Michelle Mc Farland

Dedicated professional with extensive experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and special educational needs. Skilled in fostering self-confidence, promoting inclusive education, and facilitating effective parent-teacher collaboration to ensure tailored support for each learner. Committed to creating empowering environments that enable personal growth and academic success.

Compassionate Kindergarten Teacher experienced in building and maintaining safe, happy learning environments. Knowledgeable in early years curriculum for focused planning and observation. Team player with strong work ethic for positive, valuable nursery support.

• Nursery Nurse, Portobello school of childcare, Passed all written exam's, 07/01/87
• European Computer Driving Licence, Vocational Community College, Passed all Modules, 07/20/00
• Foundation Studies in Psychology, National University Of Ireland, Maynooth
• Certificate in Psychology, 11/01/02, Applied Behaviour Analysis. Through working (St Joseph's BNS) by Sapling's passed, 06/01/03
• FETAC/NCVA Interior Design, St Thomas Bray, 5 merits /4 passes, 05/01/05, BTEC Higher Diploma interior Design, St Thomas, 5 passes/H 1 merit/H, 07/01/06,
• Applied Behavioural Analysis, Updated, Passed, 04/01/11.
• FETAC Level 6 Early Childhood Education and Care, St Conleth's Newbridge, Distinction, 06/01/16.
• Honours Degree Early Childhood Education and Care, Carlow Institute of Technology, Completed Higher Honours Degree, 06/01/19, FETEC Level 5 Occupational First Aid, 04/13/11,
• Manual Handling, 01/01/11,
• PECS, 06/01/03,
• ABA updated, 04/01/11,
• Lámh part one, 01/01/17.
• Advanced Teaching in English to Young Learners (TEFL, Full Circle), 10/01/17,.
• Master Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL, Full Circle), 10/01/17.
• Introduction to Children First 2017 (Elearning Programme).
• St Catherine's, Newcastle, Co Wicklow, Assisted in the care of over 40 moderate to severe pre-school children with additional needs, 01/01/87, 01/01/88.
• Camp Hemlocks, Hebron, Connecticut, USA, I served as a mentor and guide to young clients with disabilities. 01/01/89, 01/01/90,
• National Rehab, Rochestown, Dunlaoire, Attending clients with Traumatic brain Injuries, personal hygiene, Nutritional needs., 01/01/91, 18/09/92, St Colombian Sisters, Maghermore, Co Wicklow, Convalescent and Nursing Care of elderly/Alzheimer's, 01/01/92, 01/01/96

 Nursery nurse/Crèche Assistant, Wicklow Town, VEC, Day to day management of busy community crèche., 04/09/97, 01/01/2000

 St Joseph's BNS, Newtown mount Kennedy, One to one implementing ABA, 01/01/02, 01/01/05

Participant of Kilmantin's Arts Gallery, Hanging of paintings. And window displays., 01/01/08, 12/01/11

St Catherine's, Assisting children with ASD/intellectual disabilities and additional needs within a classroom setting, 01/01/10, 01/01/16, 

Kindergarten Teacher, Kildare Steiner School, 01/08/225 To-Date.

Understanding Autism spectrum disorder, along with a caring understanding of the individuals' personal needs. Everyone is unique and has different needs and abilities. To be in constant communication with the Teachers and other staff in charge. And to enjoy your field of work and be comfortable within your surroundings. Organized and responsible for updating any data or important information. And confidentiality of child/children in your care. Assisting with pupils' physical needs, including hygiene and feeding, as well as assisting with therapy sessions. Helping with pupils' schoolwork under the supervision of the teacher in charge. Helping pupils increase their confidence, self-esteem and independence. Helping pupils who have difficulty communicating with others, including those whose first language is not English or non-verbal. Getting familiar with AAC devices as every child is individual., Very conscientious dependable worker, honest and enthusiastic personality. I am a very effective communicator and team worker, very dedicated and passionate about my work and eager to develop more skills. Highly motivated and adaptable to the needs of clients and individual team work with special needs. I work well on my own Innovative and creative designer of children's/Activities.

 I am very outgoing, love music and swimming along with arts/crafts, flower arranging and travelling and meeting new people. I enjoy swimming and am comfortable in pool assisting with students in the water. I have a car and full driving licence.

Referees

• Michelle Frost, Kildare / Dublin, Steiner School, 0894948316. Heike, Kilkenny, Steiner School, 0862681690,

• Swimming, outdoor activities, nature, arts crafts, travel and culture.