Mary Barry
Carrigtohill,Cork
Summary
Compassionate individual with desire to make positive impact in lives of individuals and families. Solid foundation in Non-Directive Play Therapy and techniques and practical experience in providing support and guidance to clients. Knowledgeable of evidence-based practices and ability to form positive relationships with clients, families and teams.
Highly skilled professional with more than 30 years of experience both in therapeutic and education fields. Works with care and compassion and an emphasis on enabling and promoting children and familes to achieve optimal potential.
Dedicated to ongoing learning and professional development.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Play Therapy Manager
Before 5 Family Centre
Churchfield, Cork City , Cork
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Established and Managed a Play Therapy project in a Community Family Centre
- Goal to deliver an accessible, afforable Therapeutic practise in a community with a high percentage of socio econmic challenges.
- Collaborated with community organisations, social agencies and crisis support groups to provide clients with a considered and tailored intervention model to meet their emotional and mental health needs.
- Initiated therapeutic assessments to assess psychological and social factors.
- Developed and implemented individualised treatment plans to fit client goals and objectives.
- Educated and advised families techniques in dealing with children's emotional needs and behavioural challenges.
- Monitored client progress to update case records and reports.
- Practiced confidentiality, equality and diversity policies to adhere to professional practice standards.
- Provided advice and referrals for community and school agencies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop family support plans.
- Participated in meetings and training to align with guidelines and procedures and to maintain Continuous professional development.
Childcare Manager
Before 5 Famly Centre
Churchfield, Cork City , Cork
09.2001 - 08.2019
- Managed Childcare services in Family Centre delivering Creche, Montessori Preschool and Afterschool Programmes.
- Hired and trained new staff, maintaining quality of care and education.
- Established policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory needs and to maintain high professional delivery of services to children and families.
- Followed established laws and regulations to keep children safe and protected.
- Directed child registration activities and maintained associated records for reference and statutory reasons.
- Spearheaded care and education programmes for children and supported continuous learning opportunities for staff.
- Offered support and inclusion to children from different backgrounds and enforced policies to curb discrimination.
- Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.
- Managed staff rotas, planning workloads effectively and strategically, clearly communicating targets to staff for smooth, efficient service delivery.
- Guided and coached staff to achieve individual growth and professional development.
Special Education teacher
Brothers Of Charity , Lota
Silversprings, Cork
09.2000 - 08.2001
Special Education teacher
Stewarts Hospital
Palmerstown , Dublin
09.1997 - 08.2000
Montessori Teacher
Before 5 Family Centre
Churchfield, Cork
09.1987 - 08.1997
Education
Post Graduate Higher Diploma - Play Therapy
University of York
United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Childcare Studies
University College Cork
Cork AMI Montessori Diploma - 3 -12 Years - Education
AMI Montessori College
Dublin Benincasa Diploma In Special Education -
AMI Montessori College
Dublin Skills
- Project Management
- Person Centred Approach
- Interpersonal Skills
- Therapy programs
- Trauma Informed Approach
- Progress monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff Management
- Team Building
- Training and mentoring
- Supervision Experience
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and writing communication
- Computer proficient
- Positive and encouraging
- Kind and empathetic Therapist
Timeline
Play Therapy Manager
Before 5 Family Centre
09.2019 - 08.2023
Childcare Manager
Before 5 Famly Centre
09.2001 - 08.2019
Post Graduate Higher Diploma - Play Therapy
University of York
04.2001 -
Special Education teacher
Brothers Of Charity , Lota
09.2000 - 08.2001
Special Education teacher
Stewarts Hospital
09.1997 - 08.2000
Montessori Teacher
Before 5 Family Centre
09.1987 - 08.1997
Diploma of Higher Education - Childcare Studies
University College Cork
AMI Montessori Diploma - 3 -12 Years - Education
AMI Montessori College
Benincasa Diploma In Special Education -
AMI Montessori College
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