Bernadette Mary
Administrator And Teacher
Kilkenny
Summary
Passionate and experienced Director and Teacher with a proven track record as teacher, and as of recent, successfully managing an academy. Achieving high levels of client satisfaction is my principal goal, with my philosophy being "under-promise and over-deliver". Adept in overseeing all aspects of an academy and offering solutions when needed. Bringing forth visionary skills, I embrace new pedagogic development and processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Social Care Worker
Daffodil Care Services
2025.10 - Current
- Participated in regular supervision sessions to discuss client progress and challenges faced within the role
- Upheld ethical standards and maintained confidentiality by following all relevant policies and procedures pertaining to client information security.
- Assisted clients in daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing emotional support and implementing personalized care plans.
English Teacher
ATC Ireland
2025.07 - 2025.07
- Followed and adapted course material on culture and social aspects of Ireland.
- Imparted English lessons to 12-17 year olds at a residential summer camp in Kilkenny college.
- Boosted student participation by implementing interactive teaching methods and technologies.
Director and Teacher
DiGrant English Centre
2020.11 - 2025.06
- Class of students from 7 years to adults
- Cambridge Examination Preparation Centre
- Dealing with clients
- Carrying out daily tasks and classes as needed and overseeing all aspects of the running the academy
- Financial daily tasks
- Contracting teachers when required - Recruited, hired, and trained personnel, working to establish key internal functions
Office Administrator
Garage 88, limited
2018.06 - 2020.11
- Worked closely with owner to ensure timely completion of administrative tasks
- Planned and directed the execution of various projects, keeping economical, administrative, and physical requirements in mind
Senior English Teacher
English Live (formerly English First)
2015.03 - 2018.03
- Implemented a well-rounded and age appropriate curriculum for lessons
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
English Teacher
English Interactive
2012.05 - 2014.11
- Legal and Business English courses and objectives created for courses at the outset
- Preparation for American examinations TOEFL, GMAT and GRE and Cambridge IELTS
- Provided one-to-one adult lessons on interactive whiteboards
English Teacher
Grants English
2011.10 - 2012.03
- Created materials for individual students needs
- Preparation for IELTS exams
- Provided business lessons for students in distinct sectors and locations
English Teacher
International House
2011.06 - 2011.10
- Coordination and collaboration of groups for extra curricular activities
- Summer Camp - Prepared materials for groups of up to 30 students from 13-18 years
English Teacher
Caledonia English Centre
2010.01 - 2011.06
- YLE Cambridge exams and Adult Cambridge exams
- Provided optimal instruction and academic support to students
Education
Masters of Business - Internationalisation
Waterford Institute Of Technology
Waterford, Ireland 2005.09 - 2006.09
Bachelors degree - commercialsoftware development
Waterford Institute Of Technology
Waterford, Ireland 2000.09 - 2004.06
Teaching English as a second language - CELTA - CELTA
Universidad de Guanajuato
Guanajuato, Mexico 2008.09 - 2009.09
Bachelors degree - Psychology (BSC)
The Open University
Milton Keynes, UK 2017.01 - 2024.01
Bachelors in Psychology - Psychology
Universidad Nacional de La Plata
La Plata, Buenos Aires 2015.01 - 2016.06
Masters programme - Nonverbal communication and lie detection
Escuela Internacional de Criminología y Criminalística (EICYC)
Alicante, Spain 2019.10 - 2020.06
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Highly Motivated
- Management and administration
- Full clean driving license
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/23/82
Timeline
Social Care Worker
Daffodil Care Services
2025.10 - Current
English Teacher
ATC Ireland
2025.07 - 2025.07
Director and Teacher
DiGrant English Centre
2020.11 - 2025.06
Masters programme - Nonverbal communication and lie detection
Escuela Internacional de Criminología y Criminalística (EICYC)
2019.10 - 2020.06
Office Administrator
Garage 88, limited
2018.06 - 2020.11
Bachelors degree - Psychology (BSC)
The Open University
2017.01 - 2024.01
Senior English Teacher
English Live (formerly English First)
2015.03 - 2018.03
Bachelors in Psychology - Psychology
Universidad Nacional de La Plata
2015.01 - 2016.06
English Teacher
English Interactive
2012.05 - 2014.11
English Teacher
Grants English
2011.10 - 2012.03
English Teacher
International House
2011.06 - 2011.10
English Teacher
Caledonia English Centre
2010.01 - 2011.06
Teaching English as a second language - CELTA - CELTA
Universidad de Guanajuato
2008.09 - 2009.09
Masters of Business - Internationalisation
Waterford Institute Of Technology
2005.09 - 2006.09
Bachelors degree - commercialsoftware development
Waterford Institute Of Technology
2000.09 - 2004.06