Andrea Maguire
Dublin 12
Summary
Passionate Special Education Paraprofessional devises successful student strategies and manages classroom activities. Offers advanced qualifications combined with understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities. Proactive Special Education Paraprofessional skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Assistant
Schoolwear House
Dublin 24
06.2022 - Current
- Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments
- Met with customers to offer assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Special Needs Assistant - Substitute
Rosary College
Dublin 12, Ireland
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Fostered the participation of children with additional needs in social and academic processes of the class
- Help to raise the standard of achievement of all students
- Completed daily observation notes on each child I worked with
Assistant Manager
Nutgrove Photo Centre
Dublin 14
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Arranged and stocked new merchandise following placement directions
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
- Reviewed files, recordings and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests
- Answered phones to help customers and resolve basic concerns
- Stocked sales floor and assisted in product movement and merchandising plans
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Supervisor
Superquinn Kimmage
Dublin 12
09.1995 - 02.2015
- Handled escalated customer complaints personally to maintain high satisfaction rates
- Coached workers on routine tasks and strategies for handling distraught or unhappy customers
- Built, counted and broke down cashier drawers daily and diligently resolved discrepancies
- Trained associates on returns and exchange processing, coupons and promotional requirements
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
Education
Children with Additional needs Level 5 -
The College of Progressive Education
Dublin 2, Ireland04.2022
Level 5 Occupational First Aid Distinction -
Scoil Una Noafa
Dublin 12, Ireland02.2017
Manual handling course -
Superquinn
Skills
- Processing Payments
- Merchandising Proficiency
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Stock Management
- Training & Development
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible Schedule
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
- Team Building
- Supervision & Leadership
- Organizational Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant - Substitute
Rosary College
09.2022 - 05.2024
Sales Assistant
Schoolwear House
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Nutgrove Photo Centre
01.2019 - 06.2021
Supervisor
Superquinn Kimmage
09.1995 - 02.2015
Children with Additional needs Level 5 -
The College of Progressive Education
Level 5 Occupational First Aid Distinction -
Scoil Una Noafa
Manual handling course -
Superquinn
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