Experience

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board

• Ireland
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Tutor

  • Jan 2018 - Present



St Josephs Foundation, Charleville, Co Cork

• Based in Liskennett, Granagh, Co. Limerick

• Assistant Co-ordinator: Intellectual Disability Practice & Healthcare Support QQI Level 5

  • Nov 2015 - Nov 2018

  St. Josephs Foundation in partnership with Limerick/Clare Education & Training Board (LCETB) Teaching QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice & Healthcare Support Delivering the following modules: Challenging Behaviour Empowering the Individual Intellectual Disability Studies Person Centred Focus to Disability Care Skills Care Support Safety & Health at Work Care of the Older Person Implementing Limerick & Clare T.Q.A.S. Training Quality Assessment System. Facilitating, preparing for monitoring visits by Limerick & Clare ETB Liaising with Limerick & Clare ETB monitoring personnel. Ensuring that all programmes are delivered in accordance with Limerick & Clare ETB T.Q.A.S. guidelines. Organising, completing ILP – Individual Learning Plans and Progression Plans for all learners on the programme in a timely fashion. Show less



Our Place Schools

• Head of Education

  • Apr 2012 - Jul 2015

  Head Teacher at a school for young people with severe learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviours. Main duties: Leading a group of teachers and TA's Curriculum Development and implementation AQA Co-ordinator Assessment and progress monitoring Implementation of Individual Education PlansAttending review meetings School budget management Preparation of learning environment Liaising with outside agencies- Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Ofsted, Department of EducationReporting to Board of Governors Show less

• Support Worker for children with severe learning disabilities

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

  I am currently responsible for supporting teenagers and young adults with severe learning disabilities (including ASD) and associated behaviours. My day to day duties include helping the young people to meet their educational goals, creating opportunities for the young people to engage in social activities and generally supporting holistic development in a sensitive and professional manner.



Moseley Montessori Nursery

• Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Montessori Directress

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  I was responsible for teaching all areas of the Montessori curriculum to the pre-school and toddler children in conjunction with the EYFS. My main duties included preparing the learning environment, preparing suitable lessons, liasing with parents and supporting the developmental needs of the children. I was responsible for differentiating the curriculum to meet the needs of children with special educational needs. I was responsible for teaching all areas of the Montessori curriculum to the pre-school and toddler children in conjunction with the EYFS. My main duties included preparing the learning environment, preparing suitable lessons, liasing with parents and supporting the developmental needs of the children. I was responsible for differentiating the curriculum to meet the needs of children with special educational needs.



Liscarrol N.S.

• Irealnd

• Teaching Practice: Assistant Special Needs Teacher

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  I worked in both the early intervention room and the ASD class for 6-10 year olds. I planned and delivered lessons for all children- differentiating appropriately to meet the needs of all. I used the Picture Exchange Communication System to communicate with non-verbal children and used songs, rhyme and drama to develop the speech and language of others. I had the opportunity to work with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the area of occupational therapy and speech therapy. I worked in both the early intervention room and the ASD class for 6-10 year olds. I planned and delivered lessons for all children- differentiating appropriately to meet the needs of all. I used the Picture Exchange Communication System to communicate with non-verbal children and used songs, rhyme and drama to develop the speech and language of others. I had the opportunity to work with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the area of occupational therapy and speech therapy.