Owen Kell
Profession: English Teacher, Barcelona football club 2018-2019, English Teacher PPVVietnam 2019- present
Interests: Football, Soccer, Jiu Jitsu, Rock Climbing, Skateboardng, Art, Photography, Music Books, Movies/TV, cooking, eating, reading, drawing, painting, keeping myself fit and healthy.
Education: Bachelor's Degree, Limerick School of Art and Design. Specializing in Fine Art
TEFL Certified teacher, teaching in Spain and Vietnam
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), Irish (Conversational)
Des Cooke
Profession: Tutoring
Education
Tutored school children for 4+ years
Interests: Politics, current affairs, sports, popular culture, technology
Education: Bachelors of Common Law
Law
Irish law graduate from University College Dublin
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Damien
Profession: Marketing
Interests: Singing is my favorite hobby!
🎤 I got a scholarship to study vocal performance at a music college in London, and I've performed in theaters around the UK and Ireland.
I also love acting 🎭, musical theatre, yoga 🧘🏾♂️, movies 📽, live music 🎶, traveling✈️, and journalling📓.
Education: Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing
Advertising
An intensive course covering all areas of digital marketing including Paid Search, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics and Digital Marketing Strategy.
Bachelor of International Business
Advertising
An honors degree program that develops knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, theories, practices and legislative frameworks underlying enterprises that trade internationally.
Higher National Diploma in Music Performance
Performing Arts
This one year intensive course develops the skills required for professional musicianship, incorporating modules in music business, music theory, production, and a variety of musical genres.
Advanced Performance Acting Certificate
Performing Arts
A part-time practical performance year, this course develops perceptive, spontaneous, and imaginative approaches to acting in a structured and supportive environment.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Irish (Basic), German (Basic)
Martin flood
Profession: Currently, I work in I.T. as a web designer. I also work very closely with a large portfolio of clients teaching them web design skills.
Interests: I have many varied interests and hobbies. These include playing instruments (keyboards, drums, but to mention a few). Spending time with my son. Going to gigs, and playing rugby. I also love a good movie, and try to get to the movie theater at least once a month with my partner.
Education: I have a degree in Primary School teaching from here in the UK, as well as a TEFL certificate which I did back in the 1990's after my degree. I have recently done a refresher course and completed a TESOL certificate online. I have various other I.T. qualifications as I work in this field also. I like to bring a relaxed environment to my students, making it easy for them to understand as well as learn in a positive, fun and engaging way.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Native)
brian scollard1
Profession: E.M.G. Education 2019: August-2020 Feb: 4th grade English, Maths and science Teacher.
Interests: I love literature, music and drama, Running and swimming regularly. I am a keen reader and often write short stories for fun.But my main passion for many years has been the equine disciplines.
Education: 140-hour intensive level 5 TEFL course
B.A. Second Class honours in English and History.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)
Colm Ó Mainnín
Profession: Student. Bartender for 7 years
Interests: I'm 24 years old and originally from the West of Ireland. Currently reside in Yorkshire, within the UK.
My past times include: Rugby, going to the gym, reading, music, going out with friends, Netflix and learning.
I'm currently a university student, studying physiotherapy.
I speak fluent English, and speak an intermediate-advanced level of Irish (Gaeilge).
Education: Bsc. (Ord) in Health Science and Physiology
QQI Level 4 Qualification in Door Security Proceedings
Bsc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (ongoing)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)
Pete Dunne
Profession: I am a University Professor.
Interests: I love to read, listen to music and stay fit. I play guitar, I love to cook, train martial arts and travel all over the world. I was born in Ireland, worked and studied New York, California, London and now Madrid.
Education: Masters in Teaching. M.A. Languages: Trinity College Dublin.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), German (Conversational), Irish (Fluent)
Matthew Conlan
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I have lived in four different countries - the UK, Ireland, Spain, and Vietnam. I love travelling to new places and finding out about different cultures and cuisines! I also love playing different sports such as football, golf, and Gaelic Football (a type of football played in Ireland) and I love listening to and playing music.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in International Business Studies and Spanish.
CELTA English teaching qualification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Irish (Basic)
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)