Tiarnan
Profession: Student
Interests: Some of my interests include: Badminton, soccer, coaching, baking, politics & volunteering. I enjoy all sports, but badminton is my passion, I've won several Irish titles in different divisions and play whenever I have some free time.
Education: Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Limerick, Ireland
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
shanebutler94
Profession: Sales Coach
Interests: Hello guys, my name is Shane Butler. I am 26 years old and originally from Dublin, Ireland. I have lived in Vancouver, Canada for almost two years now. I am very passionate about Sports! My favourite sport is Football (Soccer, depending on where in the world you are), Liverpool are my favourite team. I am a very active person. I love music, I appreciate all kind of music but my favourite type of music is Indie Rock & Disco.
I love meeting people from new cultures and helping people to grow! :)
Education: Bachelors degree in General Business. Coach of under 8's Soccer team.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)
tmservices1
Profession: Now retired
Interests: Reading, Golf and recently started playing padel. I am now livng in Southern Spain and love to walk in the mountains. Last year i walked the full Camino De Santiago from France To Santiago De Compostella 850 klms.
Education: I passed the Train the Trainer Certification with distinction. Qualified Structural Engineer from the College of Technology in Dublin.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
Harry W M
Profession: Barista, Vegetable Stall Manager
Interests: I love philosophy and have since I was incredibly young, I play the piano and guitar, and play regularly at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh with a jazz quartet. We play in this place called The Jazz Bar which a really cool red-lit underground jazz venue where you meet a lot of really interesting people and hear a lot of weird music too!
As far as sports go I run a fair amount and also go bouldering frequently which if you didn't was rock climbing without a harness.
Education: I am currently completing a BA in Philosophy at the University of York and hope to continue to read Cognitive Science at UCL as my masters. I studied Philosophy, Mathematic, Classics, and Physics at High school.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
Patrick O'Brien
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I love sports, especially soccer and two Irish sports called hurling and Gaelic football. I also really like History and just learning about the world in general. I'm Irish so obviously i like the occasional pint of Guiness!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from University College Cork.
120 hour TEFL course completed.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Basic), Spanish (Conversational)
James B20
Profession: Currently working in an English Language Centre.
Interests: My interest involve GAA, soccer, swimming, hiking, reading, writing and most important are the adventures ;) Some of my most memorable moment involve climbing mountains. Travelling over 10 countries fully and definitely driving the length of Vietnam with my dog Dobby.
Education: I have a BA in Culinary Arts from the University of West Scotland.
I have an E.C.D.L (European computer driving license) which gives me a full knowledge of Microsoft Office and other key components of computers and laptops.
Lastly, I have a 220 hour TEFL certificate upon completion of my ITTT (International TEFL TESOL Training)course
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
kieran rossi
Profession: I am officially retired, and am teaching as a hobby or pastime.
Interests: I live in Dublin Ireland. Its such a great place to live. A vibrant, intercultural, open city full of fun, great amenities and career opportunities. I like to sail and cook and am pretty good at both. I'm lucky to live beside both the sea and a world heritage wild life sanctuary where I like to walk and cycle.
Education: I hold a bachelors degree in English, a Masters Degree in Criminal Law and Post Graduate degree in Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic), Irish (Conversational)
Brian Walsh
Profession: Events Operations Intern, MCI Ireland (01/2020-03/2020)
Interests: • Musicianship
• Acting for Theatre and Film
• Writing for Theatre, Film and Television
• Voice Overs and Voice Performances
• Martial Arts (MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
• Reading Fiction and Non-Fiction
Education: Higher National Diploma: Public Relations, 2019
Fitzwilliam Institute - Dublin
Bachelor of Arts: English with Drama, 2019
University College Dublin - Dublin
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Conversational), Irish (Basic)
Dave Walsh
Profession: I was a primary school teacher for the current academic year 2019/2020.
Interests: I am a 24 year old primary school teacher from Galway in Ireland. I have a wide range of interest including:
Sports: I love playing football, swimming and golf. I am a big fan of TV shows and movies. I could recommend a good few! I enjoy playing games, whether it be computer games or board games I'm always up for fun, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family.
Education: Professional Master of Education in Primary Education (Level 9), Hibernia College Dublin.
Bachelor of Arts Degree In Geography and Information Technology (level 8)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)
Owen Delaney
Profession: Formerly English Language Teacher at the Swan Training Institute in Dublin. Currently third-level student.
