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Work History
Education
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Sarah Winston

Coolougher, Castlerea, Co.Roscommon

Summary

Motivated Sales and Deli assistant with over four years' experience in customer service. Engaging and patient teacher committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate about various subjects.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Placement 1- Year 2

Elphin Community College
Elphin, Co.Roscommon
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Taught 1st, 2nd and 3rd year science classes for 8 weeks.
  • Taught 4th year world of science classes for 8 weeks.
  • Taught 5th year agricultural science classes for 8 weeks.
  • Supervised classes throughout the 8 weeks.
  • Assisted the leaving cert ag science class with their research projects.
  • Assisted the students with their Sci-Fest projects.
  • Special center reading assistant for summer exams.
  • Revision classes for leaving cert biology and ag science.

Placement 2- Year 4

Castlerea Community School
Castlerea, Co.Roscommon
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Taught 1st and 2nd year science classes for 10 weeks.
  • Taught TY students horticulture & animal science and world of science for 10 weeks.
  • Taught 5th year Biology and Agricultural Science for 10 weeks.
  • Supervised classes throughout the 10 weeks.
  • Participated in the school open day with helping incoming first years conduct an experiment.
  • Assisted the leaving cert students in their study by creating mindmaps and activities.
  • Taught a 6th year student one to one in Agricultural science once a week for 10 weeks.

Deli Assistant

Cahills SuperValu
Castlerea, Co.Roscommon
09.2020 - Current
  • Effectively managed temperature-controlled storage environments through strategic coordination and stock rotation, maintaining efficiency and ease of use.
  • Warmly welcomed 200-300 customers per shift into the store and offered advice products and help with finding merchandise.
  • Regularly ensured all shelves and displays were properly stocked in a neat and orderly fashion.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of deli counter, following safe food handling, HACCP and sanitation policies.
  • Liaised with suppliers to secure adequate stock in line with product demand, ensuring special orders were accounted for.

Home

Farm
Coolougher, Castlerea, Co.Roscommon
01.2017 - Current
  • Thoroughly inspected livestock for injuries and signs of ill health to mitigate potential risks and provide medical intervention.
  • Herded livestock to holding areas to perform dosing and vaccinations.
  • Aided sheep in lambing and ewe and lamb husbandry.
  • Managed 250+ animals from sheep to cattle and horses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science (Education) in Biology With Ph

University of Limerick
Castletroy, Co.Limerick
08-2024

Leaving Certificate -

Castlerea Community School
Castlerea,Co.Roscommon
05-2020

Skills

  • Great attention to detail
  • Friendly, well-mannered, and respectful
  • Good time management skills
  • Stock rotation and teamwork
  • Creative and enthusiastic
  • Hard working determined and patient

Affiliations

  • Secetary and head of the sheep section in Castlerea Agricultural Show for 4 years
  • Obtained a scholarship from Harmac Medical Products
  • Former Member of Young Saint Vincent de Paul
  • John Paul 2 award
  • Gaisce bronze award
  • Prefect for 1st years
  • Roscommon community involvement award
  • Garda Vetted
  • Drivers License

References

  • David Ward - Fresh foods manager - Cahills SuperValu (087) 993 3051
  • Eileen Ryan - Principal of Castlerea Community School (094) 96 20177/ (094) 96 21013
  • Claire Goonan - Co-operating Teacher - Castlerea Community School (086) 089 2595
  • Siobhán Cullen - Principal of Elphin Community College (086) 074 8059
  • Elaine Quinn - Chairperson of the Castlerea Agricultural Show (086) 301 0409

Timeline

Placement 2- Year 4

Castlerea Community School
09.2023 - 12.2024

Placement 1- Year 2

Elphin Community College
02.2022 - 05.2024

Deli Assistant

Cahills SuperValu
09.2020 - Current

Home

Farm
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science (Education) in Biology With Ph

University of Limerick

Leaving Certificate -

Castlerea Community School
Sarah Winston