Colleen McCloskey
Portglenone,Mid and East Antrim
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and motivated individual. I strive to do my best at each and every task to achieve my goals and results. I have applied this ethos to both collage and work experience and I believe this has provided me with a useful ability and motivation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Shop assistant
Bens Ice Cream
Toome, Antrim and Newtownabbey
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
- Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
- Completed opening and closing duties in line with established schedule.
- Worked energetically to maintain efficient operations during peak trading hours.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
St. Benedicts Collage
Randalstown, Antrim and Newtownabbey
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Supported a child one-to-one with educational needs
- Maximised student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Communicated positively and professionally with all staff and pupils, upholding school values.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
Teaching assistant in primary school
St. Oliver Plunkett Toomebridge
Toome, Antrim and Newtownabbey
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
Volunteer worker
Portglenone Enterprise Group
Portglenone, Mid and East Antrim
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Created warm, welcoming environment for children and teens throughout the 3 weeks of fun filled activities.
- Provided ongoing support to other volunteers and assisted with strategies for engaging young people and encouraging positive behaviours to successfully execute activities and events.
- Built positive, productive relationships with the children to enhance community support.
- Understood and observed safeguarding policies to maintain safety throughout the duration of the summer camp.
Education
A-Levels - Secondary School
St. Louis Grammar School
Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim 09.2011 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Ulster
Belfast, County Antrim 09.2022 -
Skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent organisation
- Effective problem solver
- Communication
- Enthusiastic
- Creativity
- Effective team player
- Determination
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Ulster
09.2022 -
Shop assistant
Bens Ice Cream
04.2022 - 01.2024
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
St. Benedicts Collage
10.2020 - 06.2022
Teaching assistant in primary school
St. Oliver Plunkett Toomebridge
08.2019 - 10.2020
Volunteer worker
Portglenone Enterprise Group
07.2016 - 09.2020
A-Levels - Secondary School
St. Louis Grammar School
09.2011 - 05.2018