Comparative (17.5% of overall grade)
• Introduction to Poetry & Unseen (5% of overall grade)
• Studied Poetry (12.5% of overall grade)

Meet your English Teacher – Gavin Cowzer: Gavin Cowzer is regarded as a leading English teacher in this country. Having developed a passion for this subject, including obtaining a Master’s degree, Gavin’s teaching style is focused on covering the syllabus in a concise way, so that students have the tools to successfully manage the likely exam questions. His experience correcting exams gives his students an edge in a subject which is often assumed to be an art. However, it is clear that there is a strict science behind doing well in the English exam and Gavin’s students will be guided by this little-known fact. He has also been an expert contributor on Leaving Cert English for RTÉ Radio.

Meet your Teacher – JP Sweetman: JP Sweetman has 15 years experience teaching English at the highest level. He also works as an Examiner for the State Exams Commission (SEC) specialising in Leaving Certificate English. His continued work with the SEC means he can provide the most relevant notes and guidance to students on current exam trends, exam management, tips and preparation. JP has written and published work with The Educational Company of Ireland. His passion for Leaving Cert English is evident through classes that are enjoyable and rewarding.

View a Sample of this French Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert French Easter Revision Course:

• Timeline of Verb Tenses
• Opinion Piece 1 – Le Sport
• Opinion Piece 2 – Le Pouvoir des Gens
• Question 2B
• Opinion Piece 3 – L’Universite et le Monde de Travail

Students will receive notes on the following French topics:

By the time you leave this course, you will possess a host of past and likely exam questions, including full solutions. There will be a heavy emphasis on your game plan for the exam and a focus on the Chief Examiner’s reports and marking schemes. Note: Students will also receive predictions for Leaving Certificate.

Meet your French Teacher – Katie Lenehan: Katie Lenehan holds a degree in French and Spanish, and a Professional Masters in Education. Her training as a teacher was based on the most up to date education models and methodologies and is designed to ensure all students are catered for and can reach their goals in the most efficient way possible. Her knowledge of languages and linguistics, as well as teaching in some of the most prestigious schools in Dublin, will ensure that students obtain the best possible grades in their exams.

Meet your French Teacher – Amy Weddell: Amy Weddell has an International Degree in French and German and has spent time living in both countries. This, coupled with the Professional Masters in Education providing training on up to date teaching methodologies, ensures that she holds the skills to successfully aid students at any level to access language curricula, at both an academic and cultural level. An integration of language-learning skills based on the acquisition of language, such as phonics, provides all students with a strong foundation ensuring that they achieve the best possible grade in their Leaving Cert French exams.

View a Sample of this Geography Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Geography Easter Revision Course:

• Exam Layout
• Regional Geography 
• Geoecology 

This course aims to maximise students grades in Leaving Certificate Higher Level Geography. The focus of this course will be to examine the topics which frequently appear or are highly probable.

During this course the main emphasis with be placed on Regional Geography and Geoecology. These sections combined make up almost 60% of the written paper. Students will receive comprehensive notes on these sections in addition to Physical Geography.

Finally, students will be educated on the exam breakdown, time management skills and most common mistakes in the Higher Level Geography examination.

Meet your Geography Teacher – Tracy Gannon: Tracy holds a Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Geography, a Professional Diploma in Education & Master of Education. Her passion for her subjects has been shown in her ambition to further educate herself whilst also being a full-time post-primary teacher & part-time lecturer in University College Dublin.

Tracy’s style of teaching instils confidence in her students by providing them with a well-defined understanding of the syllabus. Her teaching experience and work as a state examiner have afforded her the opportunity to have a key insight into preparing her students to achieve top marks in their final exams.

View a Sample of this German Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert German Easter Revision Course:

• Reading Comprehension: Part 1
• Listening Comprehension
• Applied Grammar
• Written Comment
• Written Production

Students will receive notes on the following German topics:

The German exam is notorious for students running out of time. This course will provide students with a strategy on how they can effectively answer certain sections, such as the heavily weighted reading comprehension section, in a time efficient manner. This will allow students more time, which they can apply to the written letter/essay section, where marks can be easily picked up.

Meet your German Teacher – Genevieve Farrell: Genevieve Farrell is the head German teacher at the Dublin Academy of Education. She has 14 years experience teaching German and is the author of “Complete German Grammar” text book. Her unique style of teaching instils confidence in students, by providing them with the skills and techniques required to master the German syllabus.

