Shane Patrick McCarron
Belfast
Summary
Enthusiastic ESOL teacher with almost 10 years of experience of teaching both abroad and at home. Seasoned in working in multicultural classes, including with refugees, of all ages. Highly competent in Cambridge and IELTS preparation. Polyglot with genuine love for languages and teaching. Committed to full preparation of classes which cover all skills. Has received consistently positive feedback over the years.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
ESOL Teacher
International House Belfast
Belfast
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Teaching General English to mixed-level adults from across the world
- Training students for Cambridge and IELTS examinations
- Preparing classes and activities with cultural sensitivity in mind
- Using a wide variety of source materials, consistently adapting to changing needs of students
- Accompanying students on the social programme and giving general advice for visiting or living in Belfast
ESOL Teacher and Camp Coordinator
International House Belfast
Belfast
06.2019 - 12.2025
- Annual summer camp based in Campbell College, Belfast
- Working with large adolescent groups of locally based refugees and visiting ESOL learners
- Coordinating: classes and trips with teachers, on-site activities with grounds staff, dietary needs with kitchen staff, arrival and departure of groups
- Teaching: preparing classes based around Irish and global culture, taking students on off-campus trips, organising quizzes and dance workshops, being sensitive to situation of young refugees
- Staying on-site 6 nights a week and ensuring student safeguarding 24 hours a day
Private ESOL Teacher
Self-employed
Barcelona, Spain
08.2016 - 12.2025
- Teaching children, teenagers and adults in person or online
- Classes tailored to the needs of each student
- Focus of classes can encompass: preparation for interviews or exams, work-related vocabulary, conversation, ESL skills, pronunciation, games and songs
ESOL Teacher
That's Cool Education
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Teaching multicultural classes of children, teenagers and adults with Cambridge materials, as well as additional stimulating games, debates and activities
- Preparing students for the Cambridge PET, FCE and CAE exams (including detailed feedback after speaking and writing exams)
- Daily use of technology in class e.g. online registers, interactive whiteboards, holding and recording classes on Zoom
- Preparing and running special themed speaking events for adults
- Administrative duties: correcting exams, writing regular reports, meeting with parents
- Dealing with issues of political and social tension among students
ESOL Teacher
International House Sabadell
Sabadell, Spain
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Teaching teenagers using Cambridge materials in preparation for the Cambridge PET and FCE exams
- Extracurricular classes with preschool and primary children in local schools, mixing book work with physical and interactive activities and games
- Attending regular workshops on behaviour management, educational games, working with young learners, etc
- Administrative duties: correcting exams, filling in online registers, writing reports, meeting with parents
- Adapting all of these tasks and many new ones to working entirely online and from home due to COVID-19
Monitor and Coordinator
Home to Home - Language Immersion Experiences
Sant Cugat, Spain
03.2016 - 07.2017
- As a monitor:
- Engaging primary students in English language activities and games at camps around Catalonia
- Teaching primary students at "English weeks/months" at Institució - Familiar d'Educació schools across Catalonia
- Guiding secondary students through their English language Crèdit de Síntesi or work experience projects
- As a coordinator:
- Organizing camps, coordinating activities, heading excursions, dealing with student safety (allergies, injuries, illnesses) and liaising with monitors, school teachers and camp staff
Education
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) -
International House
Belfast, United Kingdom 07.2018 - 08.2018
Various Cambridge and International House Workshops -
Various
BA - Human Biology
Queen's University
Belfast, United Kingdom 09.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Safeguarding and student care
- Genuine passion for languages
- Creative teaching style
- Cambridge exam preparation
- Distance education tools mastery
- Constructive feedback
- Multilingual proficiency
- CELTA certification
- Experienced in preparing for British Council inspections
Certification
- DELE C1 Spanish - Instituto Cervantes
- C1 Catalan - Consorci per a la normalització lingüística (CPNL)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English
Native
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
Catalan
Advanced (C1)
Irish
Beginner (A1)
Affiliations
- Irish set dancing teacher
- Boxing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
International House Belfast
08.2025 - 12.2025
ESOL Teacher
That's Cool Education
08.2020 - 06.2025
ESOL Teacher and Camp Coordinator
International House Belfast
06.2019 - 12.2025
ESOL Teacher
International House Sabadell
09.2018 - 06.2020
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) -
International House
07.2018 - 08.2018
Private ESOL Teacher
Self-employed
08.2016 - 12.2025
Monitor and Coordinator
Home to Home - Language Immersion Experiences
03.2016 - 07.2017
BA - Human Biology
Queen's University
09.2011 - 06.2015
Various Cambridge and International House Workshops -
Various