Elisabetta Cavestro
Blackrock,Ireland
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Special Needs Assistant
Loreto College Foxrock
Dublin 18
2025.11 - 2026.03
- Collaborated with Year Head and teachers with daily implementation of lessons and supervision.
- Monitored students during assemblies and lunch breaks.
- Taken students for rest breaks when needed.
- Worked under the direction of AEN coordinator.
- Pulled Exams for TY and Mocks Separated Centre Examinations
- Supervised TY Separated Centre examinations.
- Supervised Mocks Separated Centre Examinations.
- Accompanied teachers and students on class trips for Outdoor Pursuit and Cultural Modules
- In class observations to monitor students progress.
- Reported observations to class teacher, Year Head or AEN coordinator.
Special Need Assistant
Guardian Angels NS
Blackrock
2025.09 - 2025.11
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and implement lesson adaptations suitable for every child's need.
- Supported children with physical disabilities during lunchtimes and breaks, promoting social inclusion amongst peers.
- Provided one-to-one support to autistic children which improved their engagement in class activities.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
- Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
- Helped children with eating, dressing and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and PWS to achieve their full potential for independence.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
Assistant Shop Manager
The Art & Hobby Shop
Blackrock, co. Dublin
2007.10 - 2025.08
- Provided excellence in customer service.
- Liaised with suppliers for timely delivery of goods.
- Improved service standards through regular employee training sessions.
- Assisted in recruitment process for quality staff selection.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by resolving complaints quickly and efficiently.
- Monitored cash registers and till floats, preventing discrepancies.
- Prioritised customer needs and satisfaction.
- Upheld health and safety regulations throughout the store premises.
- Motivated team members, leading to increased productivity.
- Implemented promotional displays, enhancing product visibility.
- Attended to customer needs promptly, leading shop teams by example.
Supervisor
Zuccini Restaurant
Blackrock, co. Dublin
2002.02 - 2007.10
- Key Holder, Cash Handling.
- Maintained impeccable cleanliness standards throughout the restaurant, promoting a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
- Managed inventory to avoid shortages and reduce waste.
- Collaborated closely with kitchen staff to ensure consistent food quality and presentation for heightened guest satisfaction.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving complaints.
- Coordinated daily restaurant operations, ensuring high quality service delivery at all times.
- Interacted positively with customers, effectively promoting restaurant facilities and services.
- Recruited and trained new employees, offering ongoing support and guidance to maintain first-class customer service.
Education
Special Needs Asssisting Level 6 - SNA Level 6
Chevron College
Online Training Courses /2025 - /2025
Special Need Assisting Level 5 - SNA Level 5
Chevron College
Online Training Courses /2025 - /2025
Children With Additional Needs - SNA Level 5
Chevron College
Online Training Courses /2025 - /2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Japanese Culture and Language
I.S.I.A.O.
Milano, Italia /1997 - /2000
Diiploma (equivalent of Leaving Cert) - Liceo
Liceo Scientifico Statale
Gallarate (VA), ItaliaSkills
- Multisensory environment creation
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Child safeguarding awareness
- Special needs advocacy
- Kindness
- Compassionate attitude
- Autism spectrum disorder experience
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Behaviour management
- Moving and handling
- Personal care assistance
- Dyslexia support
Affiliations
- Drama and Theatre
- Enjoying time with son and dog
Languages
English
Fluent
Italian
Native
Japanese
Intermediate
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant
Loreto College Foxrock
2025.11 - 2026.03
Special Need Assistant
Guardian Angels NS
2025.09 - 2025.11
Assistant Shop Manager
The Art & Hobby Shop
2007.10 - 2025.08
Supervisor
Zuccini Restaurant
2002.02 - 2007.10
Special Needs Asssisting Level 6 - SNA Level 6
Chevron College
/2025 - /2025
Special Need Assisting Level 5 - SNA Level 5
Chevron College
/2025 - /2025
Children With Additional Needs - SNA Level 5
Chevron College
/2025 - /2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Japanese Culture and Language
I.S.I.A.O.
/1997 - /2000
Diiploma (equivalent of Leaving Cert) - Liceo
Liceo Scientifico Statale