Conscientious educator with background in tutoring & mentoring across various disciplines.
Skilled in creating engaging and personalized learning experiences to meet individual student needs.
Demonstrate an ability to foster an environment conducive to learning, and improve and advance academic performance through creative teaching strategies, support, and positive, thoughtful, encouragement.
Enhance student confidence and foster love for learning.
Committed to continuing professional development and learning.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent emotional Intelligence.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Tutor
Children's Therapy Centre
Mullingar
12.2020 - Current
Preparation of handouts, study materials, and other teaching aids.
Facilitate discussions and interactive activities to enhance engagement and enrich comprehension of the subject matter.
Facilitate counseling skills practice.
Use technology to diversify and enhance learning.
Evaluate student progress through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
Provide personalized feedback on student work.
Adapt teaching techniques depending on the needs of individual students or classes.
Attend relevant training sessions in order to enhance tutoring practices and techniques.
Motivate and support students using a person-centered approach.
Monitor and record students' progress.
Providing feedback to the college.
Clinical Supervisor
General Population & Children's Therapy Centre
01.2019 - Current
Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to trainee therapists.
Assess and evaluate MA students' clinical practice, competencies, and performance.
Provide feedback to students and college to ensure quality standards were met.
Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to accredited clinical practitioners.
Psychotherapist Specializing in Play Therapy.
Private Practice
01.2012 - Current
Provide psychotherapy services including cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and family systems therapy.
Develop individualized treatment plans for clients, incorporating evidence-based interventions.
Assess client needs by conducting initial intake interviews and administering diagnostic assessments.
Social & Emotional Support
St. Colman’s, NS
09.2010 - Current
Incorporate treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
Provide psychoeducational talks and outreach programs, to parents, social service agencies, educators, and general public audiences.
Educate clients on healthy coping strategies to reduce stress levels and improve overall well-being.
Conduct crisis intervention sessions in order to de-escalate situations and provide support for clients in need.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Provide psychotherapy services, including cognitive-behaviour therapy and trauma-focused therapy.
Support Worker
St. Colman’s N.S.
01.2010 - Current
Support children's social, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral needs.
Support teaching staff.
Monitor children's well-being and report changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
Encourage children to participate in social activities that promote their physical health and mental wellbeing.
Liaise effectively between other professionals involved in care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers, and family members.
One-to-one and group sessions: focus on developing communication and social skills, problem solving techniques, & self-confidence building.
Resource Teacher
St Colman’s N.S.
Mullingar
01.2008 - 01.2010
Substitute teaching:
St. Colman's N.S. Mullingar
Curraghmore N.S. Mullingar
St. Mary's Secondary School, Edenderry, Co. Offaly
Supervisor / Instructor
Muriosa Foundation
Delvin
01.2006 - 01.2008
Supporting adolescents and adults with mild and moderate disabilities.
Special Needs Assistant
St Marys School
Rathowen
01.2002 - 01.2006
Tutor
Mullingar Senior Traveller Training Centre
01.1998 - 01.2002
Teaching and project work in preparation for NCVA Certification.
Facilitator
Co Offaly Adult Education Centre
01.1997 - 01.1997
Facilitator to Parent Involvement Programmes.
Tutor
Co Offaly Literacy Scheme
01.1993 - 01.1993
From ‘one to one’ tuition to group facilitation & preparation for City and Guilds Certification.
Owner/Manager
Pre-School Playgroup
Ballina
01.1986 - 01.1991
Clerical Officer
Voluntary Health Insurance (VHI)
Dublin
01.1982 - 01.1982
Education
Dip. Spiritual Counselling Skills -
05.2021
Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator Training -
05.2019
Dip. Creative Supervision -
05.2018
Intensive Filial Therapy Training Programme -
05.2017
Master of Arts in Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapy -
05.2015
Level 1 Theraplay Training -
05.2013
P Grad. Dip. in Play-Therapy (Honours) -
05.2013
Train the Trainer Certification -
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) Community Studies -
05.2008
Dip. in Arts, Community Studies (First Class Honours) -
05.2006
Dip. in Special Needs in Education -
05.2003
Groupwork module certification for the National certificate in Humanities, Adult & Community Education -
05.2001
Counselling Skills Cert. -
05.1995
Adult Literacy and Basic Education Tutor Certification -
05.1993
Montessori Diploma -
05.1990
Certificate in Arts & Crafts in Education -
05.1985
Certificate in Childcare & Pre School-Education -
05.1981
Certificate in Secretarial Studies -
05.1980
Leaving Certificate -
05.1979
Skills
Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint
E-mail/internet usage
Activity-Based Learning
Student Motivation
Progress Monitoring
Online tutoring
Volunteer Experience
Rainbows Programme Facilitator, 05/10 - 05/14
Support worker, Rape Crisis Centre in the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) Mullingar Hospital, 05/12 - 05/14
Community Meals on Wheels, 05/04 - 05/06
Assistant at Tutor Training Programmes, Co. Offaly Adult Literacy Scheme, 05/96
Assistant at Naoinra Playschool, Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Tullamore, 05/94
Secretary to Mucklagh Primary School Parents Association, 05/94 - 05/96
Member of St. Vincent de Paul Society, 05/86 - 05/91
References
Mr, Ger Behan, Principal, St. Colman’s N.S., Bellview, Mullingar, Westmeath, (044) 9340901
Ms. Eileen Prendiville, Director of Academic Affairs, Children’s Therapy Centre, Ballymore, Westmeath, (087) 6488149, childrenstherapycentre@gmail.com
Ms. Siobhan Prendiville, MA Course Leader, Children's Therapy Centre, Ballymore, Westmeath, childrenstherapycentre@gmail.com
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Academic Tutor
Children's Therapy Centre
12.2020 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
General Population & Children's Therapy Centre
01.2019 - Current
Psychotherapist Specializing in Play Therapy.
Private Practice
01.2012 - Current
Social & Emotional Support
St. Colman’s, NS
09.2010 - Current
Support Worker
St. Colman’s N.S.
01.2010 - Current
Resource Teacher
St Colman’s N.S.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Supervisor / Instructor
Muriosa Foundation
01.2006 - 01.2008
Special Needs Assistant
St Marys School
01.2002 - 01.2006
Tutor
Mullingar Senior Traveller Training Centre
01.1998 - 01.2002
Facilitator
Co Offaly Adult Education Centre
01.1997 - 01.1997
Tutor
Co Offaly Literacy Scheme
01.1993 - 01.1993
Owner/Manager
Pre-School Playgroup
01.1986 - 01.1991
Clerical Officer
Voluntary Health Insurance (VHI)
01.1982 - 01.1982
Dip. Spiritual Counselling Skills -
Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator Training -
Dip. Creative Supervision -
Intensive Filial Therapy Training Programme -
Master of Arts in Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapy -
Level 1 Theraplay Training -
P Grad. Dip. in Play-Therapy (Honours) -
Train the Trainer Certification -
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) Community Studies -
Dip. in Arts, Community Studies (First Class Honours) -
Dip. in Special Needs in Education -
Groupwork module certification for the National certificate in Humanities, Adult & Community Education -
Counselling Skills Cert. -
Adult Literacy and Basic Education Tutor Certification -
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Mary Bridge Children's Therapy ServicesCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Services