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Donna Twomey

Togher ,cork
Donna  Twomey

Summary

Caring and compassionate Nursery Assistant dedicated to the wellbeing and development of [Type]. Building positive relationships with children through learning and play to instil a feeling of continued safety and happiness. Diligent [Job Title] with good communication, multitasking and organisational skills. Cares about children's wellbeing and preparing each for formal schooling. Trained in first aid and knowledgeable about common childhood injuries and illnesses. Friendly and approachable individual with excellent communication skills. Builds relationships easily and encourages participation in group settings. Proactive and engaging mediator with practical health and safety knowledge. Observant childcare team member with [Number]-year history supervising and nurturing young children. Personalises support based on needs of each child using proven techniques and knowledge of early childhood development. Focused on giving children balanced experiences with ample time for learning, play and entertainment. Organised and dependable [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Hard-working [Job Title] with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work history

Togher Family centre
Togher, cork

Childcare assistant
2011.05 - 2012.05 (1 education.year_Label)

Job overview

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  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
  • Accompanied children to parks and play spaces, providing diligent supervision for maximised child safety.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks, including reading, crafts, baking and games.
  • Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
  • Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, ensuring inclusive learning opportunities.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Provided outstanding levels of care, receiving continued praise for children's happiness and development.
  • Implemented and adhered to safe-guarding guidelines.
  • Built positive relationships with parents, communicating regular updates on children's activity and wellbeing.
  • Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.

tir na nionta playgroup
Wilton , cork

Childcare provider
1999.04 - 1999.08 (4 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from [Age] to [Age].
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Maintained organised and clean classroom and work areas.
  • Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
  • Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
  • Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
  • Organised classroom spaces to align with lessons and support children's learning.
  • Coordinated children's movements between school property and off-site activities.
  • Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
  • Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.
  • Arranged for entertainment and games to provide downtime between learning activities.
  • Supervised groups of up to [Number] children.
  • Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
  • Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
  • Prepared daily lessons to cover specific topics supporting children's educational, physical and social development.
  • Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
  • my position here was just voluntary during school holidays
  • Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.

Sinead Hendricks
cork, cork

Childminder
2006.03 - 2010.05 (4 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Offered learning-through-play activities, stimulating physical, mental and social development.
  • Developed engaging, stimulating activity programmes, following parent guidelines to meet development goals.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks, including reading, crafts, baking and games.
  • Conducted nutritional research to prepare nourishing meals and snacks, consistently promoting healthy child development.
  • Built trusted relationships with parents through outstanding levels of care and communication.
  • Communicated clearly and attentively to improve children's language and listening skills.
  • Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
  • Kept notes on behaviour issues, food served and medications administered, maintaining detailed child observation records.
  • Supplied appropriate snacks, meals and drinks, adhering to dietary requirements for optimal child wellbeing.
  • Provided high-quality in-home care for infants, toddlers and children aged [Number]-[Number].
  • Provided personal care to special needs children, effectively implementing therapy programmes into daily routines.
  • Coordinated and led various sporting activities for children, promoting physical activity and positive wellbeing.
  • Delivered learning schemes in line with current curriculums, providing optimum development and growth opportunities.
  • Continuously exceeded parent expectations by accommodating last-minute schedule changes.
  • Accompanied children to parks and play spaces, providing diligent supervision for maximised child safety.
  • Performed newborn nursery duties effectively, such as changing nappies, feeding bottles and introducing nap routines.

Leah
cork

Childminder
2021.08 - 2021.09 (1 education.month_Label)

Job overview

collect from crèche daily within walking distance from my home provided healthy snacks.

:story time

: singing nursery rhymes and dancing

Mary Hayes
Ballincollege , cork

Childminder
2007.08 - 2009.08 (2 education.years_Label)

Job overview

caried for this little one since she was 2 weeks until she was 16 months

daily routine from 0to10 months

dress

nappy change on regular basis

walking

10months to 16months

nappy change on regular basis

educational activities age appropriate

making healthy snacks through out the day .walks twice daily on fine days

Dr serifes
Wilton , cork

Childminder
2020.09 - 2021.09 (1 education.year_Label)

Job overview

caring for 2 kids in family home

nappy changes

food preparation of healthy that is suitable for them

work experience
ballyphehane , cork

gealscoil an tealagh naoifa Noria
2003.03 - 2003.03

Job overview

  • Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks, including reading, crafts, baking and games.
  • Supervised children's homework assignments, assisting with difficult tasks to support educational goals.
  • Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
  • Accompanied children to parks and play spaces, providing diligent supervision for maximised child safety.
  • Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
  • Encouraged learning through play, building children's cognitive, speech and gross and fine motor skills.
  • Observed children against assigned learning frameworks, monitoring and recording progress and development.
  • Provided outstanding levels of care, receiving continued praise for children's happiness and development.
  • Built positive relationships with parents, communicating regular updates on children's activity and wellbeing.

Education

cork college of commerce
cork

Level 6 from child development
10.2011

University overview

  • Course of study in [Area of study]
  • Level [Number] qualification
  • Coursework in [Subject]

cork college of commerce
cork

childcare from level 5
09.2007

University overview

cork college of commerce
cork city

computers and office admin from computers and office admin
09.2004

University overview

presentation secondary
Ballyphehane

A-Levels from leaving cert
06.2003

University overview

Gealscoil UI riada
Wilton

primary education
09.1990

University overview

primary education from 1990to1999

Skills

  • Parent and caregiver relations
  • Meal preparation
  • Child supervision
  • Curriculum knowledge
  • Special needs assistance
  • Hygiene control
  • Child development
  • Emotional and social development support
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Educational support
  • Meal planning
  • Behaviour modification
  • Activity planning
  • Parent communication
  • [Type] training
  • Play-based learning

Languages

English, Irish
Native

Timeline

Childminder
Leah
2021.08 - 2021.09 (1 education.month_Label)
Childminder
Dr serifes
2020.09 - 2021.09 (1 education.year_Label)
Childcare assistant
Togher Family centre
2011.05 - 2012.05 (1 education.year_Label)
Childminder
Mary Hayes
2007.08 - 2009.08 (2 education.years_Label)
Childminder
Sinead Hendricks
2006.03 - 2010.05 (4 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
gealscoil an tealagh naoifa Noria
work experience
2003.03 - 2003.03
Childcare provider
tir na nionta playgroup
1999.04 - 1999.08 (4 education.months_Label)
cork college of commerce
Level 6 from child development
cork college of commerce
childcare from level 5
cork college of commerce
computers and office admin from computers and office admin
presentation secondary
A-Levels from leaving cert
Gealscoil UI riada
primary education
Donna Twomey