Sonja Walsh
Waterford City
Summary
Dedicated early childhood education professional with a strong enthusiasm for learning and a child-centred approach. Skilled in play-based learning facilitation, resourceful creativity, and providing comfort and reassurance to young learners. Holds an early childhood education certification and demonstrates respect for diversity, fostering an encouraging attitude in diverse educational settings. Committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the holistic development of children.
Offering strong foundation in child development and educational practices. Knowledgeable about fostering supportive and engaging learning environment. Skilled in communication, patience, and creativity. Ready to use and develop skills in nurturing young minds, classroom management, and collaborative teamwork in Lead Educator role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Early years educator
Tiptoes community childcare
Waterford
2016.02 - Current
- Plan Activities
- Developed children's social skills through group play and interaction.
- Facilitated holistic child development, creating an inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
- Promoted positive behaviour using effective classroom management techniques.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development sessions, boosting teaching competency levels over time.
Childcare Worker
First steps Crèche
Ballybeg, Waterford
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Observing and supervising children in work and play
- Teaching children to feed themselves
- Knowledge of all ages within the crèche
- Sing song, Rhymes
- Tell Stories
- Daily paperwork
- Feed and change people
Student
Tip toes community child care
Waterford
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Observing other childcare workers
- Learning with the children
- Supervising children at work and play
- Work Experience
Student
Tip toes community child care
Waterford
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Observing other childcare workers
- Learning with the children
- Supervising children at work and play
- Work Experience
Cleaner
CSS Faciliclean Facilities Management
Cleaboy Business Park, Waterford
2009.01 - 2011.01
- Duties are to clean the shops
- Getting ready for the next working day
- Hovering and mopping the floor.
- Dusting and changing bins.
- All other cleaning duties in the shop.
Customer Service Representative
Rigney Dolphin
Waterford
2007.01 - 2009.01
- Taking calls
- Helping people with any issues they had with their mobile phones
Waitress/Supervisor
Majestic Hotel
Tramore, Co. Waterford
2005.01 - 2007.01
- Take orders and serve food
- Cleaning and making breakfast when on the morning shift.
Waitress
Sizzlers
The Quay, Waterford
2004.01 - 2005.01
- Take orders and serve food
- Cleaning and making breakfast when on the morning shift.
Education
FETAC Level 6 Supervision - Childcare
Waterford College of Further Education
Waterford 2011.09 - 2012.04
FETAC Level 5 Certificate - Childcare
Waterford College of Further Education
Waterford 2011.01 - 2012.01
GCSEs - Planning for the future
Impact Training
Douglas, CorkCertificate - Computer Skills for Information Technology
FAS Training Centre
WaterfordBachelor of Arts - Early Childhood and Care
Chevron college
Wexford, County Wexford 2025.09 -
Skills
- Enthusiasm for learning
- Encouraging attitude
- Play-Based learning facilitation
- Resourceful creativity
- Providing comfort and reassurance
- Child-Centred approach
- Early childhood education certification
- Respect for diversity
References
- Sarah Walsh, Tip Toes Crèche, Waterford, 051-850109
- Carmel Staunton, First Steps Crèche, Ballybeg, Waterford, 051-379980
Affiliations
- Interest in Dogs
- i like to cook
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood and Care
Chevron college
2025.09 -
Early years educator
Tiptoes community childcare
2016.02 - Current
Childcare Worker
First steps Crèche
2013.01 - 2014.01
Student
Tip toes community child care
2012.01 - 2013.01
FETAC Level 6 Supervision - Childcare
Waterford College of Further Education
2011.09 - 2012.04
Student
Tip toes community child care
2011.01 - 2012.01
FETAC Level 5 Certificate - Childcare
Waterford College of Further Education
2011.01 - 2012.01
Cleaner
CSS Faciliclean Facilities Management
2009.01 - 2011.01
Customer Service Representative
Rigney Dolphin
2007.01 - 2009.01
Waitress/Supervisor
Majestic Hotel
2005.01 - 2007.01
Waitress
Sizzlers
2004.01 - 2005.01
Certificate - Computer Skills for Information Technology
FAS Training Centre
GCSEs - Planning for the future
Impact Training