Meet the Founder

My name is Emma Ronan, and I am a secondary school Biology, Chemistry and Science teacher based in Ireland. I graduated from Maynooth University, where I completed a B.Sc. Science with Education followed by a Professional Master of Education (PME).

Alongside teaching, I am an educational author and the creator of a wide range of curriculum-specific revision resources.

I have authored 6 published textbooks, including teacher resource books, and I am the creator of Ireland’s first-ever physical Leaving Cert & Junior Cycle Science flashcards, designed to make revision more engaging, accessible and effective for students.

I have been featured in The Irish Independent, The Irish Times, and on national and local radio, where I have shared insights on science education, study strategies and supporting students to achieve their potential. I have also been featured by TikTok through its Spotlight articles and STEM feed, and was invited as a STEM creator at TikTok's Stripe YSTE event.

Throughout my teaching career, I have recognised the need for high-quality, affordable and easy-to-use revision resources for Senior Cycle Chemistry. Many existing resources can be overwhelming, time-consuming to navigate or are not fully aligned with the Irish curriculum. I created LeavingCertChemistry.ie, LeavingCertBiology.ie and JuniorCycleScience.ie to provide students, parents and teachers with resources that are clear, visually engaging and designed to support real understanding, not just memorisation.

LeavingCertChemistry.ie is dedicated to supporting students studying Senior Cycle Chemistry in Ireland. Every resource is written specifically for the Irish specification and is designed to build confidence through structured, student-friendly learning.

The website includes:

Curriculum-specific Textbook
Ireland’s first physical flashcards
Topic-by-topic revision resources
Past exam questions and revision supports
Free podcasts and videos
Study tips, memory techniques and exam advice

My goal is simple: to make high-quality science revision accessible to every student and to help them develop the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.

Find me on socials: @leavingcertchemistry.ie, @leavingcertbiology.ie and @juniorcyclescience.ie