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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
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • 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
10.2019 - 10.2019
  • 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
09.2023 -

International Baccalaureate - Psychology, English, Mathematics, Biology, French, Philosophy

South Island School
Hong Kong
08.2020 - 05.2022

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Sciences, French, Psychology

South Island School
Hong Kong
07.2017 - 05.2020

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
09.2023 -

Private nanny

Private family
01.2023 - 09.2023

International Baccalaureate - Psychology, English, Mathematics, Biology, French, Philosophy

South Island School
08.2020 - 05.2022

Shadow Speech Therapist

Louise McCann
10.2019 - 10.2019

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Sciences, French, Psychology

South Island School
07.2017 - 05.2020
Phoebe O'Reilly