An experienced team of qualified trainers at Chevron Training

At Chevron Training we pride ourselves in employing the best people in the industry to deliver courses to you. By investing heavily in our people we can guarantee student satisfaction. All of our trainers are highly qualified individuals with vast and relevant industry experience.

The following are brief biographies of our many highly qualified and experienced trainers:

Name: Alexandra Masterson

Educational Details

• 1983 Diploma in Social Studies, University College, Cork.

• 1994 Certificate in Community and Health Studies-Childcare
  Nine Distinctions- Special Academic Achievement Award

• 1998 Training for Tutors, IPPA, Dublin

• 2002 Diploma in Montessori Education, Education Centre, Dublin
  Distinction

• 2003 High/scope Implementation Fetac Level 6 Training Course

• 2006/2008 BA in Early Childhood Studies, University College Cork.
  First Class Honours.

Relevant Supplementary Courses

• 1996 Cork Social and Health Education Project, SHB, Cork

• 2003 Managing a Childcare Enterprise, Barnardos, Dublin

• 2008 First Aid and CPR Training, Irish Red Cross

• 2007/2008 Professional and Personal Training for Trainers, IPPA, Dublin

Employment Details

• Childcare Tutor positions held at the training centres listed below:-

• 1999-2006 Mallow College of Further Education, Cork. Fetac L5

• 2002-2009 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa, Tramore Road, Cork, Fetac L5 and L6

• 2001-2009 St. Coleman’s College, Midleton, Cork. Fetac L5

• 2000-2007 Northside Community Enterprise, Cork. L4 and L5

• 2003-2006 Cork County Childcare Committee, Childminding Practice L5

• 2007-2008 Avondue Resource Centre, Boherbue, Co. Cork: Fetac L5

• 2004-2009 Cork City Childcare Company Ltd. Childminders QAP

• 2007-2009 Portobello College, Dublin

• 1993-2008 Stepping Stones Montessori Pre-School, Owner/Manager
  

Name: Chiara Healy

Educational Details

• Currently studying MSc Speech & Language Therapy – University of Limerick

• 2007 Post Grad. Dip in Applied Psychology Learning Disability (Grade 2:1), University of Postsmouth

• 2007 Certificate in Family Studies – Family Ministry Cork

• 2006 Certificate in Training and Continuing Education (Grade 1:1) – NUI Maynooth

• Trained in LAMH and PECS

• 2005 Completed Hanen Programme for parents

• 2005 Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis – Profexel

• 2004 BA - Psychology & Philosophy (Grade 2:1) (Distance Education) University College Cork

• 2000 Teachers Diploma in Speech & Drama (ALCM)-- Associate of London College of Music

Employment Details

• 2007-2009: Part time Lecture for FETAC Level 5 & Level 6 Special Needs Education

• 2006: Special Needs Assistant

• 2005-2006: Special Needs Assistant

• 2005: Tutor for Personal Development and Communication courses
  Met with clients for one-to-one sessions to improve communication skills, interview skills, etc.

Speech & Language Therapy Clinical Experience

• Clinic 5 – Language Class (Junior)

• Clinic 4 – Adult Setting (In-Patient & Out-Patient)

• Clinic 3 – Disability (Adults and Paediatric)

• Clinic 2 – Community Care (Paediatric)

• Clinic 1 – Observation Only (various settings)

• Active Member of Down Syndrome Ireland (Parent of child with Down Syndrome)