View a Sample of this History of Ireland Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this History of Ireland Easter Revision Course:

• Partition 1912-1920
• Sinn Fein 1912 – 1923 
• Free State Building and Consolidation of Democracy 1922 – 1949 
• Anglo Irish Relations 1922 – 1949 
• Free State Economy 
• The Belfast Blitz
• Northern Ireland: The Welfare State,
• Northern Ireland Economy 1945 – 1993
• Northern Ireland: Civil Rights – The Troubles 1963 – 1969
• Sunningdale/ Power Sharing Executive 1973-1974,
• Sample Answers

Students will receive notes on the following History topics:

The History course prioritises essential key content and the most important personalities from course topics. The course topics reviewed during Easter will help the student become more prepared for the State Exams in June. Exam strategy that promotes time-management and awareness of the marking scheme will be addressed. Also, good essay writing technique will be explained with sample essays to demonstrate how higher grades can be achieved. A concise set of notes will be provided for each course and a glossary of key terms will supplement each Case Study.

Topics Covered:

(i) Sovereignty and Partition, 1912-1949

(ii) Politics and Society in Northern Ireland, 1949-1993

Meet your History Teacher – John Kilroy: John has 25 years experience of teaching and management in secondary schools. He has been assistant examiner for the Leaving Certificate in both History and Classical studies, which gives him an in-depth knowledge of what is required by students. He is also the publisher author of the Leaving Cert exam strategy articles in education supplements in the national express. 

Topics Covered in this History of Europe Easter Revision Course:

• Vietnam DBQ Question
• The Moon Landings DBQ Question
• Montgomery Bus Boycott DBQ Question
• Exam Questions
• Nazi Foreign Policy
• Characteristics of the Nazi Regime
• Stalin’s Five Year Plans
• Church State Relations in Germany and Italy
• The Jarrow March

Students will receive notes on the following History topics:

The History course prioritises essential key content and the most important personalities from course topics. The course topics reviewed during Easter will help the student become more prepared for the State Exams in June. Exam strategy that promotes time-management and awareness of the marking scheme will be addressed. Also, good essay writing technique will be explained with sample essays to demonstrate how higher grades can be achieved. A concise set of notes will be provided for each course and a glossary of key terms will supplement each Case Study.

Topics Covered:

(i) Dictatorship and Democracy, 1920-1945

(ii) The United States and the World, 1945-1989

Meet your History Teacher – John Kilroy: John has 25 years experience of teaching and management in secondary schools. He has been assistant examiner for the Leaving Certificate in both History and Classical studies, which gives him an in-depth knowledge of what is required by students. He is also the publisher author of the Leaving Cert exam strategy articles in education supplements in the national express. 

View a Sample of this Home Economics Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Home Economics Easter Revision Course:

• Q1 Section B Protein
• Q1 Section B Carbohydrates
• Q1 Section B Lipids
• Section C Elective Social Studies
• Section C Elective Social Studies

The crucial topics will be covered focusing on Lipids, Cereals and Vitamins. Emphasis will be placed on learning how to master Section A (short questions), along with compulsory Q1. Time will be given to current topics expected to appear on the paper in June. Exam structure, model answering techniques, layout and timing of the paper will be fundamental to the course, and improving exam grades.

Meet your Home Economics Teacher – Anna McAllister: Anna McAllister is a dedicated and passionate teacher with over 30 years experience at both 2nd & 3rd level. With her vast experience she brings a organised and structured approach to teaching, ensuring the very best Leaving Certificate preparation for her students. Extensive experience correcting the Leaving Certificate provides her students with a technical and accurate approach to their preparation for answering Leaving Certificate questions.

View a Sample of this Irish Easter Revision Course:

Breakdown of Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Irish Easter Revision Course:

• Gramadach na Gaeilge
• Aiste 1: 2020
• Aiste 2: Saol an déagóra
• Aiste 3: An Córas Oideachais
• Aiste 4: An Coróinvíreas

• Léamhthuiscint
• Prós : Ter na nÓg / Cáca Milis / Dís
• Filíocht : Géibheann / Colscaradh / An Spailpín Fánach
• An Triail

Students will receive notes on the following Irish topics:

This course will cover all aspects of paper 1 & 2. Students will receive notes on the composition, focusing on likely essay titles that could appear in Paper 1. Exam-focused notes on all parts of Paper 2 will be provided, covering the most likely questions, which could appear in June. Finally, students will be given a plan for both papers in the exam. It will focus on simple shortcuts to get a higher grade and also how to avoid the common mistakes that are made on exam day.

Meet your Irish Teacher – Séadhan de Poire: Séadhan is specialised in providing his Irish students with a clear, fundamental understanding of the language and its marking scheme. His style of teaching is focused on covering the curriculum in a concise way, so all his students have the tools to successfully manage the likely exam questions. He is a popular teacher due to his ability to stimulate students’ interest in the subject. Séadhan has worked with the state examinations commission correcting exam papers and last year was an Oral Examiner for the leaving certificate. He has also taught in the Gaeltacht in Coláiste Ciarán and Coláise Ó Direáin.

