Shannon Mongan
Leixlip,ireland
Summary
I am a committed individual with the ambition to be a professional and highly skilled Special Needs Assistant.
I have a strong focus on teaching and learning, child welfare and inclusion. Also, with an understanding of confidentiality and excellent communication skills.
My background includes leading at summer camps with children aged 8-17 years as a volunteer.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Youth leader-volunteer/animator
Salesians Ireland
Maynooth, Co Kildare
2026.06 - Current
- Fostered good behaviour through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Coordinated outdoor events to foster team-building and cooperation amongst participants.
- Established a safe, inclusive environment, promoting diversity and respect.
- Managed conflict resolution sessions for better peer-to-peer relationships.
- Organised sporting events, fostering healthy competition and physical fitness.
- Encouraged participation and engagement in planned activities.
- Role modelled positive behaviour and interpersonal skills.
- Helped with coordination and supervision of youth activities and delivered positive interventions.
- Set up outings and events according to children's favoured activities and hobbies.
- Organised inclusive sporting activities, encouraging teamwork and collaboration.
- Assisted other volunteers with strategies for engaging young people and encouraging positive behaviours.
- Safeguarded young people in line with national guidelines.
- Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
- Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
- Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
- Provided pastoral care to ensure emotional well-being of all attendees.
- Worked closely with parents, helping to address individual needs of their children.
- Promoted youth empowerment with the organisation of regular group discussions.
- Collaborated effectively with other staff members for seamless event execution.
- Completed administrative tasks such as attendance records, supporting overall youth programme management.
Education
Carrick on Shannon Community School
Leitrim, County Leitrim 2014.08 - 2016.06
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Child safeguarding awareness
- Dedication to inclusion
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Safeguarding
- Social integration
- Interpersonal aptitude
- Respecting boundaries
- Responsive listening
- Empathetic communication
- Emotional resilience
References
Rev. Dr .Cyril Odia SDB
National Director Youth Ministry Salesians Ireland
Salesian National Youth Office
St. Catherine's, Maynooth University North Campus
Maynooth Co. Kildare
Email: cyrilodia@gmail.com
Mob: 089 962 3456
References
Ms. Ailís Aylward CMIGC
Email: ailisirledu@gmail.com
Mob: 087 927 1583
Timeline
Youth leader-volunteer/animator
Salesians Ireland
2026.06 - Current
Carrick on Shannon Community School
2014.08 - 2016.06