Aoibh Faulkner
Liverpool
Summary
Highly motivated recent psychology MSc graduate committed to a career in education. Dedicated to supporting positive, productive classroom environments with a view to enhancing student learning.
Hardworking, compassionate and proactive individual, dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for students. Friendly and open communicator with excellent time management skills, able to quickly build rapport with students, teaching staff and parents.
Focused on enhancing the academic, physical and emotional development of young children. Successful at promoting discipline, focus, good behaviour and appropriate social skills with three years of related experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Childcare Provider
Childcare Provider
Liverpool
2024.04 - 2025.09
- Working as a full time childcare provider to two children, now aged 2 and 7 years old.
- Provided emotional support during distressing situations, helped build resilience in children.
- Accompanied children on outings to ensure safety and supervision.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 2 to 7.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Collaborated with parents for consistent childcare approach at home and in setting.
- Arranged play activities to foster social interaction amongst children.
- Built strong relationships with each child under care, fostering trust and security.
- Maintained clean environment with regular tidying tasks.
- Delivered high standard of care using a compassionate approach.
SEN Teach Assistant (TA)
Tradewind Recruitment
Liverpool
2023.02 - 2023.04
- Company Overview: Recruitment agency specializing in education.
- Working in various schools across Liverpool supporting Y2 & Y3 children with SEN and different behavioural and emotional requirements.
- Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
- Provided emotional support during challenging situations; instilled resilience in pupils.
- Managed behavioural challenges effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
Underage Gaelic football Coach, U14 Girls coach
Moville GAA Club
Moville
2021.01 - 2021.08
- Coaching Gaelic football to young girls with the broader aim of building their communication, teamwork and leadership skills on and off the field.
- This was a competitive team environment which worked towards reaching regional championship stages.
- Coached junior teams, nurturing future talent for the club .
- Facilitated communication between players, leading to improved on-field understanding and cooperation.
Underage GAA Coach
Moville GAA Club
Moville, Ireland
2017.07 - 2020.08
- Coaching Gaelic Football to underage children, inclusive of children with SEN.
- Provided emotional support to players during tough matches or losses, building resilience and determination.
- Enhanced children's understanding of sports rules with clear, concise coaching methods.
- Fostered team spirit for improved performance during matches.
- Managed the selection process for teams based on ability levels, maintaining fairness amongst players.
- Monitored safety precautions to avoid any potential injuries during games or training sessions.
- Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles.
- Built confidence of players by offering individual praise and recognising progress and achievements.
Education
MSc Health Psychology - Health Psychology
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 2023.09 - 2025.08
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool 2020.09 - 2023.06
Leaving certificate -
Moville Community College
Moville, Co.Donegal 2014.09 - 2020.05
Skills
- Practice ethical guidelines adherence
- Cultural awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Proactive approach
- Proactive engagement
- Physical activity promotion
- Infant care experience
- Special needs experience
- Nurturing attitude
- Human behaviour understanding
- Mental health awareness
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Interpersonal sensitivity
- Psychodynamic understanding
- Familiarity with personality disorders
- Therapeutic engagement
- Cognitive development understanding
- Nappy changing proficiency
- Basic computer proficiency
- Literacy support
- Child nutrition knowledge
- Mental wellbeing support
- Sleep routine management
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Childcare Provider
2024.04 - 2025.09
MSc Health Psychology - Health Psychology
Liverpool John Moores University
2023.09 - 2025.08
SEN Teach Assistant (TA)
Tradewind Recruitment
2023.02 - 2023.04
Underage Gaelic football Coach, U14 Girls coach
Moville GAA Club
2021.01 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liverpool Hope University
2020.09 - 2023.06
Underage GAA Coach
Moville GAA Club
2017.07 - 2020.08
Leaving certificate -
Moville Community College
2014.09 - 2020.05