Su O’Donohoe

Su O'Donohoe

Senior Lecturer

Secondary and Post Compulsory Education

Contact Details

email: s.odonohoe@worc.ac.uk

Having joined the University in September 2023, Su is the Senior Lecturer leading the PGCE Secondary Mathematics course. Su works as the subject lead and personal academic tutor as part of Secondary ITT.

Su has experience of teaching in a wide variety of educational institutions across the world for many years.  Su has been a Head of Mathematics, Senior Teacher, Assistant Headteacher, leading on teaching and learning, accountability and CPD.  Her passion for teaching, and commitment to the fact that we are all mathematicians has enabled her to support students, staff and schools to improve the outcomes and profiles of mathematics. Su is determined to continue raising the profile and enjoyment of mathematics and this drives her to ensure that the next generation of teachers share this vision widely.

Qualifications

  • Master of Science: Educational Leadership and Management
  • Post Graduate Certificate in School Improvement
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS
  • Batchelor of Science: Mathematics and Psychology 

Teaching & Research

Teaching Interests

  • Cognitive development
  • Building confidence with mathematical constructs
  • Handling abstract concepts
  • The relationship between interpersonal relationships and success

Research Interests

  • Making maths relevant to students in school.

Professional Bodies

Association of Teacher of Mathematics