CRISTIONA-MAI LUNNEY
Enniskillen,Northern Ireland
Summary
Passionate Primary Education graduate with proven expertise in early years development, classroom management, and personalised student support. Combining academic excellence with hands-on experience from nursery teaching to academic tutoring, creating engaging learning environments that nurture young minds and drive student success across all developmental stages.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Transfer Test Tutor
Self-Employed
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
2022.06 - 2025.06
- Deliver comprehensive examination support across Mathematics, English, and Verbal Reasoning
- Collaborate with a qualified teacher to ensure curriculum alignment and effective lesson planning.
- Organise and maintain detailed records of tutoring sessions, including students' progress, to track and report outcomes effectively.
- Tutor students in one-to-one and small group sessions to progress learning
Retail Assistant
B&M Stores
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland- Carmel Fallis, 0330 838 9174
2018.01 - 2025.06
- Delivered excellent customer service in fast-paced retail environment
- Supervised till operations, inventory management, and staff training support
- Demonstrated reliability and teamwork in meeting store targets
- Followed company policies whilst handling returns and exchanges, preserving customer loyalty
Nursery Teacher
Newtownbutler Cross Community Nursery
Newtownbutler, Northern Ireland- Michelle McGrory, 028 6773 8077
2019.09 - 2022.06
- Supported daily care and educational activities for children aged 3-4 years.
- Followed strict safeguarding policies and procedures, maintaining health and safety of children and staff.
- Supported children's learning and development through engaging activities and play, fostering an environment of creativity and growth.
- Led storytelling and reading sessions to enhance language skills
- Fostered positive learning environment by implementing inclusive teaching strategies.
- Facilitated growth of social skills through group play activities.
- Provided individual support to students struggling with learning tasks, aiding their academic growth.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships for effective communication about child's progress.
Classroom Support Placement
Holy Trinity Primary School
Enniskillen
2020.03 - 2020.04
- Carried out structured observations of pupils' learning behaviours, social interactions, and developmental progress.
- Completed assessment tasks analysing classroom dynamics, teaching strategies, and levels of pupil engagement.
- Gained insight into school operations, safeguarding procedures, and the professional standards expected of teaching staff.
Carer
Graan Nursing Home
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland- Barbara McNutt, 028 6632 7000
2017.04 - 2019.08
- Provided compassionate, person-centred care to elderly residents with varying needs
- Maintain confidentiality and professional standards in sensitive situations.
- Carried out personal care tasks, including meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Supported client mental health with reading, games and activities.
- Administered medications to clients unable to self-administer.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, employing de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm and safe environment.
Education
A-Levels - Health & Social Care, Sociology, Nutrition & Food Science
Mount Lourdes Grammar School
2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - English Language, Mathematics, Science (Double Award), ICT
Mount Lourdes Grammar School
2016.09 - 2018.06
BA (Hons) - Primary Education
The Open University
2022.10 - 2025.07
Skills
- Digital Literacy
- Highly organised
- Team building
- Dependable
- Patience and resilience
- Learning styles adaptability
- Classroom management
- Innovative lesson planning
- Subject-specific expertise
- Creativity in teaching
Timeline
BA (Hons) - Primary Education
The Open University
2022.10 - 2025.07
Transfer Test Tutor
Self-Employed
2022.06 - 2025.06
Classroom Support Placement
Holy Trinity Primary School
2020.03 - 2020.04
Nursery Teacher
Newtownbutler Cross Community Nursery
2019.09 - 2022.06
A-Levels - Health & Social Care, Sociology, Nutrition & Food Science
Mount Lourdes Grammar School
2018.09 - 2020.06
Retail Assistant
B&M Stores
2018.01 - 2025.06
Carer
Graan Nursing Home
2017.04 - 2019.08
GCSEs - English Language, Mathematics, Science (Double Award), ICT
Mount Lourdes Grammar School
2016.09 - 2018.06