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Katie Concannon

Galway,Ireland

Summary

Compassionate Child and Youth Advocate with a BA in Early Years Education and a Master of Arts in Family Support. Expertise in coordinating support services, managing safeguarding concerns, and promoting inclusion for children and families facing complex challenges. Strong leadership and communication skills drive effective relationship building and empower vulnerable communities to achieve positive outcomes.

Overview

2
2
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Ealry learning centre manager

Cairde ELC
Galway
11.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily operations at early learning centre.
  • Coordinated staff schedules and classroom coverage.
  • Supported educators with child care routines and activities.

Child and Youth Advocacy Officer

Keldesso limited
Galway
01.2025 - 11.2025
  • Coordinated interagency support and facilitated Tusla referrals and safeguarding interventions to ensure comprehensive care for vulnerable populations.

Advocated for children, young people and families in Direct Provision using family support principles to enhance their wellbeing.

Promoted child development and family wellbeing by connecting families to essential services and resources.

St pats preschool and afterschool manager

Oranmore childcare ltd
Galway
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Managed preschool and afterschool services to enhance delivery of high-quality, child-centred early years education.
  • Supported children’s development, inclusion and wellbeing through partnership with families and relevant support services.
  • Led daily operations and ensured staff support while maintaining compliance with Tusla regulations and childcare policies.

Education

Master of Arts - Master (MA) Family Support

University of Galway
Galway
09.2024 - 04.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Access Aim And Increase

Mary Immaculate
Limerick
09.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Chevron University
Galway
09.2019 - 05.2022

Skills

  • Early childhood management
  • Tusla compliance
  • Child safeguarding
  • Family support coordination
  • Interagency coordination
  • Project planning
  • Staff development
  • Conflict resolution

Languages

English
First Language
Irish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Ealry learning centre manager

Cairde ELC
11.2025 - Current

Child and Youth Advocacy Officer

Keldesso limited
01.2025 - 11.2025

Master of Arts - Master (MA) Family Support

University of Galway
09.2024 - 04.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Access Aim And Increase

Mary Immaculate
09.2023 - 05.2024

St pats preschool and afterschool manager

Oranmore childcare ltd
09.2022 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Chevron University
09.2019 - 05.2022
Katie Concannon