Phoebe O'Reilly
Bournemouth,Dorset
Summary
Compassionate individual, with experience providing child care for children with special educational needs, tailoring care to support individual needs and behaviours. Applying knowledge of early childhood development to create a safe and engaging environment that fosters growth and encourages positive behaviours. Patient with a natural ability to meet children where they are developmentally, maintain boundaries and ensure children feel secure and respected. Offers strong organisational and communication skills, and enthusiasm for learning. Currently completing a Psychology with Counselling degree at Bournemouth University, seeking valuable experience in child care and education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Private nanny
Private family
Hong Kong
2023.01 - 2023.09
- Worked as a nanny for a girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
- Provided attentive care to child to ensure her safety and wellbeing.
- Transported the child to occupational therapy, and partook in sessions to support her social behaviour.
- Developed a strong rapport with the child, fostering a trusting relationship and positively impacting her behaviour.
- Adapting to the child's needs to enthusiastically work together and encourage positive behaviour and social skills.
- Supporting the child through difficulties associated with ASD and PDA by managing challenging behaviours calmly.
- Assisting her in school work and reading with her.
Shadow Speech Therapist
Louise McCann
Hong Kong
2019.10 - 2019.10
- Shadowed a speech therapist working in 3 different primary schools.
- Assisted during sessions with children (5-10 yrs) with a diverse range of learning needs including Autism and ADHD.
- Engaged children using interactive games and activities to model clear speech and promote confidence.
- Implemented group activities to improve children's social skills and behaviours.
- Completed admin work to prepare resources for sessions including laminating, printing, filing paperwork, and photocopying.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Counselling
Bournemouth University
Poole 2023.09 -
International Baccalaureate - Psychology, English, Mathematics, Biology, French, Philosophy
South Island School
Hong Kong 2020.08 - 2022.05
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Sciences, French, Psychology
South Island School
Hong Kong 2017.07 - 2020.05
Skills
- Childminding
- Strong organisational skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Great time management
- Experience with children with SEN
- Communication skills
- Interactive communication skills
- Great cooking, cleaning and housekeeping skills
Affiliations
- Passion for childhood development, cooking, language learning, arts and crafts, music, singing
Accomplishments
Leadership role at secondary school, working to build relationships between year 7s and older year groups. Ensuring a smooth transition for younger years.
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Counselling
Bournemouth University
2023.09 -
Private nanny
Private family
2023.01 - 2023.09
International Baccalaureate - Psychology, English, Mathematics, Biology, French, Philosophy
South Island School
2020.08 - 2022.05
Shadow Speech Therapist
Louise McCann
2019.10 - 2019.10
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Sciences, French, Psychology
South Island School
2017.07 - 2020.05