Emer Higgins
Castlebar,Ireland
Summary
I am a dedicated Early Childhood Educator and Aims support worker with experience in the early childhood sector specializing in play-based and sensory learning. Working with staff and parents to foster resilience and empathy in children.
Engaging in activity planning and observation recording, to enhance child development.
I am committed to creating a positive learning environment that promotes growth and understanding.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early years practitioner / AIM Support Worker
Ann Halligan
Castlebar, County Mayo
2024.09 - 2026.02
- Assisted in the planning of indoor and outdoor activities.
- Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to support emotional and mental wellbeing of children.
- Collaborated with staff to plan and implement activities suitable for every child's need.
- Enhanced learning opportunities by creating sensory activities.
- Observed and documented children on a daily basis.
- Served as Key Person for 6 children.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
General secretary
Motivation Weight Management
Westport, County Mayo
2012.04 - 2012.11
- Managed calendar appointments to ensure optimal use of executive's time.
- Resolved problems promptly, promoting a positive image of the company.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information to protect company interests.
- Organised and maintained filing system for easy staff access.
- Scanned and uploaded documents into digital filing system.
Medical secretary
Dr Breege O Malley
Castlebar, County Mayo
2011.05 - 2011.12
- Improved office efficiency with organised filing systems.
- Developed friendly relationships with patients to improve their comfort level during visits.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to strict data protection policies.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Answered phone enquiries.
- Photocopied and scanned documents to update patient records.
- Registered information on database to maintain accurate and updated details.
- Maintained tidy work area to support cleanliness and quality standards.
Education
Level 6 - Special Needs Assisting
The Open College
Ireland 2021.01 - 2021.05
Level 5 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Castlebar College Of Further Education
Castlebar, County Mayo 2014.09 - 2015.05
Level 5 - Medical Secretary
Castlebar College Of Further Education
Castlebar, County Mayo 2009.09 - 2010.05
Skills
- Parent-Teacher liaison
- Special educational needs experience
- Empathy understanding
- Resilience building
- Observation recording
- Child engagement
- Play-based learning
- Activity planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Patient and caring
- Child behaviour management
- Sensory play
Affiliations
- Yoga & Mindfulness
Timeline
Early years practitioner / AIM Support Worker
Ann Halligan
2024.09 - 2026.02
Level 6 - Special Needs Assisting
The Open College
2021.01 - 2021.05
Level 5 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Castlebar College Of Further Education
2014.09 - 2015.05
General secretary
Motivation Weight Management
2012.04 - 2012.11
Medical secretary
Dr Breege O Malley
2011.05 - 2011.12
Level 5 - Medical Secretary
Castlebar College Of Further Education
2009.09 - 2010.05