Meet your Irish Teacher – Rob Quinlan: With a master’s degree in economics along with correcting the Leaving Cert at state level for the past 6 years, Rob instils passion, interest and competence in students to obtain results of which they are capable. A methodical approach in making the subject relevant to students by understanding the economic climate around them is merged with the tools to navigate through all possible questions as proficiently as possible in exams. Rob has also 5 years’ experience as an Irish oral examiner as well as teaching and tutoring in UCD and Irish summer courses.

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Maths Paper 1 Easter Revision Course:

• Exponential Functions
• Algebra
• Complex Numbers
• Financial Maths
• Sequences & Series
• Differential Calculus
• Integration
• Proofs & Constructions

Meet your Maths Teacher – Robert Browne: Robert Browne has a unique ability to stimulate students’ interest and is renowned for giving students confidence they thought wasn’t there. He is a vastly experienced teacher, having taught at education workshops in Trinity College, Dublin. His experience of correcting with the State Examination Commission gives him an in-depth knowledge of what is required by students. He has appeared in the media leading discussions on Maths, syllabus content, teaching methods and exams. Robert teaches in a systematic and clear way that relates to students.

Meet your Maths Teacher – David Lewis: David’s ability to relate to students has resulted in him becoming a popular teacher at The Academy. David Lewis has more than 7 years experience teaching at the highest level. He is fascinated with innovating new ways of creating effective, personalised exam strategies that are extraordinarily useful and proven to achieve results. David is a member of the Irish Mathematics Teachers’ Association. He specialises in providing students with a clear, fundamental understanding of the syllabus. As an examination corrector in Biology and Leaving Cert Maths, David is adept at understanding the mistakes for which students frequently lose marks. David has also authored a Junior Certificate Science textbook in 2020 “Less Stress more success”.

Meet your Maths Teacher – Sarah Mulligan: Sarah Mulligan holds an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and a Professional Diploma in Education. Sarah specialises in setting high targets for students to achieve their academic potential. She prides herself on building a rapport with students using innovative methods tailored to students needs and capabilities. In 2017 the Irish Mathematics Teachers Association presented Sarah with an award in recognition of her achievements when one of her students placed first in the Higher Level Maths Leaving Certificate Examination.

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Maths Paper 2  EasterRevision Course:

• Statistics
• Probability
• Trigonometry & Enlargements
• The Line & Centres of a Circle
• The Circle
• Proofs & Constructions

Meet your Maths Teacher – Robert Browne: Robert Browne has a unique ability to stimulate students’ interest and is renowned for giving students confidence they thought wasn’t there. He is a vastly experienced teacher, having taught at education workshops in Trinity College, Dublin. His experience of correcting with the State Examination Commission gives him an in-depth knowledge of what is required by students. He has appeared in the media leading discussions on Maths, syllabus content, teaching methods and exams. Robert teaches in a systematic and clear way that relates to students.

Meet your Maths Teacher – David Lewis: David’s ability to relate to students has resulted in him becoming a popular teacher at The Academy. David Lewis has more than 7 years experience teaching at the highest level. He is fascinated with innovating new ways of creating effective, personalised exam strategies that are extraordinarily useful and proven to achieve results. David is a member of the Irish Mathematics Teachers’ Association. He specialises in providing students with a clear, fundamental understanding of the syllabus. As an examination corrector in Biology and Leaving Cert Maths, David is adept at understanding the mistakes for which students frequently lose marks. David has also authored a Junior Certificate Science textbook in 2020 “Less Stress more success”.

Meet your Maths Teacher – Sarah Mulligan: Sarah Mulligan holds an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and a Professional Diploma in Education. Sarah specialises in setting high targets for students to achieve their academic potential. She prides herself on building a rapport with students using innovative methods tailored to students needs and capabilities. In 2017 the Irish Mathematics Teachers Association presented Sarah with an award in recognition of her achievements when one of her students placed first in the Higher Level Maths Leaving Certificate Examination.

View a Sample of this Maths Ordinary Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Maths Ordinary Easter Revision Course:

• Geometry: The Line and Circle
• Trigonometry
• Sequence and Series 
• Functions & Graphs

Students will receive comprehensive notes on these sections in addition to Complex Numbers, Algebra, Probability and Statistics.

Meet your Maths Teacher – Tracy Gannon: Tracy Gannon holds an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Geography, a Professional Diploma in Education & Master of Education. Her passion for her subjects has been shown in her ambition to further educate herself whilst also being a full-time post-primary teacher & part-time lecturer in University College Dublin.

Tracy’s style of teaching instils confidence in her students by providing them with a well-defined understanding of the syllabus. Her teaching experience and work as a Leaving Cert Geography state examiner have afforded her the opportunity to have a key insight into preparing her students to achieve top marks in their final exams.

