Information About Aisling - Dublin tutor -

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Personal Description:

I am a currently a researcher and policy analyst for a government department in Ireland.

I have a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in addiction treatment services.

I have an undergraduate degree (bachelors of science) in Occupational Therapy from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.

I have a masters degree (masters of science) in Social Research Methods from Trinity College Dublin.

I also have 6 years professional experience in working in homeless and addiction services in the front line and in a research capacity.

I am also a senior lecturer for a third level institution delivering modules in dissertation preperation, research methods and advanced research methods. I also provide disseration supervision at MSc level.

I have an interest and expertise in drug addiction, mental health, social policy (specifically regulation in health and social care) and qualitative research. I offer tutition in the social sciences, research skills, thesis planning and writing, essay writing and literature reviews. I am happy to help students who may need help with general study skills, essay writing, and proof reading.

Publications:

• O'Connor, A. M… Cousins, G… Durand L… Barry, J. & Boland, F. 2020. Retention of patients in opioid substitution treatment: A systematic review. PloS one, 15, e0232086.
• O’ Connor, A.M (joint first co-author)… McMahon, M… Dunbar, P… Behan, L. Grogan, C… O’ Connor, L… Mortality in residential care facilities for people with disability: a descriptive cross-sectional analysis of statutory notifications in Ireland. BMJ Open

Tutoring Experience:

I have five years experience in one on one tuition to undergraduate and masters students in social sciences and social care, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, counselling, early childhood education also media studies. I have helped students complete their thesis in both very short and long term time frames.

I also have experience in delivering lectures to up to 25 students in a third level setting, and supervision of masters (MSc) dissertation students.

Expertise in:

Qualitative Research: basic qualitative research, reflective thematic analysis, grounded theory, content analysis and phenomenology (including interpretative phenomenological analysis).

Literature Reviews: systematic reviews, rapid evidence assessments, scoping reviews, narrative analysis.

Topics: social and public policy, mental health, health and social care, addiction, nursing, occupational therapy, general counselling, social work, social care

Other areas: one to one thesis/dissertation supervision, proof-reading

Approach to Grinds:

I like to offer a collaborative approach to learning and I feel this helps in the long run. After every session I agree with my student what needs to be covered for next week and what we will do in the next session. This allows for accountability on both parts. I'm also contactable between sessions for quick questions to keep the line of communication open.