Leahann Murphy
Bray,Wicklow
Summary
Compassionate person with natural ability to connect with children. Aims to create positive impact by supporting children's growth and well-being.
Energetic person with good organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies knowledge to findings.
Friendly and approachable person with excellent communication skills. Builds relationships easily and encourages participation in group settings. Proactive and engaging with practical health and safety knowledge.
Offering patience, and caring nature. Knowledgeable about child development and safety protocols. Ready to use and develop communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills in SNA role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Childminder
Ashling Mitchell
Bray, Wicklow
2024.09 - 2025.05
- Accompanied children on outings to ensure their safety.
- Prepared nutritious meals to encourage healthy eating habits.
- Created stimulating environment that encouraged learning and exploration.
- Maintained detailed records of each child's progress
- Developed creative activities for enhanced mental stimulation.
- Provided physical care for infants, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.
- Ensured child safety by supervising activities and providing clean environment.
- Facilitated nap times, helping children develop healthy sleep habits.
- Built trusted relationships with parents through outstanding levels of care and communication.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.
Childminder
Rebecca Gray
Greystones , Wicklow
2022.09 - 2024.06
- Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.
- Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions,
- Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
- Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
- Continuously exceeded parent expectations by accommodating last-minute schedule changes.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school, driving safely and arriving on time.
- Assisted in light housework and laundry to reduce parents' workload.
- Communicated clearly and attentively to improve children's language and listening skills.
- Built trusted relationships with parents through outstanding levels of care and communication.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks, including reading, crafts, baking and games.
- Facilitated personal development by allowing choices within boundaries.
- Provided emotional support during periods of distress or discomfort.
- Improved children's social skills through group play and interaction.
- Accompanied children on outings to ensure their safety.
Education
Selective Completed - Per -Hospital Emergency Care Council Course
Cardiac First Responders-Community
Wicklow2026-05
Special Needs Assistance level 5 and 6 - Special Needs Assistance
Cabinteely Adult Education
Cabinteely 2026-04
Leaving Certificate - Secondary Education
St Killians Community School
Bray2007-06
Skills
Sensory play implementation
Special needs experience
Healthy boundary setting
Nurturing attitude
Playful engagement
Child safety awareness
Autism spectrum understanding
Creating age-appropriate activities
Outstanding communication
Special needs support
Flexible and adaptable
Safeguarding and risk assessment
Behaviour management
Positive reinforcement techniques
Empathy and compassion
Child-focused
Infant cpr trained
Additional Information
Gym
Cooking
Walking
History visiting museums
Certification
- Cardiac First Responder-Community
- Special Needs Assistance Level -5
- Special Needs Assistance Level-6 (waiting results)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childminder
Ashling Mitchell
2024.09 - 2025.05
Childminder
Rebecca Gray
2022.09 - 2024.06
Selective Completed - Per -Hospital Emergency Care Council Course
Cardiac First Responders-Community
Special Needs Assistance level 5 and 6 - Special Needs Assistance
Cabinteely Adult Education
Leaving Certificate - Secondary Education
St Killians Community School