Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Hobbies
References
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Regina Crean

Regina Crean

Ballyturin, Gort.

Summary

Special Needs Assistant with extensive experience at St. Teresa's Special School, skilled in developing individualized education plans and creating supportive learning environments. Committed to child safety and focused on promoting positive interactions. Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. Expertise in enhancing student engagement through tailored support and effective communication strategies.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Needs Assistant

St. Teresa's Special School
Ballinasloe
03.2025 - Current
  • Supported students during activities to enhance engagement and learning.
  • Provided personal care and toilet care for students with physical needs, as required.
  • Assisting in feeding and preparing food, as well as FEDS done daily for students.
  • Communicated student progress and needs effectively to parents.
  • Developed lesson plans aligned with IEP objectives to improve the academic performance of students, and collaborated with teachers and colleagues.
  • Maintained a safe, focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
  • Communicated affirmatively, and promoted positive attitudes with every student. Daily use of Lamh, PECS, and TEACCH visual aids in the classroom to support students in their educational growth.
  • Assisted in creating individual education plans tailored to specific goals.
  • Monitored student needs, escorted students to the bathroom, outside playground, OT, multi-sensory rooms, and field trips.

Bus Escort

St. Teresa's Special School
Ballinasloe
01.2024 - Current
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. Kept records of student attendance, ensuring accountability and safety.
  • Monitored children throughout journeys, providing child safety by keeping seatbelts fastened. Ensuring their comfort and safety during transit.
  • Supervised and assisted the loading and unloading of school children, maintaining an orderly system for safe disembarkation.
  • Facilitated a positive atmosphere on the bus, promoting respectful interactions among students.

Pharmacy Manager/Buyer

Quinns Pharmacy
Gort, Co. Galway
10.1995 - 09.2023
  • Supervised daily pharmacy operations to ensure regulatory compliance. Following confidentiality and data protocols.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted regular audits to maintain accuracy. Dealt with all purchases of stock. Merchandised stock, and displays.
  • Trained and mentored pharmacy staff on procedures, customer service. Scheduling work and holidays rosters.
  • Provided warm, friendly greeting to customers, handling prescriptions and purchases efficiently.
  • Advised patients on drug interactions, side effects, and proper medication storage.

Pharmacy Assistant

McLoughlin Pharmacy
Terryland Shopping Centre
03.1992 - 10.1995

Matt O'Flaherty Pharmacy, William Street, Galway.

Pharmacy Sales Assistant.

June 1988 - March 1992

Education

QQI Level 5 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING 5N1786

GRETB
Gort, Co. Galway
05-2025

Makeup Artistry & Nail Technician ITEC CERT

School of Make-up Artistry
Galway
01-1996

Leaving Cert -

St. Raphael's College
Loughrea, Co. Galway
01-1987

Skills

  • Special needs assistance
  • Calm under pressure
  • Good time management and organizational skills
  • Children First course completed
  • Buccal midazolam course completed
  • Oxygen administration course completed
  • FEDS training has been completed
  • Child safety
  • Feeding and toileting assistance
  • Individual education plans
  • Digital literacy
  • First aid administration
  • Friendly and trustworthy
  • Confidentiality

Affiliations

St. Colman's Camogie Club, Gort, team manager for underage teams

Former club treasurer, Active member of club. Fundraising.

Foroige Youth Club Kilbeacanty. Youth club leader

School Board of Management Kilbeacanty.

Community Games Chairperson.

Christmas Craft Fairs had a stall.

Hobbies

  • Painting Classes in oils and watercolours.
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Walking the Dogs and been on the bike.
  • Baking
  • Reading and watching Netflix
  • a newbie at gardening

References

1.  Anne Robinson  NURSE

St. Teresa Special School, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

 087 9625638

2. Kieran Stenson              PINCIPAL

St. Teresa Special School, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Moblie: 089 2218117

Work: 090 9643934

Other Information

  • Date of birth: November 12, 1970
  • Married
  • 2 Childern
  • Full Irish Driving Licene
  • Irish Native

Timeline

Special Needs Assistant

St. Teresa's Special School
03.2025 - Current

Bus Escort

St. Teresa's Special School
01.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Manager/Buyer

Quinns Pharmacy
10.1995 - 09.2023

Pharmacy Assistant

McLoughlin Pharmacy
03.1992 - 10.1995

QQI Level 5 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING 5N1786

GRETB

Makeup Artistry & Nail Technician ITEC CERT

School of Make-up Artistry

Leaving Cert -

St. Raphael's College
Regina Crean