Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests + Volunteering
References
Timeline
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Fiona Kelly

Arklow, COUNTY WICKLOW

Summary

Compassionate Education Assistant with background in Special Needs education. Familiarity with creating supportive learning environments, adapting teaching methods to individual student needs and coordinating with educators for personalized plans. Strengths include patience, strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards fostering academic growth. Previous work has resulted in enhanced student engagement, improved learning outcomes and increased inclusivity in classroom settings.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Assistant

Faybella
Arklow, COUNTY WICKLOW, Ireland
02.2020 - Current

Managed physical store operations and facilitated online order processing and return procedures.

Identified and responded promptly to customer needs.

Demonstrate flexibility to support key events such as Christmas, sales, bank holidays, and stock-take.

Remerchandise and redesign the shop floor and window display.

Implemented a proactive approach in efficiently managing tasks and promptly resolving sales floor issues.

Successfully managed team's workload and coordinated tasks to meet company expectations

Special Needs Assistant (SNA) - Work Experience

Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir
Arklow, COUNTY WICKLOW
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Encourage pupils' participation in social and academic processes.
  • Regularly attended staff meetings for updates and insights, consistently completed monthly observations to track progress, and compiled thorough learner journals to assess children's development.
  • Supported and supervised children while boarding and alighting school buses, including occasional travel as a guardian.
  • Provided support in maintaining health and safety by assisting with clothing, feeding, toileting, and general hygiene.
  • Supported out-of-school visits, walks, examinations, and related activities.
  • Supervise pupils during assembly, recreational, and dispersal periods.
  • Aided with classroom organization and setup.

Store Manager

Next
Arklow, COUNTY WICKLOW
09.2010 - 12.2014
  • Maintained an up-to-date awareness of product features and specifications.
  • Achieved high standards in customer care and service.
  • Managed the organization and supervision of stock housekeeping, merchandising, and presentation.
  • Focused on maintaining security awareness and controlling stock loss.
  • Utilized effective resource management techniques to oversee the sales floor.
  • Set and maintained high standards to meet company goals.
  • Assigned and monitored task delegation to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills and motivated the team through personal example.

Store Manager

Onyx Leather
Blackrock, County Dublin
06.2005 - 08.2010
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Planned special promotions or discounts based on market trends.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.

Sales Assistant

Some Clothing
Perth, Australia
06.2004 - 05.2005

Store Manager

Onyx Leather
11.2001 - 05.2004

Administrative Assistant

Dell Computers
Bray, County Wicklow
01.1999 - 10.2001

Sales Assistant

Tesco
Bray, COUNTY WICKLOW
09.1997 - 12.1998

Education

High School Diploma -

Loreto Secondary School Bray
Bray, County Wicklow
09-1999

Skills

  • Progress Monitoring
  • Special education expertise
  • Teaching strategies
  • Emotional Support
  • Social Skills Development
  • Behavior Modification
  • Parent Communication
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Classroom Organization
  • Behavioral plan management

Certification

  • Distinction in Special Needs Assisting QQI L6 - Gorey Community College (June 2019)
  • Sales Manager / Supervisor Course - Next (October 2011)

Interests + Volunteering

I enjoy running as member of St Benedict Inbhear Mór Athletics Club where I also volunteer to coach and train the younger members.

Parkrun.ie volunteer for junior Sunday Morning run - organising the finish funnel, operating the timer, or scanning barcodes using the simple Virtual Volunteer app. To be the eyes and ears of parkrun and responsible for the health and safety of the participants.

Member of the Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir Parents Association – we help to help enrich the educational environment and learning experience of all students through parents and teachers’ involvement. Arranging various activities such as providing support through fund raising and event organising for major school events.,

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Assistant

Faybella
02.2020 - Current

Special Needs Assistant (SNA) - Work Experience

Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir
03.2019 - 06.2019

Store Manager

Next
09.2010 - 12.2014

Store Manager

Onyx Leather
06.2005 - 08.2010

Sales Assistant

Some Clothing
06.2004 - 05.2005

Store Manager

Onyx Leather
11.2001 - 05.2004

Administrative Assistant

Dell Computers
01.1999 - 10.2001

Sales Assistant

Tesco
09.1997 - 12.1998

High School Diploma -

Loreto Secondary School Bray
Fiona Kelly