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Shirleen Burns

Cavan,Co. Cavan

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated individual seeking to make meaningful impact as Special Needs Assistant. Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, with proven ability to adapt quickly and provide tailored support. Aims to foster inclusive and supportive learning environments that promote growth and development of all students.

Work history

Special needs assistant

crubany national school
cavan
2025.03 - 2025.06
  • Promoted inclusivity with implementation of differentiated instruction strategiesgies
  • Collaborated with teachers to help in the classroom with any child needing help or if a teachers needs any child for a movement break to make the class day run smoothly.
  • Supported social skills development, leading to improved overall behaviour in students.
  • Facilitated group work to enhance team-building skills among students.
  • Supported children with physical disabilities during lunchtimes and breaks, promoting social inclusion amongst peers.

Education

Junior and leaving Certificate

Breffini College
Cavan

Certificate of Higher Education - Information Processing

Cavan College

Certificate of Higher Education - Children With Special Needs

Chevron College

Certificate of Higher Education - Special Needs Assistant Level 5 & Level 6

Chevron College

Lamh sign language course

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Skills

  • Dedication to inclusion
  • Complex needs understanding
  • Personal care tasks
  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Feeding techniques knowledge
  • Disability understanding
  • Learning difficulties adaptation
  • Autism spectrum disorder experience
  • Sign language lamh

Affiliations

Keen interest in soccer, gealic, rounders & camoige.

Have been a volunteer with special olympic cavan and ulster for a number of years in various sports, working long side all different types of disability.

References

Andy Cullen  087 2996591

Colm Naughton Crubany N.S 049- 3891588

Timeline

Special needs assistant

crubany national school
2025.03 - 2025.06

Junior and leaving Certificate

Breffini College

Certificate of Higher Education - Information Processing

Cavan College

Certificate of Higher Education - Children With Special Needs

Chevron College

Certificate of Higher Education - Special Needs Assistant Level 5 & Level 6

Chevron College

Lamh sign language course

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Shirleen Burns