Laura Redmond
Carlow,CW
Summary
Dedicated Child Minder with a strong background in emotional development and activity planning, honed at St Brigid's GNS Killester. Skilled in meal preparation and fostering positive reinforcement, I create engaging routines that enhance children's wellbeing and learning experiences. Committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Minder
Joanne Barry, Connor Barry
04.2020 - 08.2025
- Assisting with school drop off and pick up, helping with homework and bringing children to and from after school activities.
- Preparing school lunches and dinner daily.
- Ensuring the mental and emotional wellbeing of the children.
- Helping create routine and structure for the children.
- Organizing activities within and outside the house.
Special Needs Assistant, Substitute
St Brigid's GNS Killester
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted students on movement breaks when necessary.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Implemented visual aids, sensory tools, and adaptive equipment to facilitate student engagement and participation in classroom activities.
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
Chef De Partie
Gilhooley's Irish Pub
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth through skill development and encouragement of creative experimentation in the kitchen environment.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Chef De Partie
Tracey Hotchkins
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Placing orders from suppliers.
- Creating a weekly menu.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
Chef De Partie
Osteria Lucio
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Worked my way up from a commis chef to a chef de partie. I started working on the starters and desserts section then worked my way up to the grill and pasta section gaining knowledge in all areas of the kitchen.
- Maintained a great knowledge of HACCP.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products for optimal menu offerings.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Education
Special Needs Assistant
Progressive College
Dublin05-2025
Higher Certificate - Culinary Arts
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin08-2017
High School Diploma -
Holy Faith Clontarf
Dublin06-2013
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Activity planning
- Child supervision
- Meal preparation
- Emotional development
- Positive reinforcement
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Age-appropriate activities
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant, Substitute
St Brigid's GNS Killester
10.2024 - 07.2025
Child Minder
Joanne Barry, Connor Barry
04.2020 - 08.2025
Chef De Partie
Tracey Hotchkins
10.2019 - 01.2020
Chef De Partie
Gilhooley's Irish Pub
07.2019 - 09.2020
Chef De Partie
Osteria Lucio
06.2015 - 03.2019
Special Needs Assistant
Progressive College
Higher Certificate - Culinary Arts
Dublin Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Holy Faith Clontarf
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