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Mairead Clinton

Mairead Clinton

Cork

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable individual with strong communication and organisational skills, coupled with deep understanding of linguistic principles and cultural sensitivity. Proficient in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Committed to inspiring students and enhancing their language skills in an English Language Teacher role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

English Language Teacher Intern

University College Cork
05.2025 - Current
  • Observed and assisted in English language classes (General English, Academic English, Exam Preparation) across a range of CEFR levels (A2–C1).
  • Designed and delivered lessons using communicative and task-based methodologies.
  • Created original materials for grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and writing practice.
  • Supported assessment activities, including placement testing and formative feedback.
  • Facilitated small-group and one-to-one speaking practice sessions.
  • Participated in CPD workshops on pronunciation, digital tools, and learner engagement.
  • Maintained a reflective teaching journal to enhance professional practice.
  • Maintained and submitted progress reports on each student.
  • Conducted a mini research report as part of my internship entitled, 'Investigating reading and writing skills in Business English.'

English Language Teacher

University of Limerick
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Delivered English language lessons to Erasmus and International students at University of Limerick on weekly basis both in class and online (approximately 15-20 students per class).
  • Delivered online ESP lessons to partner University, Shandong University of Technology in China. These were mechanical engineering and computer science students (approximately 50 students in a class).
  • Delivered online IELTS oral preparation lessons to students from Hainan University in China (6 students).
  • Designed weekly lesson plans, assigned homework and corrected student examinations.

Client Solutions Coordinator

Occupli
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Organised health and safety training for private clients. Liaised with trainers and venues to facilitate training.
  • Responded to customer queries via telephone and email correspondence.
  • Issued proposals to clients for potential training courses.
  • Coordinated Carbon Action (the environmental awareness training sector of Occupli).
  • Reached monthly KPIs through outbound calling and email marketing.
  • Coordinated trainers and venues via diary management and liaising with partners.

Office Administrator

Career Training Internships
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Recorded invoice payments under the company's CRM system and monitored outstanding payments.
  • Managed payments of host families weekly and monthly.
  • Translated between French and English speaking company partners.
  • Delegated administration tasks to interns in office on a daily basis and monitored their progress.
  • Processed email and telephone correspondence on a daily basis.
  • Updated information onto the company CRM system.

Sales Assistant

Golden Discs
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • I worked in Golden Discs on a on and off basis from 2019-2022.
  • Daily interaction and selling among customers
  • General store maintenance
  • Participating in annual stock takes
  • Organization of orders and deliveries
  • Nightly cash up and till closure

Customer Care Specialist (French)

Kerry
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Responsible for developing relationships with clients in the French meat market such as Moy Park France, LDC, Farmor, Les Ateliers du Gout.
  • Responding to customer queries by telephone and email.
  • Liaising with other departments, such as the commercial team, supply chain, transport, regulatory and pricing.
  • Daily task included : inputting orders, filing and following up on complaints, submitting technical documents, creating credit and debit notes.
  • Tools used : SAP tool, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Skype and Workforce.

Part-time work

Part-time
11.2017 - 05.2021

During university, I worked several part-time jobs covering retail customer service, cashier, and administration duties.

Education

Master of Arts - MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

University Of Limerick
Limerick
06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - International Business with French

Munster Technological University
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Management

University Grenoble Alpes
Valence, France
03.2020

Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate

Colaiste Choilm
Cork
05.2017

Skills

  • Excellent administration skills
  • Document preparation
  • French Language and culture
  • German Language and culture
  • Good Technical Knowledge and skills
  • Excellent Social Skills
  • IELTS training
  • Educational technology use
  • Lesson planning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Online teaching

Hobbies

Timeline

English Language Teacher Intern

University College Cork
05.2025 - Current

English Language Teacher

University of Limerick
09.2024 - 05.2025

Client Solutions Coordinator

Occupli
03.2023 - 08.2024

Office Administrator

Career Training Internships
06.2022 - 03.2023

Customer Care Specialist (French)

Kerry
05.2021 - 10.2021

Sales Assistant

Golden Discs
06.2019 - 06.2022

Part-time work

Part-time
11.2017 - 05.2021

Master of Arts - MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

University Of Limerick

Bachelor of Arts - International Business with French

Munster Technological University

Bachelor of Arts - Management

University Grenoble Alpes

Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate

Colaiste Choilm
Mairead Clinton