Outside of work, I enjoy running and keeping active, travelling, attending concerts and reading I love to follow GAA and Soccer
Emma Brosnan
Bishopstown
Summary
Reliable and organized professional with experience in caring for children across various age groups. Committed to providing support and assistance to children and families. Holds a Level 8 degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies from UCC, demonstrating a strong foundation in child development and education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Years Assistant
Togher Family Centre
Cork
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Planned engaging lessons to encourage learning through play, stories and games.
- Utilised positive behaviour management strategies to maintain a respectful and productive classroom atmosphere.
- Supervised children during outdoor play and organised physical activities that promoted health and fitness.
Play Volunteer
Cork University Hospital
Cork
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Facilitated play activities and created a fun environment for children in hospital.
- Listened to the parents while also allowing them a chance for a break while we cared for and played with their child.
- Provided emotional support to children and families during hospital stays.
Student Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Spring Therapy
Cork
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Observed assessments and therapy sessions.
- Assisted with preparing sessions and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
- Gained hands on experience supporting children during sessions.
- Therapy centre located in Doughcloyne Industrial Estate Cork.
Special Needs Assistant
St. Columbas BNS Infant ASD Classroom
Douglas, County Cork
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated inclusive play activities that encouraged participation among all children.
- Helped to de – escalate challenging behaviours using calm strategies.
- Created safe, nurturing and structured environment tailored to needs of each child.
- School located in Douglas, County Cork.
Montessori Assistant Teacher
Lilliput Montessori school
Douglas, County Cork
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Encouraged independent learning and child - led activities.
- Helped to maintain a clean, tidy classroom environment for child safety and comfort.
- Worked with children with SEN, providing support for each child to ensure optimal learning.
- Montessori school located in Douglas, County Cork.
Education
Bachelor degree - Early Years and Childhood Studies
University College Cork
05-2025
Skills
- Child Development
- Inclusive Play
- Able to follow directions
- Organised
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Patience
- Dedicated
- Helpful
Certification
- Manual Handling
- HACCP in Food Safety
- Children First
- Fire Safety Awareness
Interests
Timeline
Early Years Assistant
Togher Family Centre
08.2025 - 06.2026
Play Volunteer
Cork University Hospital
03.2025 - 11.2025
Student Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Spring Therapy
01.2025 - 01.2025
Special Needs Assistant
St. Columbas BNS Infant ASD Classroom
09.2023 - 12.2023
Montessori Assistant Teacher
Lilliput Montessori school
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor degree - Early Years and Childhood Studies
University College Cork