- Ballet
- Football GAA
- Music and Dance
- Piano - Grade 7
Emma Walsh
Ballygar
Summary
Motivated professional with varied experience in youth engagement and customer service roles. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships. Eager to contribute to team success through collaboration and effective communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Ballet West Youth Leader
Youth Ballet West
Galway
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Executed warm-up exercises and stretches, enhancing students' flexibility and strength for improved dance performance.
- Delivered personalised instruction to students in dance techniques and performance skills.
- Used different dancing methods and styles to teach beginners and advanced level, maximising potential of students.
- Choreographed dynamic dance routines aligned with performance themes and skill levels, coordinating rehearsals and mentoring performers to enhance live performance quality.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to address diverse student needs and interests, fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports all abilities.
- Maintained accurate records of students' attendance, progress, and performances, using this data to tailor future lessons.
- Established a positive, encouraging classroom atmosphere that fostered a love of dance and respect among students.
- Helped players overcome skill barriers through assessments and goal setting.
- Managed social media accounts and newsletters to promote dance classes and events, increasing community engagement and enrolment through targeted outreach.
Sports Salesperson
Bannon's Sports Shop
Roscommon , Co. Roscommon
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Promoted new products and promotions to customers, increasing customer interest and sales.
- Resolved product, service, and payment issues at customer service desk, improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Operated register to process payments via cheque, cash and cards.
- Processed and organised deliveries and backstock on store shelves, ensuring optimal product availability for customers.
- Handled customer returns, refunds and exchanges at customer service desk.
- Took stock of products and updated inventory records with new totals.
Teaching assistant in Secondary School
Moate Community College
Moate, Co. Westmeath
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Cultivated positive relationships with students through a student-centred approach, enhancing engagement and trust.
- Assisted classroom teacher in planning and executing educational activities, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
- Managed classroom behaviour with effective strategies, promoting respect and order in the learning environment.
- Supported classroom teacher in planning and implementing educational activities, encouraging active learning and collaboration.
Bar staff member
Fallons pub
Ballygar , Co. Galway
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Stocked and organised bar for easy access, contributing to prompt customer service.
- Served customers with a friendly demeanour, promptly taking orders and delivering beverages and food.
- Cleaned bar promptly, maintaining professional appearance and hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with team to foster a friendly atmosphere enjoyed by customers.
- Processed payments accurately, ensuring smooth transactions for customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bar area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
St Mary's N.S.
Athlone , Co. Westmeath
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported teachers in managing class behaviour through positive reinforcement and reward schemes, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated pupil learning in one-to-one and small group sessions, adapting support to meet individual needs and improve engagement.
- Offered extra help and assistance to SEND students with individual classwork and group activities.
- Supervised children during activities and play, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioural problems.
- Recorded children's behaviour during playtime, enhancing safety and promoting positive interactions.
- Ensured safe and tidy classroom, following health and safety guidelines to promote student wellbeing.
Education
Junior Certificate & Leaving Certificate
Colaiste Mhuire
Ballygar01-2026
Primary Education
Ballaghlea N.S.
Ballygar01-2020
semi professional Ballerina -
Youth Ballet West
GalwayGrade 7 - Royal Academy Of Dance
McDermott School Of Ballet
Roscommon Skills
- Youth engagement
- Choreography design
- Classroom management
- Student supervision
- Safety awareness
- Hygiene and sanitation
- Project planning
- Activity coordination
- Event organisation
- Client service
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Professionalism
Certification
- First Aid - CPR Certified
- Irish Heart Foundation
- Ballet - Grade 7 RAD
- Piano - Grade 7 RIAM
Interests
Timeline
Youth Ballet West Youth Leader
Youth Ballet West
09.2025 - 05.2026
Sports Salesperson
Bannon's Sports Shop
02.2025 - 03.2025
Teaching assistant in Secondary School
Moate Community College
10.2024 - 11.2024
Bar staff member
Fallons pub
03.2024 - 04.2024
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
St Mary's N.S.
02.2024 - 03.2024
Junior Certificate & Leaving Certificate
Colaiste Mhuire
Primary Education
Ballaghlea N.S.
semi professional Ballerina -
Youth Ballet West
Grade 7 - Royal Academy Of Dance
McDermott School Of Ballet