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Ella McKinney

Derry City ,Northern Ireland

Summary

I am a motivated person who is willing to help children with additional needs. I am patient and will take time to help the children where I can. I will make a positive impact on the children and have confidence assisting them with their different needs and ensuring to help create a positive, engaging classroom.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Spar, CULMORE
Derry , Northern Ireland
11.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and contribute to store success.
  • Processed sales transactions, ensuring accurate handling of cash, credit, and debit payments.
  • Assisted customers in selecting products, providing tailored advice to meet their specific needs.

Special needs volunteer

Ardnashee School & College
Derry , Northern Ireland
01.2026 - 04.2026

In this period of time I carried out voluteer work every Thursday morning helping students develop their coursework folders.

  • Helped struggling students overcome academic difficulties by providing extra support and assistance throughout their coursework.
  • Support the children with their spelling, reading & writing.

Volunteer Classroom Assistant

Ardnashee School & College
Derry , Northern Ireland
06.2025 - 06.2025

In this period of time I carried out 3 weeks of work experience building on my skills in this area of work:

  • Helped students who struggled overcome difficulties by providing extra support and assistance throughout lessons.
  • Organised classroom spaces and materials to help teacher prepare for lessons.
  • Took part in supporting the children in small group learning activities.

Classroom assistant

Ardnashee School & College
Derry , Northern Ireland
12.2024 - 12.2024

In this period of time I assisted the teacher in the classroom carrying out the following skills:

  • Helped the teacher monitor activities.
  • Maintained excellent student relationships by providing ongoing support.
  • Managed behaviour within the classroom.
  • Assisted teachers in managing class behaviour using positive reinforcement and rewards schemes.

Playgroup assistant

Pennyburn Playgroup
Derry City , Northern Ireland
10.2024 - 10.2024

In this period of time I carried out a placement in this playgroup using the following skills:

  • Interacted with the children in their play, creating a fun environment
  • Monitored children's safety during play, promptly addressing any hazards or risky behaviours.
  • Used communication skills to engage children of younger ages in learning through play.

Education

GCSEs -

St Mary's College
Derry
2019 - 2026

Skills

  • Critical thinker
  • Flexible & Adaptive
  • Organisational
  • Good Communication
  • Time Management
  • Goal - Oriented

Timeline

Special needs volunteer

Ardnashee School & College
01.2026 - 04.2026

Volunteer Classroom Assistant

Ardnashee School & College
06.2025 - 06.2025

Classroom assistant

Ardnashee School & College
12.2024 - 12.2024

Playgroup assistant

Pennyburn Playgroup
10.2024 - 10.2024

Sales Assistant

Spar, CULMORE
11.2023 - Current

GCSEs -

St Mary's College
2019 - 2026
Ella McKinney