Ruairi O'Connor
Teacher/Trainer/Assessor
LONDONDERRY,Northern Ireland
Summary
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE TOOLS An experienced MA (Education) CELTA and TEFL certified teacher and trainer with over 13 years in public and private schools internationally. Previous experience in financial recruiting, with a BA in Commerce. Training & assessment | curriculum design | administration |skills-based capacity development | recruitment | blended learning | accreditation | IELTS & Trinity Exams. Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), Salesforce, Voov, personalized video conferencing
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
TEACHER / TRAINER / ASSESSOR
BR English Language School
Daegu
07.2022 - Current
Freelance
Remote
- Online and face to face training with multi-level learners from China, Middle East, Europe
- Teaching English to student for IELTS exams, personal development or entrance to middle school international schools based in China
- Full administrative responsibility: maintaining recruitment database, curriculum design, assessment, invoicing, reporting
- Cultural adaptation of curricula based on students’ needs and capacity
- Continual reflective practice and resource / script development.
ASSESSOR / EXAMINER
BPP University
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Finalizing evaluation framework using Excel and Salesforce
- University interviewing, assessing, evaluating international candidates for eligibility
- Conducted IELTS speaking examinations
- Created testing and evaluation procedures, ensuring formal standards were met in online environments
- Data Protection in line with European GDPR legislation, international standards.
HEAD TEACHER
istudyland Educational Centre
01.2021 - 07.2022
- For start-up English company based in Hong Kong
- Built the capacity managed daily administration of a cohort of 6 teachers
- Developed a staff evaluation appraisal system to maintain best practice and standards of excellence
- Teaching small groups of students ranging from ages 3 to adults, with foundational to advanced subject matter, developing new learning and development programmes
- Developed content following Cambridge Standards to help learners gain entrance for private and public examinations.
BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR, TRAINER
Don Lee & Company
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Remote
- Instructed middle management to high level South Korean executives/ professionals
- Tailored bespoke services to facilitate their needs to develop English and additional skills based on their needs i.e
- Profession development, skills training, conversation skills for international markets
- Facilitated skills and English language level development using varieties of sources and media
- Created bespoke one-to-one services based on pace and interests of each person needs and requirements.
ENGLISH TEACHER, Whales English School
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Remote
- Taught English online to students ages four to adults throughout China
- Worked one-on-one or small groups
- Taught speaking and reading classes as well as marking homework and assessing students' levels
- Taught lessons concentrating on speaking, reading and pronunciation with emphasis on increasing confidence
- Evaluated students based on key skills.
Professor
ENGLISH PROFESSOR, Komazawa University Tokyo
Tokyo
09.2018 - 12.2018
- In English-speaking program for Business students.
SERVICE AND TECHNICAL ADVISOR
NowTv
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Londonderry, Derry City and Strabane
- Programs used: Sales force, Microsoft office , java
ENGLISH TEACHER
Brainy English Language School
Ulsan
02.2015 - 10.2017
JES Island language school
Daegu
- Facilitated social and emotional learning through music and creative media to learners aged 6 to adult
- Created and implemented exercises and meditation techniques to use in lessons to help with memory and overall class management.
FINANCE CONSULTANT
Deverell Smith
London
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Worked within finance dealing with financial recruitment for commercial, residential and estate agency sectors
- Responsible for candidate Resourcing, CV
HEAD VOLUNTEER/ VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
UK City of Culture
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Londonderry, Derry City and Strabane
- Temporary contracts for various events including ‘Tattoo Festival' and ‘Lumiere Project' helping to coordinate volunteers taking part
- Managed teams by overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
PARTICIPATION ASSISTANT
Walk The Plank Events
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Londonderry, DRS
- Took part in ‘The Return of Colmcille” UK City of Culture 2013 events
- Initially interned, managing and recruitment of over one thousand participants involved
- Resulted in paid position, helped monitor and guide 1,000 volunteers.
ENGLISH TEACHER
Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education, Joya Elementary School Daegu
Daegu
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Collaborated with instructors to create lessons for students tailored to internal appeal
- Planning and Preparation - Responsible for planning and preparing material and activities used to teach 320 students in twenty-two classes of vary levels of English, ages of 3 to 11
- Department Coordination - Reported directly to Head of English and Head Teacher on development of spoken English amongst students, staff, and teachers
- Community Development -Created immersive experiences during class time.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language
Moorland University
07.2022
Higher National Diploma - undefined
Certificate to Teach English to Adults 10/2017 - 11/2017 TEFL CELTA Course - Teacher Training, Chiang Mai - undefined
11.2014
BA (Hons) - Business and Commerce
University College Dublin
06.2010
Graduate - business
Skills
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Adult education; Skills gap analysis
- Standardised testing scoring, Achievement testing
- Microsoft office, Profile software systems, curriculum design software
- Course and curriculum development
- Training and assessment strategy; Standardised testing
- Coaching and mentoring: face-to-face and online
- Learning management systems (LMS) proficiency
- Teacher Education
- Student Needs Support
- Multimedia Presentations
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Management
- Test Administration
Timeline
ASSESSOR / EXAMINER
BPP University
09.2022 - 01.2024
TEACHER / TRAINER / ASSESSOR
BR English Language School
07.2022 - Current
HEAD TEACHER
istudyland Educational Centre
01.2021 - 07.2022
BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR, TRAINER
Don Lee & Company
01.2021 - 12.2021
ENGLISH TEACHER, Whales English School
03.2019 - 01.2021
Professor
ENGLISH PROFESSOR, Komazawa University Tokyo
09.2018 - 12.2018
SERVICE AND TECHNICAL ADVISOR
NowTv
03.2018 - 08.2018
ENGLISH TEACHER
Brainy English Language School
02.2015 - 10.2017
FINANCE CONSULTANT
Deverell Smith
01.2014 - 10.2014
PARTICIPATION ASSISTANT
Walk The Plank Events
04.2013 - 08.2013
HEAD VOLUNTEER/ VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
UK City of Culture
01.2013 - 12.2013
ENGLISH TEACHER
Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education, Joya Elementary School Daegu
02.2011 - 02.2013
Freelance
Remote
JES Island language school
Master of Arts - English Language
Moorland University
Higher National Diploma - undefined
Certificate to Teach English to Adults 10/2017 - 11/2017 TEFL CELTA Course - Teacher Training, Chiang Mai - undefined
BA (Hons) - Business and Commerce
University College Dublin
Graduate - business
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsWork from home optionSimilar Profiles
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