Megan O’Kane
Foxrock,Dublin
Summary
Caring and compassionate childminder with experience creating safe and comfortable environments for children . Uses exceptional communication skills to support and encourage children. Skilled at using art, music and physical activities to enhance learning development.
I am currently studying undergraduate Psychology Degree part time and seeking childminding that will fit with my college timetable in the evenings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Childcare assistant
Little Maples Creche and Pre school
Cabinteely , Dublin
2023.12 - 2024.09
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Promoted effective communication with parents to keep them informed about their child's progress.
- Adapted childcare methods to cater for individual needs, enabling every child to thrive within the setting.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the play area, reducing risk of infection among children .
- Encouraged positive behaviours using various recognition methods.
- Fed meals , changed diapers and assisted children to use toilet.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks, including reading, crafts, baking and games.
- Prepared craft materials encouraging creativity among children.
Childcare assistant / Afterschool
Busy Bees Childcare
Stillorgan
2022.09 - 2023.08
- Taking care of small groups of 10-12 children
- Ensuring the children's needs are met throughout the day
- Daily responsible for cleaning and hygiene
- Food and nutrition need for the children
- Helping the children develop and learn life skills in Montessori
- Helping with homework for afterschool
- Marinating and following policies and procedures in line with children's organizations such as Tulsa
- Supporting one-on-one care to children
- Creating new games and activities
- Collecting the children from school
- Assessing and reporting on a weekly update on the children
- Conversing with families each day.
Receptionist
The Insight Centre
Blackrock Mount Merrion
2021.10 - 2022.09
- Promoting and working in an ethical and professional manner
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Organizing appointments and taking enquiries
- Running computer systems including G Suite and MS Office/Phorest
- Taking payment and producing invoices and receipts
- Ordering supplies/materials and paying creditors
- Diary/calendar management of the full Psychology team
- Assisting the Psychology team in other administrative duties as required
- Assisting with the organization of workshop training for parents and schools
- Contributing to the center's social networking sites
- Attending and contributing to Review Meetings when held
- Liaising with other disciplines in relation to assessments
- Maintaining detailed statistical or other records relating to psychology
- Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Makeup artist / sales assistant
Nars Cosmetics Brown Thomas
Dublin
2018.09 - 2021.08
- Advising clients on makeup and skincare
- Hosting makeup masterclasses
- Training for new makeup artists within the company
- Training makeup trends and styles
- Handling all social media
- Motivating the team with sales and artistry
- Handling the daily figures and targets.
Makeup artist / sales assistant
Inglot Cosmetics
Dundrum Dublin
2016.08 - 2018.08
- Applying makeup on customers
- Creating new styles within the makeup industry and keeping up with trends
- Maintaining sales and averages
- Dealing with customer queries and complaints
- Inspiring the younger generations who are interested in makeup to pursue a career
- Doing makeup masterclasses and demos to teach in front of people and new staff
- Taking on makeup courses like introduction to artist and teen.
Sales Assistant
Uniformity
Dublin
2014.06 - 2015.10
- Welcoming customers into the store
- Dealing with customer complaints and queries
- Maintaining tidiness on the floor at all times
- Assisting people within the fitting room
- Advising customers on styles and sizes
- Stock room maintenance.
Education
Bachelor's in Psychology -
Dublin Business School
Dublin, County Dublin 2021.09 - Current
SNA Level 5 -
Progressive College
Dublin 2022.07 - 2022.09
Advanced/Higher Certificate in Nutrition -
Open College
Dublin, County Dublin 2021.02 - 2021.06
Advanced/Higher Certificate in Criminology and Forensic Science -
City Colleges Dublin
2020.01 -
Advanced/Higher Certificate in Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School – Manicure and Pedicure -
Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School
2017.01 -
ITEC Award/Higher Certificate in Blackrock Further Education Theatrical and Media Makeup Artist -
Blackrock Further Education
2015.01 - 2017.01
St. Andrews College Dublin
2009.01 - 2015.01
Kill O The Grange National School
2001.01 - 2009.01
Skills
- Child development understanding
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Health and safety compliance
- Understanding special needs
- Positive reinforcement use
- Meal preparation
- Behavioural Management
- First aid certified
- Child protection understanding
Accomplishments
- Trained Qualified ITEC/FETEC theatrical makeup artist ITEC
- Qualified in Beauty therapy
- Coaching junior school in hockey
- Fully trained in Word/Office/Excel and Office admin
- Trained in Makeup Artistry in Inglot
- First Aid and Tusla Child protection certs
- Year 3 of my Psychology level 8 in Dublin Business School part-time
- Higher diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science
- Nutrition QQ level 5 Cert
Personal Information
Date of birth: 10/28/1996
Affiliations
- Baking
- Music and Art
- Running / Gym
- Makeup / Fashion
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare assistant
Little Maples Creche and Pre school
2023.12 - 2024.09
Childcare assistant / Afterschool
Busy Bees Childcare
2022.09 - 2023.08
SNA Level 5 -
Progressive College
2022.07 - 2022.09
Receptionist
The Insight Centre
2021.10 - 2022.09
Bachelor's in Psychology -
Dublin Business School
2021.09 - Current
Advanced/Higher Certificate in Nutrition -
Open College
2021.02 - 2021.06
Advanced/Higher Certificate in Criminology and Forensic Science -
City Colleges Dublin
2020.01 -
Makeup artist / sales assistant
Nars Cosmetics Brown Thomas
2018.09 - 2021.08
Advanced/Higher Certificate in Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School – Manicure and Pedicure -
Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School
2017.01 -
Makeup artist / sales assistant
Inglot Cosmetics
2016.08 - 2018.08
ITEC Award/Higher Certificate in Blackrock Further Education Theatrical and Media Makeup Artist -
Blackrock Further Education
2015.01 - 2017.01
Sales Assistant
Uniformity
2014.06 - 2015.10
St. Andrews College Dublin
2009.01 - 2015.01
Kill O The Grange National School
2001.01 - 2009.01