Hannah - 26yrs

First Aid & Accreditation

Bachelor Degree
First Aid
Asthma Management
Working With Children Check (Paid) - Verified
Verified On: 2/7/2024
Expires On: 5/1/2029

Special Needs Experience

I have a degree in Primary School teaching which also qualifies me to teach in a special educational school. During my first year teaching I had a fixed-term contract in a special school in Dublin where I gained enormous experience working with children with severe to profound learning disabilities. I also worked for GALRO during the summer months which is a summer camp for children with autism.

Childcare Experience

I have three years experience as a primary school teacher in Ireland working with children from five to twelve years old. One of them years was spent teaching in a school for children with mild to severe needs. I have a lot of experience babysitting also, looking after children aged six months + and nannied for two lovely families in Ireland for several months. I love working with children and I've lots of activities and games to keep children learning and having fun. I love spending time outdoors & doing creative work with children. I love animals too so happy to help out with dog walking etc. I'm a fun, friendly, reliable, patient and conscientious person.

Tutoring Experience

Following my Bachelor of Education degree in Dublin City University I spent my first year as a Newly- Qualified Teacher working in a special educational school in Ballymun, Co. Dublin. I had a fixed- term contract in St. Michael’s House Special School from the beginning of September 2021 until the end of June 2022. I gained invaluable experience of working with pupils from the ages of six to seventeen years old with severe and profound learning disabilities. As a teacher working with children with profound learning difficulties, I developed specialised skills in creating individualised education plans, implementing multi-sensory teaching methods, utilising assistive technology, adapting curriculum materials, and providing ongoing assessment and feedback. Notably, I enhanced my abilities in building strong relationships with my students, fostering a supportive and an inclusive classroom environment whilst establishing an effective behaviour management system. I collaborated closely with other educators, therapists, and families to ensure each child's needs were met. Working with children with profound learning difficulties requires a diverse skill set including patience, empathy, effective communication, adaptability, creativity, and the ability to tailor activities to individual needs all of which I can use in any teaching position. During my second year of being a fully qualified primary school teacher I got a full-time job in St. Joseph’s National School, Rathwire as a mainstream teacher. During this time I taught Third Class (8/9 year olds). The class consisted of 28 boys and girls with a range of needs and behaviours. Going from a classroom of 5 pupils to 28 in the space of a year was a big jump but the experience I had gained from the year before and during teaching practice was extremely useful. I assessed each child's strengths, challenges, and learning styles, and adapted my teaching methods and materials accordingly. My biggest focus was fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where children’s wellbeing was at the core. I created a space where the students felt safe and empowered to speak out and share their thoughts. Collaboration with colleagues, specialists, and families became essential, and we worked together to meet the unique needs of each student. Additionally, I developed strong classroom management skills, implementing strategies to engage and motivate all learners while addressing behavioural challenges effectively.

Primary School