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Katie Ryan

Co. Offaly,Ireland

Summary

Offering strong organisational and communication skills, with a background in administrative support and keen attention to detail. Knowledgeable about school operations and procedures, ensuring smooth day-to-day activities. Ready to use and develop time management, interpersonal, and IT skills in the School secretary role.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

School secretary

Department For Education
Cornafulla
04.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between teaching staff and non-teaching staff promoting teamwork within the school.
  • Helped maintain a clean and organised school environment, promoting a welcoming atmosphere for learning.
  • Used excellent interpersonal skills during interactions with students, parents, and teachers, enhancing the school's reputation.
  • Ensured timely distribution of school communications to staff and parents, keeping them all informed.
  • Handled all incoming calls and correspondence promptly, ensuring positive relations with external parties.
  • Provided first aid care to ill or injured students whilst waiting for parents to arrive.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for field trips, ensuring the safety of students.
  • Maintained up-to-date student records, adhering to confidentiality protocols.
  • Assisted the principal with administrative tasks, providing necessary support for effective leadership.
  • Organised school events.
  • Welcomed visitors at the reception area, creating a friendly atmosphere.
  • Coordinated meetings for staff members and parents, improving communication.
  • Undertook general administrative duties, including photocopying and generating parent-teacher correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date databases containing confidential information.
  • Managed and maintained school accounts, collecting annual fees with zero error.
  • Oversaw and monitored daily attendance records for pupils and staff, using databiz solutions.

SNA

Department For Education
Garbally College Ballinasloe
11.2022 - 04.2025
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted special needs students with academic and professional development.
  • Worked closely with the special education department to address the needs of pupils with learning difficulties.
  • Supported special needs students in a classroom, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.
  • Provided comprehensive support to travellers with special needs or requests.

Garda

Department of Justice
Mullingar, County Westmeath
11.2005 - 06.2021
  • I started my career working in Dublin North Inner City at the Bridwell station
    In 2006, 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 Sergeant's 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
    ●
    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 - Special Needs Assisting Course,

GRETB
Ballinasloe, County Galway
03.2022 -

Level 7 - Policing Studies

Garda Siochana College
03.2008 -

Level 5 SNA - Special Needs Assisting Course,

LOETB
Birr, County Offaly
10.2021 -

Skills

  • School event coordination
  • Multitasking expertise
  • Calendar organisation
  • Professionalism displaying
  • Respectful interaction
  • Reception duties fulfilment
  • School software familiarity
  • Proactive attitude
  • Parent-Teacher liaison
  • Knowledge of school software
  • School procedures understanding
  • Student database maintenance
  • Basic first aid

Timeline

School secretary

Department For Education
04.2025 - Current

SNA

Department For Education
11.2022 - 04.2025

Level 6 - Special Needs Assisting Course,

GRETB
03.2022 -

Level 5 SNA - Special Needs Assisting Course,

LOETB
10.2021 -

Level 7 - Policing Studies

Garda Siochana College
03.2008 -

Garda

Department of Justice
11.2005 - 06.2021

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