Fergal A.

Introduction

I am an experienced English language and literature educator with over a decade of teaching experience across diverse educational settings, ranging from early childhood immersion to higher education and adult learning. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English Language Teaching from the University of Northwestern, along with CELTA, TEFL, TESOL, and TEYL certifications. Throughout my career in the United States and online, I have developed and delivered curricula in academic writing, literature, phonics, and Business English, as well as preparing students for IELTS and TOEFL examinations. In addition to classroom instruction and higher education lecturing, I have extensive experience leading online language programmes and conducting humanitarian English teaching initiatives for international learners.

Teaching experience

Global Online English Tutor and Instructor, Remote (2017 - Present) Premier Global Online English Specialist, TutorABC / BlingABC / Magic Ears / Ready to Learn, Remote (2017 - Present) English Language Instructor, Brooklyn Adult Learning Center, United States (2021 - 2023) Senior English Instructor & Curriculum Developer, The New York Language Institute, United States (2019 - 2021) Adjunct Faculty of English for Academic Purposes, Manhattan Community College, United States (2017 - 2019) Secondary English & Literature Teacher, Georgetown Day School, United States (2016 - 2017) Early Childhood English Immersion Specialist, Potomac Oaks Kindergarten, United States (2016 - 2017) High School English & Debate Coach, Capital City Prep School, United States (2015 - 2016) Kindergarten Language Arts Teacher, Little Explorers Preschool, United States (2015 - 2016) English Literature & Composition Teacher, Roycemore School, United States (2014 - 2015) Pre-K English Immersion Teacher, The Goddard School, United States (2014 - 2015) High School English Language Arts Teacher, Evanston Township High School, United States (2013 - 2014) Lead Preschool English Teacher, Kiddie Academy of Evanston, United States (2013 - 2014) Middle School English & Language Arts Assistant, Haven Middle School, United States (2012 - 2013) Early Childhood Educator, KinderCare Learning Center, United States (2012 - 2013) Middle School Teaching Fellow, Chute Middle School, United States (2011 - 2012) Assistant Teacher in Early Childhood Education, Bright Horizons, United States (2011 - 2012)

Teaching specialties