Lecturer

• Aug 2023 - Present

Research Manager

• Sep 2021 - Jul 2023

Research manager of a UCD WELLCOME Trust and SFI-funded project investigating parental perceptions of benefits of and barriers to physical activity in children with Spina Bifida.

Occasional Lecturer

• Sep 2018 - Jul 2023

Occasional lecturer on an M.Sc. in Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) programme. Lecturers focus on the body of research underpinning MBIs, evidence-based practice, and skills to inform critical engagement with research.

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Tutor

• May 2017 - Sep 2021

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) tutor in a service for preschool-aged children presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD.NOS), intellectual disabilities, and communicative difficulties. The service works with an emphasis on verbal behaviour and aims to provide a safe and stimulating environment and to promote adaptive behaviour, independence, and greater quality of life. Responsibilities: Implementing each child's individualized education plan (IEP) incorporating mand training, tact training, motor imitation skills, and matching skills Where appropriate, implementing behaviour support plans Maintaining meticulous data on programming and "three-term contingency" data on significant behaviour Sourcing and maintaining teaching materials Show less

Assistant Psychologist

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2018

Responsible for inducting new clients into the service; clinical interviewing; administering, scoring, and reporting of pre and post treatment assessments of clients; psychometric and personality assessment of clients; contributing to clinical team meetings; preparation and presentation of psycho-educational interventions; individual work with clients to support treatment and recovery.

Research Assistant

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

Role entailed evaluating the efficacy of the Rutland Centre as an integrative approach to addiction treatment while also supporting the service in establishing structures and a culture that will facilitate future service evalaution.

Assistant Psychologist

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

Assistant Psychologist in a busy primary care psychology service for children and young people with mild to moderate difficulties. Responsibilities include: delivery of prescribed interventions with individuals & groups (e.g. Parents Plus, Timid to Tiger, Stress Control); assessment of individuals & groups: observation, psychometric testing (WISC-V, WPPSI, Conners, SRS-2, SCARED), semi-structured interview (VABS-II) & report writing; supportive work with carers, family members & healthcare professionals; promoting the role of psychological services; maintenance of equipment necessary for the delivery of psychological services (training equipment, informational resources etc.); researching and creating resources. Achievements/Notable Projects: Drafted policies and procedures on record keeping to be used by all members of the Dublin North West psychology department. Supported roll-out of advice clinics in Navan Road PCCC department. Proposed and trialled protocols to support clients while on waiting lists. Show less