Kathryn Ryan
Co. Offaly
Summary
I am a dedicated professional with extensive past experience as a Garda, and I currently work as a substitute special needs assistant in an all-boys secondary school.
I possess excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a deep commitment to ensuring the safety, well-being, and personal development of others.
My diverse career path has equipped me with outstanding communication skills, problem-solving abilities, the ability to work and complete tasks to a deadline, and manage various tasks.
Alongside that, I hold a strong understanding of educational support for children with additional needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Assistant – Subbing
Garbally College
Co. Galway
11.2022 - Current
- I work alongside pupils with various additional needs e,g Autism, Downs syndrome and Epilepsy from 1st year to 6th year
- I assist these students with classroom work, carrying out tasks under the direction of the teacher.
- I also assist with care needs, e.g. Toileting, washing hands, etc.
- I assist with classwork preparation and liase closely with teaching staff.
Census Enumerator
Central Statistics Office
02.2022 - 05.2022
- This was a very busy job which entailed gathering information from 400 households in relation to the population of Ireland
- I worked on my own initiative and communication was a very important part of the role in order to liaise with members of the public
- The position was a short-term contract and one which I enjoyed
Garda
An Garda Siochana
11.2005 - 06.2021
- I started my career working in Dublin North Inner City in the Bridwell station in 2006 and I was based there until September 2009
- My duties here included dealing with prisoners daily in the courts, manning courts, beat and community duties and preparing files for court. I also carried out office duties in the Sergeants office i.e, filing , preparing reports and issuing summonses .
- In September 2009 I transferred to Westmeath Division where I was stationed in Delvin Garda station until October 2010 where I then took up position in the Garda Traffic Corps for 3 years
- I then moved onto the regular unit in Mullingar Garda station and took up role of Divisional controller, i.e., receiving emergency calls, dispatching Gardai to calls, dealing with other emergency units and viewing cctv monitors
- In October 2017 I commenced a career break to look after my 3 children whom at the time were all under 2 years of age
- All my duties as a Garda have taught me, empathy, patience, confidentiality, ability to work as part of a team and an excellent communicator
Education
Level 6 QFA - Special Needs Assisting Course
Galway/Roscommon Education Training Board
03-2022
Level 5 QFA - Special Needs Assisting Course
Laois/Offaly Education Training Board
12.2021
Level 7 Bachelor of Arts -
Garda Siochana College Templemore
03.2008
National Certificate - Business Studies
Galway -Mayo Institute of Technology
01.2003
Leaving Certificate -
Scoil Mhuire Secondary Ballinasloe
Ballinasloe, Co. Galway06.2000
Skills
- Child safeguarding and protection
- Crisis intervention
- Confidentiality
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Attention to detail
- Intellectual disabilities support
- Organisational skills
- Safety protocol adherence
- Behaviour management techniques
- Decision-making
- Collaboration with teachers
- Strong communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Patience
- Empathy
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant – Subbing
Garbally College
11.2022 - Current
Census Enumerator
Central Statistics Office
02.2022 - 05.2022
Garda
An Garda Siochana
11.2005 - 06.2021
Level 6 QFA - Special Needs Assisting Course
Galway/Roscommon Education Training Board
Level 5 QFA - Special Needs Assisting Course
Laois/Offaly Education Training Board
Level 7 Bachelor of Arts -
Garda Siochana College Templemore
National Certificate - Business Studies
Galway -Mayo Institute of Technology
Leaving Certificate -
Scoil Mhuire Secondary Ballinasloe
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