Agnes Kruk
Portlaoise
Summary
A Qualified Early Years Practitioner with extensive knowledge and practice in a classroom environment with over 3 years of educational experience and 4 years of practice. Expert in closely monitoring student safety while providing fun, academic and inclusive classroom and curriculum. A dedicated worker who is passionate about child led approach to education , whilst striving to achieve a nurturing and engaging environment for children , that will enable them to grow into confident and capable learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Years Practitioner and Room Leader
The Rainbow Castle Ltd
Portlaoise, Ireland
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Coordinated and planned activities which kept children engaged and entertained throughout the day
- Maintained accurate records of students progress, came up with therapeutic interventions and outcomes in line with the AIM programme.
- Encouraged learning and development in line with the Aistear Curriculum
- Implemented child-centred activities and learning through a play based approach
- Communicated children development, progress, successes or concerns to parents through observations , record-keeping and/or regular meetings.
- Helped children become more independent when carrying out daily tasks, assisting with matters such as toilet training and transition into primary education
- Taught students basic skills such as literacy, language and numeracy
- Monitored daily attendance records of assigned students and maintained accurate documentation as required by state regulations.
- Provided one-on-one and group support for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and school staff on developing classroom modifications for students with special needs.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of best practices when working with children on the autism spectrum and other special needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment by implementing safety protocols as well as crisis prevention techniques.
- Conducted assessments, observations, and evaluations to monitor progress of students with special needs.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems while also addressing any inappropriate behaviors promptly.
- Assisted in monitoring physical health care needs of the students such as administering medications or providing medical treatments when needed.
- Supported parents in understanding their child's disability and advocating for appropriate services at home or within the community.
- Facilitated communication between family members and school personnel regarding student's progress.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to improve learning outcomes for students .
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
Administration Officer
Property Properly
Portlaoise, Ireland
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided administrative support to management team.
- Coordinated appointments with potential buyers, sellers and inspectors.
- Advertised listings through a variety of mediums including print media, internet sites and social networks.
- Inspected properties prior to listing them in order to accurately assess condition.
- Analyzed feedback from prospects in order to improve services offered to clients.
- Monitored online postings about current inventory in order to gauge public interest.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Assigned appropriate contractors to jobs required at properties.
- Answered queries, emails and phone calls from prospective buyers, renters and landlords in a friendly and professional manner .
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
Barista
Costa
Limerick
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored cafe for seating availability, safety and well being of guests
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service
- Developed creative and appealing latte art techniques and instructed co-workers in method
- Managed inventory by establishing and adjusting ordering parameters, accurate forecasting and monitoring waste
- Greeted customers daily, answered questions and recommended drinks and pastries
- Protected store assets and facilities by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences
- Cleaned equipment, disposed of waste, closed registers and carried out other closing duties
Sunday School Coordinator
The Parish Centre
Portlaoise
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Planned and carried out fun and engaging activities
- Conducted teaching and preaching sessions at Sunday services and Bible studies for children
- Built strong relationships with students by providing on-going support and guidance
- Updated church social media, blog and website, keeping communities up-to-date on important dates and events
Education
BA - Early Childhood Education and Care
Mary Immaculate College
Limerick05-2022
QQI FETAC LEVEL 5 - Early Childhood Ed & Special Needs Assistance
LOETB Portlaoise Institute
Portlaoise01.2019
A-Levels - Leaving Cert
Scoil Chríost Rí
Portlaoise01.2018
Skills
- Building strong and secure attachments with children
- Planning and Carrying out a child-focused pedagogy through a play based approach
- Creative, innovative and imaginative
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Workflow Coordination
- Report Writing
- Spreadsheet Management
- Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Social integration
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Communication Strategies
Languages
Fluent in both English and Polish (Written and Verbal)
Languages
English
First Language
Polish
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administration Officer
Property Properly
01.2024 - 05.2024
Barista
Costa
09.2020 - 01.2021
Early Years Practitioner and Room Leader
The Rainbow Castle Ltd
06.2019 - 01.2023
Sunday School Coordinator
The Parish Centre
01.2017 - 03.2018
BA - Early Childhood Education and Care
Mary Immaculate College
QQI FETAC LEVEL 5 - Early Childhood Ed & Special Needs Assistance
LOETB Portlaoise Institute
A-Levels - Leaving Cert
Scoil Chríost Rí
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