catherine mckernan
Dungannon ,Tyrone
Summary
Offering strong support skills and positive attitude toward learning environments. Knowledgeable about child development and classroom management, with keen interest in fostering student growth. Ready to use and develop communication, organisational, and teamwork skills in [Desired Position] role.
Reliable and dedicated individual with proven communication and organisational skills, combined with strong ability to foster supportive learning environment. Adept in managing classroom activities and assisting in lesson preparations. Committed to enhancing student engagement and educational experiences.
Enthusiastic Classroom Assistant with knack for fostering positive and inclusive learning environment. Skilled in supporting teachers and enhancing student engagement through creative activities and personalised attention. Known for building strong relationships with students, aiding in their academic and personal development.
Enthusiastic and learning-oriented teaching professional devoted to helping students and supporting teachers. Talents include classroom management, activity planning and audio-visual support.
Goal-oriented [Job Title] caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Practised [Job Title] with good time management, conflict resolution and relationship-building abilities. Focused on maintaining positive learning environment to promote student growth and development. Advanced with administrative software and confident in operating class equipment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
classroom assitant
Catherine McKenna
Cookstown, Mid Ulster
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated communication between students and teachers for better understanding.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by monitoring student behaviour.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with coursework, aiding their understanding of complex topics.
- Promoted positive behaviour within the classroom setting, enhancing overall learning experience.
- Accompanied students on field trips for safety and logistic support.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Encouraged student interaction in group activities, maintaining sensitivity to various special needs requirements.
- Safeguarded student health and wellbeing within educational settings, taking appropriate action when needed.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Offered reliable assistance to teachers through administrative support and classroom management.
- Ensured individual pupils and groups received additional required support, appropriate to developmental needs.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Helped student to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
Playgroup assistant
Louise Cassidy
Pomeroy, Mid Ulster
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided emotional support to distressed children, soothing them effectively.
- Assisted during art and craft sessions which fostered creativity among toddlers.
- Assisted in monitoring children's behaviour to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Helped children with their daily routines such as washing hands, eating meals and nap time.
- Maintained safe environment for children by ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in the play area.
- Encouraged social interaction between kids, fostering a sense of community within the group.
- Supervised outdoor playtimes whilst maintaining safety standards consistently.
- Ensured every child felt valued and included through careful attention and interaction.
- Prepared nutritious snacks for the kids, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Responded quickly to accidents or illnesses, ensuring immediate medical intervention when required.
- Provided healthy, safe and secure play spaces.
- Communicated with children about any concerns or worries, personal or educational.
- Conducted non-verbal, verbal and written forms of communication depending on child requirements.
- Looked after upset or unwell children, providing emotional support.
- Confidently communicated with colleagues and children.
- Kept confidential all matters related to children, staff members and management or operational issues.
- Prepared and served daily snacks for [Number] children, adhering to food schedules and dietary orders to maintain the highest level of safety and satisfaction.
- Warmly welcomed and prepared children for morning routine.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations and best practices regarding child safeguarding, escalating related concerns to Senior Play Worker.
- Prepared safe and nutritional snacks and promoted good manners at meal times.
- Built positive rapport with service users with various additional needs and disabilities including autism, behavioural, learning and emotional difficulties.
- Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
- Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
- Supervised groups of up to [Number] children.
- Monitored children at after-school program location, offering safe place for children to play and complete homework assignments.
Classroom assistant
Catherine Mckenna
Cookstown, Mid Ulster
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported teachers by preparing classroom materials.
- Accompanied students on field trips for safety and logistic support.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by monitoring student behaviour.
- Promoted positive behaviour within the classroom setting, enhancing overall learning experience.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with coursework, aiding their understanding of complex topics.
- Aided in maintaining a clean, orderly classroom setting for conducive learning conditions.
- Ensured safety with vigilant supervision during classroom activities and playtime.
- Provided one-to-one assistance to pupils, enhancing their understanding of subjects.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom to maintain an organised learning environment.
- Facilitated creative play, fostering social development amongst students.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Guaranteed a clean and safe classroom environment in line with health and safety standards.
- Provided effective, engaging learning support for [Number]+ pupils with and without special needs.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Holy Trinity College Cookstown
South west college
Tyrone 09.2022 - 06.2025
A-Levels - Holy Trinity College Cookstown
Double award Health and social care
Tyrone 09.2020 - 06.2022
A-Levels - Holy Trinity College Cookstown
Double award Travel and tourism
Tyrone 09.2020 - 06.2022
Skills
- Nutrition and meal supervision
- Knowledge of learning styles
- Makaton sign language
- One-to-one student support
- Class supervising
- Storytelling
- Outdoor learning
- Homework and classwork marking
- Playground supervision
- Child protection training
- Play-based learning
- Classroom setup
- Early Years teaching support
- Reading and writing support
- ADHD support
- School safeguarding awareness
- Children's mental wellbeing awareness
- Knowledge of national curriculum
- Anti-Bullying strategies
- Child safeguarding
Affiliations
- Football ( Gaelic)
- Love getting out for walks and runs
- Hot and cold Ice Bath therapy
- Currently trying to learn Makaton
Timeline
classroom assitant
Catherine McKenna
11.2024 - 06.2025
Playgroup assistant
Louise Cassidy
10.2023 - 06.2024
Classroom assistant
Catherine Mckenna
09.2022 - 06.2023
NVQ Level 3 - Holy Trinity College Cookstown
South west college
09.2022 - 06.2025
A-Levels - Holy Trinity College Cookstown
Double award Health and social care
09.2020 - 06.2022
A-Levels - Holy Trinity College Cookstown
Double award Travel and tourism
09.2020 - 06.2022
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