Lauren Boyhan
26 Fr. O' Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Co.Laois
Summary
Project Worker with over a years experience working within the educational sector. A knowledge and experience of working with children and young people who may be at risk of educational disadvantage through early school leaving. I am hardworking and passionate about helping people within their communities. I possess a strong work ethic, highly ambitious and motivated attitude in my current role and in all roles I have gained experience in. I have developed strong interpersonal skills through my extensive employment, in areas such as the public health system, food industry, recruitment, administration and hospitality. I spent 5 years exploring some of these industries in Australia where I obtained valuable life experiences. My main strengths include communication, working independently and working within a team. Actively seeking clinical placement within the field of Psychology
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Worker
Edenderry School Completion Programme
2023.04 - Current
- Provide one-to-one, group support, and interventions to identified children and young people in primary and post-primary schools as part of the delivery of the School Completion Programme
- Organize and facilitate the provision of in-school, out-of-school, after-school and holiday time supports and evidence-based/informed programmes for identified children and young people
- Engage and support children and young people to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours in the areas of social and emotional literacy, personal effectiveness, school readiness, and educational achievement to enable them to participate effectively in the school environment
- Enable and empower students to participate in their formal education and other learning and development activities within the school environment
- Work collaboratively with other Tusla Education Support Service including Home School Liaison Coordinators, Educational Welfare Officers, the School Care team, Principals, and other professionals to identify the students to be engaged with the project and to plan interventions for children and young people across appropriate services to compliment SCP interventions
- Report to the Project Coordinator and the Local Management Committee as required
- Keeping up to date with local, regional, and national developments in the educational welfare sector, concerning both policy and practice
- Complete reports and other administrative tasks and record procedures as required including attendance tracking and managing files about students engaged
- Follow policies and procedures prescribed by Edenderry SCP about child protection and other matters
- Undertake any other work relevant to the development of the programme as they may arise
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Midlands Regional Hospital
2022.04 - Current
- Specimen reception and sorting/ labelling of samples
- Full processing of specimens for external referral laboratories
- Preparation of laboratory reagents and solutions, calibration and use of pH meter when required for process of samples
- Dealing with telephone queries from healthcare professionals in house and GP practices
- Strict adherence to health and safety policy in accordance with Laboratory accreditation standards ISO 15189
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Beaumont Hospital
2020.02 - 2022.03
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Advanced Laboratory Technician
2019.11 - 2020.02
Senior Recruitment Consultant
ISM Training and Recruitment
2019.02 - 2019.05
Recruitment Consultant
DW Services
2017.03 - 2018.12
Traffic Control Coordinator
QC Communications
2016.08 - 2017.03
Bartender
The Ship Inn
2013.08 - 2015.01
Sales Assistant
Heaton's Department Store
2012.10 - 2013.06
Microbiology Lab Assistant ( Student )
Midlands Regional Hospital
2012.08 - 2012.09
Environmental Technician ( Student )
Kilkenny County Council
2012.06 - 2012.08
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience With Biopharmaceuticals Honours Degree
Institute of Technology Carlow
CarlowBachelor of Science - Integrative Counselling And Psychotherapy
IICP, Tallaght
Dublin, Ireland09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience Ordinary Degree Level 7
Institute of Technology Carlow
Carlow, CW11.2011
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Creativity and critical thinking
- Approachability, Empathy and ability to relate to young people
- Evaluating & Decision making
- IT - outlook, word, excel, powerpoint
- Leadership
- Planning and Organization
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Understanding and commitment
Boxing, Running
I'm currently boxing at amateur level in St. Brigid's Boxing Club Edenderry. I have been a member here for the past 2 years. I also enjoy running in my spare time as part of my training. I help out with underage children, teaching them the fundamentals of boxing.
Timeline
Project Worker
Edenderry School Completion Programme
2023.04 - Current
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Midlands Regional Hospital
2022.04 - Current
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Beaumont Hospital
2020.02 - 2022.03
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Advanced Laboratory Technician
2019.11 - 2020.02
Senior Recruitment Consultant
ISM Training and Recruitment
2019.02 - 2019.05
Recruitment Consultant
DW Services
2017.03 - 2018.12
Traffic Control Coordinator
QC Communications
2016.08 - 2017.03
Bartender
The Ship Inn
2013.08 - 2015.01
Sales Assistant
Heaton's Department Store
2012.10 - 2013.06
Microbiology Lab Assistant ( Student )
Midlands Regional Hospital
2012.08 - 2012.09
Environmental Technician ( Student )
Kilkenny County Council
2012.06 - 2012.08
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience With Biopharmaceuticals Honours Degree
Institute of Technology Carlow
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Counselling And Psychotherapy
IICP, Tallaght
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience Ordinary Degree Level 7
Institute of Technology Carlow
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