Adam B
Profession: Journalist / Media Professional
Interests: Music (I play drums, guitar, bass, tin whistle), Cycling - I build my own bikes (fixed gear bikes, racing bikes, mountain biking), Cars - I modify cars
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Irish (Gaelic) from DIT in Dublin, Ireland.
Multiple TEFL Courses
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
Emily
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I have been teaching English online and in person for nearly 3 years. I have used Google Meet, Zoom, and Skype, as well as the traditional classroom setting, to teach English to a variety of ages.
Irish Tutor
Education
I tutored spoken Irish to 2 young boys while living in Dubai for a year.
Reporter
Writing and Journalism
I worked as a reporter in Ireland for 3 years for a variety of newspapers and websites. Communication skills were essential in this role.
Purchasing Administrator
Retail
I worked as a purchasing administrator and sales assistant in a popular Irish tourist shop in the city centre and the airport. I liaised with suppliers and organised deliveries as well as interacted with customers.
Interests: I grew up in Wexford, Ireland, and also lived in our capital city, Dublin, for 5 years. In 2016, I completed my Bachelor's degree in Journalism. Since then, I have worked as a reporter, an administrator, a tutor, and a teacher. I have lived and taught in Vietnam and Thailand, and now I'm back in my hometown, teaching online. I'm really interested in other cultures and languages. I'm currently learning Spanish and trying to maintain my second language, Irish.
Education: 120 Hour TEFL Qualification
English Language Instruction
Completed in 2020 with the TEFL Institute of Ireland
30 Hour TEFL Online Teaching Qualification
English Language Instruction
Completed in January 2021 with the TEFL Institute of Ireland
Bachelors of Art in Journalism (Hons)
Writing and Journalism
Graduated with a First Class Honours from DCU in 2019
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Education
Graduated from the IB programme in 2016
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Alice M
Profession: English Teacher
Teaching
For the past 4 years, I have been with a school in Ankara teaching English full time to 2nd & 3rd grade students.
Online English Teacher
Teaching
For the past year, I have been working part time teaching English online.
Interests: Travelling and playing sport! My favourite sport is rugby.
I also enjoy getting involved in local 'tidy towns' and beach clean ups.
My new favourite activity is listening to true crime podcasts while out running or walking.
Education: PhD
Education
I obtained a PhD in the area of Soil science in 2015.
BSc
Education
I received my BSc in Environmental Science in 2011.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)
Amy O'Gorman
Interests: Hi! My name is Amy, I'm an 18 year old student living in Ireland. I absolutely love English but more importantly I love to help others! I'd be happy to talk about everything and anything and would be more than willing to participate in learning exercises. I read, play piano and violin (or fiddle here in Ireland) and I sing. I am big on fitness, especially rowing! If you get me on that topic I'll talk for days!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Conversational), Irish (Basic)
Kate Healy
Profession: Trainee Primary School Teacher
Interests: My passions apart from teaching include travel, music, singing, trying new foods and hiking.
I am always trying to travel to new places to experience and learn about new cultures. My current goal is to travel to 30 countries before turning 30 and I have one country remaining!
Education: Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from University College Cork
Bachelor's Degree in Music and the Irish language from University College Cork
CELTA qualification from International House Galway
I am currently studying to be a primary school teacher with Hibernia College Dublin.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Sinead N L
Profession: English teacher.
Interests: My interests include ; travelling- I have visited over 50 countries and love to share my experiences. I also enjoy horse-riding, reading, photography and working out!
Education: B.A in Education,TEFL certificate 160+ hours, certificate in the science of Wellbeing from Yale University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Irish (Native)
Aoife B
Profession: English teacher in a language school in Spain.
Interests: Hello! My name is Aoife and I'm from Ireland but currently living in sunny Spain! I've been teaching for about seven years now and have taught all age groups. I love travelling, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. I've been lucky enough to have taught in diverse communities such as Singapore, London, Dublin and now Spain. I'm aslo passionate about music. If I'm not at home playing loud music, I'm at a concert or a music festival!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology and Policitics.
Cambridge CELTA qualification.
PGCE in Primary Education with English at Masters Level
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), German (Conversational), Irish (Fluent)
Ciara Walsh
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I love poetry, dramas and reading. I also love performing music in group settings whether its singing or playing the piano.
Education: 1. Masters in Education from Hibernia College.
2. Honours Bachelor's Degree from University College Dublin.
3. High Distinction TEFL Certificate from TEFL Professional Development Institute.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), German (Basic)
Liz the kids’ tutor
Profession: Ard Na Greine Preschool
Education
A preschool for children ages 4-6, a half day early learning setting for young learners. Early literacy and numeracy.
Rushbrooke School
Education
A classroom assistant in a primary school, students ages 6-12.
