• Daily management of the school including opening and closing of the school, staff and classroom management, and liaising with parents.• Designed and implemented education and behavioural goals for each child, primarily using the VB-MAPP assessment.• Monitored individual education plans (IEPs) for each child on a regular basis and liaised with the behaviour support team when necessary.• Trained staff and provided regular staff assessment reviews.• Completed regular progress reports for each student and held meetings with parents to discuss their child's progress and future goals.• Liaised with and facilitated visits from professionals from other disciplines including SLTs and OTs, to maximise outcomes for students.• Fulfilled tutor duties during school hours as outlined below, in addition to teacher duties.

• Prepared activities that support and promote the child’s physical, intellectual, language, social and emotional development, including a strong emphasis on play, and the application of principles and themes outlined by Aistear and Síolta.• Utilised Applied Behaviour Analysis principles to promote behaviours which support learning, academic goals, communication, and overall well-being.• Implemented the children’s individual education plans (IEP’s) on a 1:1 basis.• Completed observation records and accurate data collection from children’s IEP’s.• Liaised with the class teacher and behaviour team about the children’s progress and adjustments that may need to be made to support their learning and development.• Followed behaviour support plans as set out by the behaviour team to ensure the safety and well-being of each child.• Adhered to policies, standards and TUSLA regulations to ensure the safeguarding of children in the service.• Reflected on and applying my knowledge of psychological theories to maximise developmental outcomes for the children.

• Facilitated therapeutic teen groups with people who expressed an interest in improving their social skills, including those with autism, ADHD, social anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional difficulties.• Assisted with clinical supports, role plays and weekly check-ins with participants and their families.• Collected pre- and post-intervention data (Social Responsiveness Scale)• Responsible for marketing to boost recruitment, and creating graphic content for social media.

• Point of contact for any concerns of the running of the committee or personal concerns that might have hindered the individual’s working role or responsibilities.• Ensured the welfare of each committee member through an open and caring demeanor, check-up emails and satisfaction surveys.• Presented survey results and proposed practical solutions to issues raised by group members.• Answered queries regarding student and graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

• Collaborated with the Student Affairs Group and the Psychological Society of Ireland to co-ordinate and implement interesting academic and social events for psychology students throughout Ireland (e.g. panels of speakers from different psychology fields and interactive workshops).• Developed organisational, administration and problem-solving skills through event-planning, recruiting speakers, creating graphic content to advertise planned events via social media, and hosting the events (via Zoom).• Successfully boosted engagement and followers on the Student Affairs Group Instagram account.• Effective promotion of events demonstrated in over 150 attendees at our most recent online event.

• Engaged in over 50 unique conversations to de-escalate texters who were in a heated moment of crisis, bringing them to a cool calm.• Responsible for building rapport with texters through good contact techniques, conducting risk-assessments and safety-planning where necessary, identifying the texter’s goal, and collaboratively problem-solving through the exploration of available coping skills and support systems in a non-directive, non-judgemental manner.• Training covered frequently emerging topics such as depression, suicide, self-harm, substance use, abuse (including child safeguarding procedures and mandatory reporting), loneliness, cultural awareness, bullying, deaf culture, and LGBTQ+ issues.

• Responsible for opening and closing the café in addition to daily cash tallying and audit reconciliation.• Working as part of an enthusiastic team within a fast-paced environment, serving up to 200 customers daily.• Adapting to new operations in light of government restrictions, including the strategic management of online orders, phone orders and in-shop orders as the sole member of staff on duty.• Collaborating with floor staff and chefs to ensure a seamless service.• Curating top-quality barista coffee.

• Running a fast-paced service and proactively ensuring that there is good communication between the bar staff, kitchen staff, and servers.• Responsible for serving both small and large (10+) bookings.• Delegating tasks appropriately among staff members to ensure efficient team work.• Successfully resolved any customer complaints in a timely manner.• Providing excellent customer service at all times and maintaining a professional etiquette at various events including weddings and corporate events.• Promoting offers and upselling to maximise sales as well as operating tills.• Adhering to basic HACCP standards.• Responsible for training new staff.• Received excellent reviews online from customers.

In addition to the responsibilities of my most recent work experience at the Harbourmaster Bar and Restaurant:• Responsible for the delegation of tasks to other staff members and the training of new staff. • As Head Waitress, I assisted and overlooked the team to ensure an efficient service was provided at all times. • Developed and enforced schedules and checklists for the cleaning and maintenance of the bar and restaurant.• Developed rapport with residents and provided extra assistance when required, e.g. helping with luggage.