LOUISE RYAN
Carlingford,Co Louth
Summary
Compassionate, reliable Social Care Professional, furthering student development through exceptional care and support. Using developed abilities in relationship building and behaviour management to offer effective care and support in educational settings with a wealth of knowledge.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early intervention specialist
Self employed- contracted by Down syndrome
Louth
2023.01 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, resulting in cohesive support networks for families.
- Utilised play-based therapy techniques for increased engagement from children.
- Improved communication skills in children with speech and language therapy techniques.
- Liaised with health visitors and GPs, ensuring holistic care for the child.
- Enhanced child development by implementing early intervention strategies.
- Drafted detailed reports documenting progress over time.
Special needs assistant
St. Louis' Post Primary School
, Dundalk, Co.Louth
2025.10 - 2026.06
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop typing skills.
- supported students enagae with the curriculum
- supported students to be confident in their abilities
- supported students with medical needs
Special needs assistant
Bush Post Primary School
Louth
2023.09 - 2024.12
Special needs assistant
Ballyowen meadows special school
Loughlinstown, Dublin, Leinster
2012.08 - 2017.08
Special needs assistant
St. Michael's House
Donaghmede, Dublin
2009.05 - 2012.08
Health care assistant
St. Michael's House
Dublin, Respite, Residentials, individualised services
2005.02 - 2009.05
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Social Care -
Dublin institute of Technology
Dublin 2004.09 - 2007.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Neuro dramatic play
Dr Sue Jennings
2023.01 - 2023.09
QQI level 6 - Health services supervisory management
QQI
2021.05 - 2022.11
QQI level 5 - special needs assisting, children with special needs
QQi 5
/2018 - /2019
Skills
Therapeutic techniques implementation
Additional Educational Needs knowledge
Observation report writing
Autism spectrum understanding
Developmental screening tools use
Child case management
Early childhood development understanding
Child protection awareness
Sensory processing disorder knowledge
Child development assessment
Confidentiality practices
Conducting home visits experience
Early literacy promotion techniques
Parent-Child interaction support
REFERENCES
- Brian Gilboy, Service Manager, MARIA GORETTI CHILDREN’S RESPITE, 086 0478997
- Geraldine Gherin, S.E.N teacher, Bush Post Primary School, 086 2379278
VOLUNTEER ROLES
Civil Defence, 10 year service with Civil Defence,
Chairperson Carlingford Playground Committee,
Carlingford Tidy Towns-volunteer,
Carlingford Community Development Committee
Glenmore Athletics Club-committee member and Grant Application Position/ Development Co-ordinator
St.Oliver’s N.S Board of Management Parent Representative
Abbey Court Residents Association Chairperson,
Community Games Cooley Area Chairperson
Organised numerous Fundraising and community events e.g. Wave of Light, Fashion Shows., Established and ran a Baby Support Group in Carlingford (2015-2018) & Cooley Parent and Toddler Group (2016-2019)
TRAINING
- White Ribbon
- First Aid training
- Brain calm certified (Brenda Cassidy)
- Food Safety Certified
- Children First Child Protection Training
- Fire Safety Certified
- Safeguarding Adults and Children at risk
- Lamh Training
- PECS Training
- TEAACH Training
- Manual Handling Certified
- People handling Certified
- MAPA (Managing Actual or Potential Aggression) Certified
- Autism Awareness training
- Wheelchair Clamping
- Medication Management
- Asthma and inhaler technique training
Affiliations
- Art- acrylic painting, cooking, gardening-grow your own, flowers, sewing, walking
Timeline
Special needs assistant
St. Louis' Post Primary School
2025.10 - 2026.06
Special needs assistant
Bush Post Primary School
2023.09 - 2024.12
Early intervention specialist
Self employed- contracted by Down syndrome
2023.01 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Neuro dramatic play
Dr Sue Jennings
2023.01 - 2023.09
QQI level 6 - Health services supervisory management
QQI
2021.05 - 2022.11
Special needs assistant
Ballyowen meadows special school
2012.08 - 2017.08
Special needs assistant
St. Michael's House
2009.05 - 2012.08
Health care assistant
St. Michael's House
2005.02 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Arts in Social Care -
Dublin institute of Technology
2004.09 - 2007.08
QQI level 5 - special needs assisting, children with special needs
QQi 5
/2018 - /2019