Martha Fox
Castleisland,Co Kerry
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with strong special educational needs experience, supported by a completed level 6 SNA course. Demonstrates solid knowledge of Aistear and Siolta frameworks, ensuring developmentally appropriate and child-centred practice. Fully compliant with safeguarding requirements through completion of Child First training, while consistently maintaining high standards of time efficiency in daily responsibilities. Keen to contribute these skills within a supportive early years or educational setting focused on inclusive practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Preschool Leader (2022- present
Little Voyagers Ardfert
Ardfert, Co Kerry
2022.08 - Current
- Created an inclusive learning environment which catered to diverse needs of children; promoted equality amongst students consequently.
- Planned and implemented activities that created a holistic learning environment
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular interaction; enhanced trust and confidence in our services as a result.
- Created Long, medium and short term planning with preschool team
- Helped create a welcoming environment for new staff members and created long term positive relationships with staff thorough effective communication and teamwork
- Inclusion Coordinator since september 2025: Interacted with aim coordinator on visits to the setting and communicated with her any developments with children receiving aims and planned with the aim coordinator and aim support about future goals for children
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children through interactions, engaging in the activities myself
Childcare assistant
Giraffe Childcare Liffey Valley
Dublin, Leinster
2021.08 - 2022.07
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment by observing children's behaviour and organising age-appropriate activities.
- Enhanced children's social development by facilitating group play and interaction.
- Completed necessary administrative tasks including attendance records and incident reports meticulously.
- Promoted effective communication with parents to keep them informed about their child's progress.
- Collaborated closely with other staff members to provide consistent care approach across the board.
Centra Castleisland
Shop assistant
Castleisland, Co Kerry
2017.11 - 2021.07
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Level 6 - Linc Course
Mary Immacualte College
Limerick 2024.09 - 2025.06
Bachelor Level 8 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Mary Immacualte College
Limerick 2017.09 - 2021.06
Postgraduate Certificate - Trauma Studies
University College Cork
Cork 2021.09 - 2022.06
Skills
- Aistear and Siolta knowledge
- Child first completed
- Time efficiency
- Lamh and Hanen course
- Level 6 SNA completed
- Problem-solving
Availabilty
Available from September 2026
Timeline
Level 6 - Linc Course
Mary Immacualte College
2024.09 - 2025.06
Preschool Leader (2022- present
Little Voyagers Ardfert
2022.08 - Current
Postgraduate Certificate - Trauma Studies
University College Cork
2021.09 - 2022.06
Childcare assistant
Giraffe Childcare Liffey Valley
2021.08 - 2022.07
Centra Castleisland
Shop assistant
2017.11 - 2021.07
Bachelor Level 8 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Mary Immacualte College
2017.09 - 2021.06