Completing administrative duties relating to the National Childcare Scheme for after schools and summer camps.Keeping up to date with legislation surrounding NCS Appeals and complaints. Receiving and attending training on the Hive & Tusla portal.

Communicating Science specific lessons with aspects of the STEM and hands-on learning.Organising and facilitating after schools and science camps throughout the year. Being a part of a team of instructors that aim to follow the company ethos by creating a love of science and learning through nourishing children's natural curiosity, creativity & imagination.

I returned to Gateway Montessori school when I came back from my travels in Canada. Managing an ECCE government scheme room with another colleague for a group of 16 children.Building strong relationships with children and their families to ensure children’s wellbeing.Strengthening partnership with parents through communication and family involvement in themes.Documenting and supporting children's learning through learning jounrals, observations, children's… Show more I returned to Gateway Montessori school when I came back from my travels in Canada. Managing an ECCE government scheme room with another colleague for a group of 16 children.Building strong relationships with children and their families to ensure children’s wellbeing.Strengthening partnership with parents through communication and family involvement in themes.Documenting and supporting children's learning through learning jounrals, observations, children's emerging interests and children's art portfolios.Providing engaging learning experiences where children’s natural awe and wonder is nurtured.Following a Montessori approach, with aspects of the Aistear curriculum and principles of Síolta. Providing a fun and safe environment during covid19 times and doing remote learning via videos and keeping children connected with school during school closures due to the pandemic.Played an active role in this year’s core funding project; presenting in staff meetings on various ideas and activities relating to the project. Show less

The Customer Service Desk provides information and services for customers who shop in Dundrum Town Centre.Contributing towards a customer focused team in a very busy environment.Helping customers purchase gift cards, answers phone calls and responding to customer queries and questions in person and via email.Client relationship managing with tenants in the Town Centre. Being a point of contact for tenants to contact management. Administrative duties including;… Show more The Customer Service Desk provides information and services for customers who shop in Dundrum Town Centre.Contributing towards a customer focused team in a very busy environment.Helping customers purchase gift cards, answers phone calls and responding to customer queries and questions in person and via email.Client relationship managing with tenants in the Town Centre. Being a point of contact for tenants to contact management. Administrative duties including; documenting and updating various excel sheets, the desk's dairy and our online platforms. Transferring calls to management and taking messages.Hands on role in lost and found items; documenting lost and found items in our notlost system, organisning and storing lost items so they are easy to retrieve, taking in customers enquiries on lost item, responding to various incidents of lost items appropriately and calling security when needed. Taking in customer complaints and dealing with complaints appropriately. Recording and flagging any urgent matters to management. Show less

I worked as a nanny during my time in Vancouver. Planning adventurous days out and working around the whole family schedule. Encouraging children's own interests in activities we do throughout the day.Cooking and preparing meals, getting shopping when low on various foods.Supporting easy transitioning periods throughout the day from outdoor play to lunch time to nap time.Adapting to children’s family circumstances and needs on a day-to-day basis and… Show more I worked as a nanny during my time in Vancouver. Planning adventurous days out and working around the whole family schedule. Encouraging children's own interests in activities we do throughout the day.Cooking and preparing meals, getting shopping when low on various foods.Supporting easy transitioning periods throughout the day from outdoor play to lunch time to nap time.Adapting to children’s family circumstances and needs on a day-to-day basis and supporting children during transitioning periods when there was a change in routine. Show less

Being a part of a parent-run preschool and contributing towards a team, aiding the successful running of the school.Month by Month interest-based and seasonal curriculum planning with supervising teacher for our 3-4 year old class.Creating a preschool programme based on the Reggio Emilia approach through circle time, free play and outdoor play.Encouraging strong meaningful interactions between teachers, children and parents who are in the room doing their duty day.… Show more Being a part of a parent-run preschool and contributing towards a team, aiding the successful running of the school.Month by Month interest-based and seasonal curriculum planning with supervising teacher for our 3-4 year old class.Creating a preschool programme based on the Reggio Emilia approach through circle time, free play and outdoor play.Encouraging strong meaningful interactions between teachers, children and parents who are in the room doing their duty day. Attended and participated in preschool outings, events and meetings. Voted in as a member of the school board, sharing inputs as class teacher.Organised and led the non-ratio toddler class where toddlers and their parents could explore a school environment with age-appropriate toys and experiences. This included; planning and leading a short circle time with nursery rhymes, dancing, puppets and seasonal themed fun.Designated extra hours as librarian and Instagram account moderator where I documented and posted about children's learning, field trips and events that took place in the preschool. This included the creation of an end of year slideshow for children and their families. Show less

I worked as a Sales Assistant at Monsoon, Dundrum Town Centre. I got job satisfaction by providing customers with the upmost best service. Greeting customers on arrival to Monsoon & providing a positive shopping experience.Interacting with customers in order to find out their needs & to assist them with their purchasing.Providing first-class customer service to all customers.General upkeep of the shop floor.Handling customer complaints & resolving… Show more I worked as a Sales Assistant at Monsoon, Dundrum Town Centre. I got job satisfaction by providing customers with the upmost best service. Greeting customers on arrival to Monsoon & providing a positive shopping experience.Interacting with customers in order to find out their needs & to assist them with their purchasing.Providing first-class customer service to all customers.General upkeep of the shop floor.Handling customer complaints & resolving customer issues as and when they arise.Till management, including taking payment & handling customer returns.Representing the Monsoon Accessorize brand in a professional manner.Stock management & control. Successfully participated in store stock take every year.Received reward prizes for customer service and reaching store targets. Helped train in new employees. Created two posters of guidelines for those starting work in Monsoon Accessorize using the IT skills I developed in college. This poster was recognised by the regional manager and was used across the stores in Ireland. Show less

My third year placement was in a family support service run by Barnardos. I work with both the preschool and early years children in the setting. This placement is both new and challenging which improved my own professional learning and development. Gaining knowledge on the dynamics of working in a team which involves other professions, including the speech and language therapist, project workers, key workers and the manager.Understanding the correct approach of carrying out… Show more My third year placement was in a family support service run by Barnardos. I work with both the preschool and early years children in the setting. This placement is both new and challenging which improved my own professional learning and development. Gaining knowledge on the dynamics of working in a team which involves other professions, including the speech and language therapist, project workers, key workers and the manager.Understanding the correct approach of carrying out child protection procedures and the importance of family and the family-service relationship.Personal reflection on my own professional practice. Show less

As part of my degree, I worked as a Student Creche Assistant in Fatima Children's Day Care Centre during my 2nd year in college. Working specifically with toddlers, adapting learning experiences to a this age group and considering developmental appropriateness of materials and activates. Being a part of a rota of general/daily care routine activities including that of nappy changing, hand washing and putting on coats.Observing, planning & reviewing activities to be… Show more As part of my degree, I worked as a Student Creche Assistant in Fatima Children's Day Care Centre during my 2nd year in college. Working specifically with toddlers, adapting learning experiences to a this age group and considering developmental appropriateness of materials and activates. Being a part of a rota of general/daily care routine activities including that of nappy changing, hand washing and putting on coats.Observing, planning & reviewing activities to be performed with the children.Managing routine events & facilitating smooth transitions for the children between different periods of the creche routine. Show less

I undertook my first year college placement in a crèche that provided care for children of all age groups. After placement, I worked part-time during the summer months to cover staff breaks and holidays.Supervision of playtime.Organisation of activities for the children & accompanying them on outings.Building personal relationships with the children, parents & colleagues in the crèche to facilitate the children's learning & development.