Interests: I am friendly and patient. I have worked in a preschool and a primary school. I enjoy teaching young students to help them get a firm foundation. Let's help your child get a great start on speaking English well!
Education: BA History & BSc Nursing
Education
Bachelors degrees in History and Nursing from the University of Southern Maine
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Irish (Basic)
Casey Walsh1
Profession: Social Care worker
Non-profit
Assisting and encouraging individuals with intellectual disabilities to be included in society through regular daily activities such as shopping, attending appointments, exercise.
Helping individuals to improve their reading/writing skills.
Interests: I pride myself on having a positive and ‘can do’ attitude to life. I enjoy living in the present moment and making the most out of every day. I strive to learn & grow each day and would be honoured to help my students to do the same.
Education: Applied Social Care
Research, Mental Health
Modules: Social Policy
Sociology
Psychology
Law
Mental Health
Homelessness
Personal Development
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Nia
Profession: Air Traffic Controller
Aviation
I am an Air Traffic Controller at Dublin Airport.
Interests: I am an Air Traffic Controller by trade. I love music and play a traditional Irish instrument. I recently took up running due to COVID lockdown.
Education: B.Sc. in Aviation Management with Air Traffic Controller Studies
Aviation
I recently competed my undergrad degree from Dublin City University after 5 years of study.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Eilis O
Interests: I am interested in languages and traveling and I have lived in 3 countries! I was an Irish dancer from ages 4-19 and I love everything about music and dancing. I love to read and watch movies and I hope someday soon to begin travelling again.
Education: Bachelor of Civil Law
Law
Bachelor of Civil Law in Law and Criminology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Irish (Conversational)
maggieb8552
Profession: Retentions Specialist| BOI Payments Acceptance Dún Laoghaire, Dublin BOI Payment Acceptance (or BOIPA for short) is a marketing alliance bet
Interests: I am passionate about health and wellbeing; I enjoy going to the gym. I have a keen interest in music and fashion. I love travelling to new places and taking photos of all the places I have visited. I love reading and journling
Education: Sep 2014 - Jun 2017 Leaving Certificate | the Donahies Community School Dublin
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
Aisling Kelly
Profession: Student
Interests: I love baking, cooking, practicing yoga, exercising, playing piano, watching Netlfix, reading motivational books, listening to music, travelling new places
Education: Bachelor of Commerce Global Experience, currently studying a Pre-MSc in International Business and Management
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), French (Basic)
mairead1
Profession: Clinical Biochemist in a major University Hospital.
Interests: Yoga, Hiking, Running, Climbing, Swimming
Education: BSc in Biochemistry, MSc in Clinical Science, MSc in Nutrition and Exercise, YA registered Yoga Teacher.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), French (Basic)
bronwynh2
Profession: Paralegal
Interests: My main passion is spending time outdoors. I love to hike, run, walk, climb, cycle and swim, as long as I am out in the fresh air! I also love to read, cook and I hope to teach yoga someday soon.
Education: LL.B in Law from Trinity College Dublin, LL.M in Law General from University College Dublin, FE-1 Professional Legal Examinations completed in 2020.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Siobhan
Profession: Bank Official, Shop Assisstant.
Interests: Chatting,Reading, Writing, Watching T.V. and movies, walking, history, current affairs
Education: Studied for a B.A. DEGREE in English and French
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), French (Conversational), Irish (Conversational)
Jane K
Profession: Competitive Gymnastics Coach
Interests: I like to watch sports! I snowboard and kayak too. I also like being outdoors, listening to music and also when its too cold, watching a diverse range of tv shows!
Education: Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and Health. Master of Science in Sports Biomechanics
Spoken Languages: English (Native), Irish (Basic), French (Basic)
Phoebe
Profession: Tutor/Teacher
Interests: I love to teach and to share experiences! I am a major bookworm, both reading and writing, with a penchant, see avid obsession, for English literature and history, particularly war and medieval studies. I am an unabashed Tolkien nerd, currently the subject of my second thesis, and though genetically indoorsy I also love to travel and experience other cultures, particularly their art and architecture - the older the better!
Education: Formally, I have an MPhil in Medieval History (pending) and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Arts with Creative Writing. Once we have banished COVID to another planet I am aiming for a Doctorate in English(Medieval Literature).
As well as this, I have several EFL qualifications including 300hr TEFL, 30hr Teaching Advanced Grammar TEFL and 30hr IELTS Preparation Specialist Certs. I am pursuing some online courses at present in Art and Art history, paleography, latin and anatomy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Basic)
Rebecca M W
Profession: Tour Guide
Interests: I'm very interested in sports and all sorts of music genres
I play both ukulele and piano
I love world history and learning about the past
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and History from NUI Galway
120 hour tefl cert from Global Tefl uk
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), French (Conversational)