Mary Breen
Desertmartin,Derry
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in child development and toddler behaviour management, leveraging effective communication and organisational skills to foster a nurturing environment. Demonstrates creativity and problem-solving abilities through child-centred approaches and meticulous child observation documentation. Committed to advancing expertise in early childhood education, aiming to contribute positively to developmental outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursery assistant
Mayogall day nursery
Lavey, Derry
04.2023 - Current
- Helped maintain attendance records guaranteeing accuracy and efficiency.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts activities, fostering creativity and motor skills development.
- Promoted language development through storytelling sessions nurturing communication skills.
- Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
- Encouraged good hygiene practices among children promoting a healthy routine.
- Observed children's behaviours, providing important insights into their development stages.
- Promoted a safe and stimulating environment by managing nursery resources effectively.
- Collaborated with other nursery staffs to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
- Enhanced children's social skills through organising group activities.
- Created engaging play scenarios to encourage imaginative thinking amongst children.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety within the nursery setting, contributing to a healthier environment for children.
- Supported special needs children individually enhancing inclusivity within the setting.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
- Fed meals , changed diapers and assisted children to use toilet.
- Practiced child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
Waitress
Slims cafe
Draperstown, Derry
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Utilised professional communication skills to resolve customer complaints.
- Met special dietary requests with careful preparation and presentation of dishes.
- Provided recommendations on specials or seasonal offerings for increased sales revenue.
- Advanced team efficiency by assisting in training new waitstaff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities for timely delivery of orders.
- Ordered and stocked beverage supplies, maintained availability of popular drinks.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensured balanced till at end of shift.
- Executed food and drink orders accurately to improve customer satisfaction rates.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations through effective cleaning practices in the dining area.
- Assisted with inventory management, streamlined restaurant operations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
- Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.
Education
Level 2 Children's care, learning and development - Childcare
People 1st
Belfast 09.2023 - 06.2024
A-Levels - double Health and social
St Colm's High School
Draperstown 09.2019 - 05.2021
AS level - Digital technology
St Colms High school
draperstown 09.2019 - 06.2020
GCSEs - Maths, English. Science, History, LLW, Buissness studies, Health and social, Religion, Beauty,
St Colms High school
Draperstown 09.2017 - 06.2019
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- organisational skills
- Creativity
- Problem solving skills
- Child-Centred approach
- Toddler behaviour management
- Child observation documentation
- Child development understanding
Trainings
I have my first aid training, safeguarding training, Food hygiene, I have done trainings on better communication with parents and children, how to enable an engaging play environment, communication techniques, observation trainings
Timeline
Level 2 Children's care, learning and development - Childcare
People 1st
09.2023 - 06.2024
Nursery assistant
Mayogall day nursery
04.2023 - Current
A-Levels - double Health and social
St Colm's High School
09.2019 - 05.2021
AS level - Digital technology
St Colms High school
09.2019 - 06.2020
Waitress
Slims cafe
11.2018 - 05.2023
GCSEs - Maths, English. Science, History, LLW, Buissness studies, Health and social, Religion, Beauty,
St Colms High school
09.2017 - 06.2019