Meet your Maths Teacher – Carl Brien : Having worked for the State Examination Commission, Carl brings his reputation as an authority on the Maths Syllabus to The Academy. As a member of the Irish Mathematics Teachers’ Association, he is a popular teacher amongst students due to his mastery of the Project Maths Syllabus, and is well-known for his ability to stimulate students’ interest in Maths.

View a Sample of this Music Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Music Easter Revision Course:

• The Beatles
• Berlioz
• Harmony
• Raymond Deane
• Mozart
• Melody Writing
• Irish Music
• Aural Skills

The Easter Revision Course will focus on the 6 questions on the listening paper:

• The Beatles
• Berlioz
• Mozart
• Deane
• Irish Music
• General Aural Skills

We will also cover the 2 questions on the composition paper:

• Harmony
• Melody

Meet your Music Teacher – Lorraine Lee: With over 12 years post-primary teaching experience, Lorraine brings a passion for music education to her role here at Dublin Academy of Education. With a Master’s Degree in Music Performance, experience in preparing students for exams in the Royal Irish Academy of Music along with being a practical examiner for the State Exams Commission, Lorraine is well equipped in preparing students for the exam.

View a Sample of this Physics Easter Revision Course:

Students will receive notes on the following Physics topics:

All attendees of this course will take away a complete and compact 100-page set of notes covering the entire course and every experiment write-up at a glance. The course will follow a proven point-grabbing path through topic selection. This course has an emphasis on streamlining study, exam-readiness and hitting the marking scheme.

• Electricity 
• Mechanics
• Light & Sound

Meet your Physics Teacher – Kieran Mills: Kieran Mills has 25 years’ experience teaching Physics. He has co-written several books including Leaving Certificate Sample Papers. Kieran has been an expert contributor on Physics on RTÉ Radio.

The course will cover the four main stands of the Leaving Certificate Politics and Society Course:  Strand One: Power and Decision Making; Strand Two: Active Citizenship; Stand Three: Human Rights; Strand Four: Globalisation and Localisation in five sessions:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Politics Easter Revision Course:

• Intro: 2020 Paper and changes for 2021
• Power and Decision Making in the School
• Political Systems
• Political Ideology
• Political Thinkers
• Ireland 
• Northern Ireland 
• The European Union
• Influencers
• The Media
• Human Rights
• Globalisation and Localisation

Meet your Politics Teacher – John Kilroy: John has 25 years experience of teaching and management in secondary schools. He has been assistant examiner for the Leaving Certificate in both History and Classical studies, which gives him an in-depth knowledge of what is required by students. He is also the publisher author of the Leaving Cert exam strategy articles in education supplements in the national express. 

View a Sample of this Religious Education Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Religion Easter Revision Course:

• The search for meaning and value in contemporary society
• Myths
• Plato
• Aristotle
• Contemporary Culture,
• Christianity: Origins and Contemporary Expression
• World Religions
• Gender in Religion

Students will receive notes on the following Religious Education topics:

• Search for meaning and value
• Christianity Origins and Contemporary Expression
• World Religions
• Religion and Gender
• Exam technique and coursework

Meet your Religion Teacher – John Kilroy: John has 25 years experience of teaching and management in secondary schools. He has been assistant examiner for the Leaving Certificate in both History and Classical studies, which gives him an in-depth knowledge of what is required by students. He is also the publisher author of the Leaving Cert exam strategy articles in education supplements in the national express. 

View a Sample of this Spanish Easter Revision Course:

Topics Covered in this Leaving Cert Spanish Easter Revision Course:

• Timeline of Verb Tenses
• Opinion Piece 1 – El Medio Ambiente
• Opinion Piece 2 – Los Problemas Sociales
• The Dialogue Construction
• Opinion Piece 3 – La Universidad y el Mundo Laboral

Students will receive notes on the following Spanish topics:

This course focuses on manipulating the exam to your advantage. Firstly, this course focuses on building an awareness of what the examiner wants and then on providing the confidence to be able to supply it. You will learn what your examiner is looking for and be given notes on all topics. The course will cover the following topics:

• Grammar
• Reading Comprehension
• Opinion piece
• Aural Comprehension
• Time management tips for the exam

Meet your Spanish Teacher – Katie Lenehan: Katie Lenehan holds a degree in French and Spanish, and a Professional Masters in Education. Her training as a teacher was based on the most up to date education models and methodologies and is designed to ensure all students are catered for and can reach their goals in the most efficient way possible. Her knowledge of languages and linguistics, as well as teaching in some of the most prestigious schools in Dublin, will ensure that students obtain the best possible grades in their exams.