Eadaoin O Cathain
Brisbane
Summary
Passionate kindergarten teacher, highly productive in planning and executing engaging lessons tailored to young learners' needs.
Also, an enthusiastic animal care professional, successful at managing various responsibilities in fast-paced settings. Offers well-developed skills in organization, time management and relationship-building. Calm in crisis, with skills to reassure owners, and provide urgent care.
Additionally an enthusiastic tour guide with solid background in providing engaging and informative tours to diverse groups of visitors. Possess strong communication skills, ensuring memorable visitor experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
O Cathain English Education Center
Ota
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided emotional support for students who were struggling socially or academically.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
Animal Caretaker
Shirou Nouen
Miyako
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets, and regular medication administration.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while handling animals in order to prevent accidents or injuries to staff or visitors.
- Cleaned and maintained animal living areas using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Bathed and groomed baby goats using gentle techniques.
Whale Watching Tour Guide
Okinawa Sea World
Naha
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations in both English and Japanese.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Adventure Tour Guide
Adventure PiPi
Iriomote
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Lead groups of tourists on guided hikes, providing information about the local plants, animals and bugs.
- Conducted comprehensive tour narrations to adventure participants for safe execution of planned outdoor activities.
- Answered questions, pointed out overlooked features and offered further details about Iriomote Island to educate visitors.
- Developed upstanding, well-versed tour guides by mentoring and training newer peers in organization.
- Maintain records of tour activities including duration, participants' names, costs and tips received.
- Displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate highest quality tour for guests.
Veterinary Nurse
Animal Clinic Next
Kazo
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Asked probing questions to owners of the pets to understand concerns and to have efficient medical examinations
- Provided nursing care to animals, such as administering medications and feeding.
- Coordinated with other animal healthcare staff members to ensure quality patient care.
- Evaluated patient progress after treatment or surgery was completed.
- Maintained accurate medical records on all patients.
- Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by prepping instruments and equipment for use during surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Life And Environmental Sciences
Teikyo University of Science
Yamanashi, Japan03-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Behavioral assessment
- Public speaking
- Time management
- Activity planning
- Proficient in English and Japanese
- Cultural knowledge
- Animal handling
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
O Cathain English Education Center
01.2024 - 04.2025
Animal Caretaker
Shirou Nouen
04.2023 - 12.2023
Whale Watching Tour Guide
Okinawa Sea World
01.2023 - 03.2023
Adventure Tour Guide
Adventure PiPi
04.2022 - 12.2022
Veterinary Nurse
Animal Clinic Next
04.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Life And Environmental Sciences
Teikyo University of Science