NATASHA KAPYOLA
Ballymun,Ireland
Summary
Compassionate Teaching Assistant in Special Education with significant experience supporting classroom environments and enhancing student learning. Skilled in adapting educational materials to meet diverse learning needs and maintaining positive behavior among children. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers to implement tailored education plans, resulting in improved student engagement and understanding.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
The Kiddies Day care and Montessori
12.2024 - Current
- Assisting the crèche manager in the day-to-day operations of the facility.
- Acting as the manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of care, and compliance.
- Implementing policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting and supervising childcare staff to maintain high-quality standards.
- Assisting in staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage throughout the day.
- Ensuring the care, safety, and well-being of all children in line with safeguarding policies.
- Observing and monitoring children's progress, sharing updates with parents/guardians.
- Maintaining strong relationships with families to support children's individual needs
- Conducting health and safety checks and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Supporting staff in implementing safeguarding procedures and maintaining confidentiality.
Special Education Assistant
The Kiddies Day Care and Montessori
11.2022 - Current
- Providing one-on-one assistance to a child with special needs, helping them with activities, routines, and transitions throughout the day
- Ensuring the child can engage in group activities, play, and learning experiences alongside their peers.
- Supporting the children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development by adapting activities to suit their specific needs.
- Facilitating communication, especially if the child has speech, language, or social difficulties, and using tools like visual aids or sign language where appropriate.
- Assisting with personal care tasks such as feeding, toileting, or mobility, if required.
Cashier
Aramark Food Company
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Take customer orders at the counter
- Receive payments and present change to customers
- Pack food items, make coffee, and fill beverage cups
- Function as the hostess of the restaurant
- Make reservations for customers
- Appeal to impatient or irritated customers, especially during rush hours
- Manage the register, including all credit card and cash operations
- Ensure a balance of the register at the end of the shift or working period
Nursery Teacher
Hill-view International School
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
- Employ a variety educational techniques {storytelling, educational play, media etc.} to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children's progress and report to parents
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Education
Certificate - Supporting Neurodivergent Children in Early Years
Canavan Byrne
Dublin 01-2025
Certificate - Leadership For Inclusion in The Early Years Educat
Mary Immaculate College
Limerick 10-2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Early Childhood Education
Montessori Training Centre
01.2017
Skills
- Ability to communicate clearly with children, parents, and colleagues
- Demonstrating understanding and compassion when working with children facing challenges
- Remaining calm and supportive, even in stressful or demanding situations
- Flexible in adjusting approaches and activities to suit the individual children's needs
- Ability to respond effectively to unexpected situations, or changes in behavior
- Paying close attention to the children's behavior, progress, and needs
- Identifying signs of distress or potential difficulties early on
- Managing time effectively to balance personal care, educational support, and other duties
- Keeping records of the children's development and progress
- Working closely with parents, teachers, and other professionals to provide consistent care
- Finding creative solutions to help children overcome challenges
Languages
Fluent English
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Deputy Manager
The Kiddies Day care and Montessori
12.2024 - Current
Special Education Assistant
The Kiddies Day Care and Montessori
11.2022 - Current
Cashier
Aramark Food Company
01.2020 - 11.2022
Nursery Teacher
Hill-view International School
01.2017 - 12.2019
Certificate - Supporting Neurodivergent Children in Early Years
Canavan Byrne
Certificate - Leadership For Inclusion in The Early Years Educat
Mary Immaculate College
Diploma of Higher Education - Early Childhood Education
Montessori Training Centre