Keelin McEntee
Dublin
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Compassionate Special Needs Assistant with background in providing individualized support and care to students with special needs. Strengths include adaptability, patience, and strong communication skills crucial for coordinating between teachers, parents, and other professionals involved in each student's education. Previous roles have demonstrated significant impact on student progress through implementation of personalized learning plans and fostering inclusive classroom environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SNA
Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School
Dublin
09.2021 - Current
- Provided customized support to students with special needs in class.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
Bus Escort
Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School
Dublin
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Maintained passenger safety by strictly following all relevant traffic laws and regulations.
- Greeted passengers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations such as accidents or medical emergencies.
- Assisted passengers in loading wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
Lifeguard
Aura de Paul
Dublin
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following accidents or other incidents.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
Volunteer
Arch Club
Dublin
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Special Needs Assisting
The Open College
Dublin10-2022
Skills
- Empathic
- Patient
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Assistance with primary and secondary care needs
- Meet the child's needs inside and outside of the classroom
- Ability to work as part of a team
- The capacity to remain calm in challenging situations
- Problem solving skills
- Patient Manual Handling
- Evacuation Chair Training
- Diabetes Awareness
- Emergency First Aid
- Urinary Catheter Training
- Buccal Midazolam Familiartsation Training
Timeline
Bus Escort
Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School
04.2022 - 10.2024
SNA
Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School
09.2021 - Current
Lifeguard
Aura de Paul
11.2019 - 06.2021
Volunteer
Arch Club
01.2017 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Special Needs Assisting
The Open College
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