Interests: Very interested in History, enjoy hiking, travelling abroad and gaming!
Education: B.A. Hons. in History from Trinity College Dublin, completed in 2020. Plan to study for a MLitt in Middle Eastern History at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
C.E.L.T. from the Swan Training Institute in Dublin, awarded in 2019.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), French (Basic)
Sean O
Profession: ESL Teacher and Writer
Interests: I love travelling and I have been to over 40 countries. I also love reading, hiking, music, films, football, politics and photography. As well as an English teacher I am also a travel writer and I have published two books so far. I am also a qualified Dog Trainer.
Education: Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELT) 120 hours - SWAN English Language Training Institute, Dublin, Ireland.
Degree in Politics, University College Dublin, Ireland.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Irish (Basic)
Adam native speaker
Profession: General Operative
Interests: I love to travel I have been to 13 countries now and I used to live in the USA. I am a fan of self development so I like to do things that will better myself. Exercising is a key aspect of my life as I train hard 5 days a week and I also meditate daily.
Education: I have recently completed my TEFL teaching certificate and I also have a level 6 Business certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Brendan Obyrne
Profession: English Language teacher
Interests: I like most sports - both playing and watching. I've recently got into hiking. I'm also interested in history, philosophy and politics
Education: BA in history and geography from the National University of Ireland
Higher diploma in Education also from the National University of Ireland
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Irish (Basic), French (Basic)
Richard JD
Profession: English Language Teacher, Sound Designer for Theatre and Film
Interests: While music will always be my first love, I am also passionate about literature, theatre, film and visual art. As well as teaching, I work as a sound designer and composer for theatre, and sometimes as an actor. I play a few instruments, make electronic music and write short fiction. I'm fascinated by technology and dabble in DIY electronics. For exercise, I love cycling, climbing and video games. I also love food, I'm a big coffee enthusiast, and I'm always planning my next holiday.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College, Dublin;
Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) from International House, Dublin
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Basic), Irish (Basic)
Conor CB
Interests: My interests include running, badminton, writing, drawing and photography. I have travelled fairly extensively around Europe and Southern Africa both as holidays as while as part of volunteering programs.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Basic)
Stephen Hackett
Profession: English teacher/language assistant
Interests: Travelling and playing sports, as well as getting to meet new people and discover new exeriences
Education: Bachelor of Arts in French and Media Studies, Level 8
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Irish (Conversational)
Eanna R
Profession: Tutor and Tour Guide
Interests: • Volunteer English teacher at a local primary school Espiritu Santo in San Antonio, Chile (2019-2020)
• Led and participated in a UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre project at the National University of Ireland, Galway as a youth researcher (2014-2017).
• Performed in and helped curate the prestigious Galway Jazz Festival in 2017 and 2018.
• Was invited to perform music for the President of Ireland in Áras an Uachtaráin on June 29th 2018.
Education: 2013 – 2017 B.A. in Jazz Performance (Second Class Honours, Grade 1) Dublin City University
2018 - Present TEFL Certification (TQUK Level 5) TEFL Institute of Ireland, Dublin
2018 – 2019 Advanced Certificate in TEFL Classroom Methodologies TEFL institute of Ireland, Galway
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Native), Spanish (Fluent)
Mark Curran
Profession: Video recording and production of the Tamalpais Union High School District board meetings. Current Official Kids Class Teacher for Palfish.
Interests: I like the oudoors, nature, hiking, fishing, animals, photography, cooking and travel.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Management Science, Bridgewater State University, Massachusetts.
Video Production, BAVC, San Francisco, CA
Tefl Certificate, Mytefl
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Irish (Native), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Aengus M
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: My main interests include reading and writing, sports (especially football and rugby), music (both playing and listening), and travel
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Classical Civilizations; Master's in Creative Writing; CELTA certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Basic), Irish (Native)
Darragh Casey
Profession: Teacher, chef, poker events
Interests: • Guitar playing and singing
• Sport and fitness: (golf, running,pool,gym, football and GAA)
• Travel - I have lived and worked in Australia, France, Brazil and Vietnam
• Continuous Personal development and education
Education: Experienced ESL teacher with a CELT (TEFL) qualification, a Level 8 Undergraduate qualification in Business and Management and a level 8 Postgraduate qualification in Food Science.
Other;
Level 5 FETAC Nutrition (Distinction)
Level 5 FETAC Certificate in Professional Cookery
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)