Maeve McGrath
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Trustworthy Early Years Educator with ability to provide a safe, caring and engaging educational environment. Friendly, well presented with excellent communication skills. Reliable and team player.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Practitoner
Clare Family Resource Centre
Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Throughout my time working and gaining experience in childcare, I have worked with children between the ages of 6 months - 6 years with a variety of different physical and intellectual needs.
- Built positive relationships with children, parents and staff by providing a friendly, polite and proactive attitude throughout interactions.
- Planned and delivered stimulating activities for children, both inside and outdoors, to enhance development and wellbeing.
- Potty trained children to encourage independence and monitor toilet habits.
- Coordinated nap times for younger kids ensuring they had a comfortable place to rest.
Childcare Educator
Play and Learn Preschool
Broadford, Co. Clare, Ireland
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits like exercising regularly, eating nutritious food amongst the kids.
- Facilitated group discussions among the kids regarding various topics such as sharing experiences.
- Provided guidance and support when required for special needs children enrolled in program.
Shop Assistant
Supervalu
Tulla, Co.Clare, Ireland
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted in annual stocktaking through counting, record-keeping and documenting.
- Operated register to process payments via cheque, cash and cards.
- Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
- Scanned products at high tempo and bagged securely for customers to carry.
Childcare Practitioner
Tait House Creche
Limerick City, Ireland
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Encouraged children's creativity through art projects and music activities.
- Encouraged language development by introducing new words during conversations with the kids.
- Observed behavior of students and took appropriate action when necessary.
Child Minder
Siobhan Torpey
Crusheen, Co. Clare, Ireland
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
Childcare Practitioner
Bambini kids Montessori
Tulla, Co. Clare, Ireland
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Created a nurturing, supportive learning environment that encouraged children to explore and learn independently.
- Organized and conducted activities such as games, arts and crafts, music and storytelling.
- Developed and implemented early childhood education curriculum to meet the needs of individual children.
- Provided a safe environment for children to learn and develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively.
Family Babysitter
Rita O'Keefe
Tulla, Co. Clare
03.2014 - 02.2020
- Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
Childcare Practitioner
Unikids Childcare
Limerick City, Ireland
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Observed young learners during play activities to assess their level of understanding about concepts being taught.
- Facilitated circle time activities designed to promote language development, listening skills and cooperation.
- Incorporated outdoor playtime into daily routines whenever possible to provide an opportunity for physical exercise as well as sensory stimulation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development principles when planning educational programs for young learners.
Bartender
The Powerhouse bar
Tulla, Co. Clare, Ireland
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Optimised customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Kept detailed inventories of supplies, ensuring bar areas were strategically stocked to maintain efficient workflow.
- Mixed drinks and served wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages for multiple guests simultaneously.
Chlildcare Practitioner Experience
Bridge Kids Creche
Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, Ireland
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education
Mary Immaculate College
Limerick City2022
Skills
- Independent
- Excellent communication skills
- Committed team player
- Fast learner
- Highly responsible and reliable
- First Aid Training
- Special needs experience
Affiliations
- Make-up, nails, lashes
- Being outdoors
- Going to the gym
- Cooking/ Baking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Practitoner
Clare Family Resource Centre
11.2022 - 06.2024
Childcare Educator
Play and Learn Preschool
02.2022 - 11.2023
Childcare Practitioner
Tait House Creche
10.2021 - 10.2021
Child Minder
Siobhan Torpey
05.2021 - 09.2021
Childcare Practitioner
Bambini kids Montessori
10.2020 - 12.2020
Childcare Practitioner
Unikids Childcare
11.2019 - 11.2019
Bartender
The Powerhouse bar
06.2019 - 07.2019
Chlildcare Practitioner Experience
Bridge Kids Creche
01.2019 - 04.2019
Shop Assistant
Supervalu
11.2018 - 01.2022
Family Babysitter
Rita O'Keefe
03.2014 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education
Mary Immaculate College
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