Caoimhe Forde
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T: 347-458-
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Gender: Female
Nationality:
Irish (US Permanent Resident- Green Card Holder)
Mother Tongue: English
Languages: Irish (Gaelic - native
speaker), Spanish (conversational), German (intermediate) ICT
Skills: - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
and Open Office
- Typing speed: 50 wpm
Office Skills: - Telephone & Front Desk Reception, Customer
Service, Filing, Database & Records Management,
Administrative Support, Reports & Spreadsheets, Event Planning
& Coordination
Education
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2006 - 2009 Bachelor of Arts (Honors Degree): Psychology & Gaelic
Language (Double Major)
National University of Ireland,
Galway, Ireland.
Grade Point Average:
3.933
Employment
History
. English Language Teacher - Quality Languages, Barcelona, Spain.
(July - August 2013)
I designed the curriculum for a month long intensive English
language course aimed at adults and taught classes daily. When
not in class, I worked as a receptionist, performing
administrative tasks and providing prospective clients with
course information.
English Language Teacher - MacKenzie School of English, Barcelona, Spain.
(October 2012 - June 2013)
I taught 20 hours per week, which consisted of 90 minute English
classes for children and adults. Additional responsiblities
included, compiling reports, producing personal notes for class,
clerical work, advertising, marketing and promotion.
Online Irish Language (Gaelic) Teacher - Rosetta Stone, New York.
(January 2012 - present, flexible hours)
I teach 50
minute online language classes to both children and adults. After
classes I liaise with HR and technical support. In order to
maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, I
arrange meetings with my supervisor to discuss course content,
spelling & grammar mistakes and similar issues. I am encouraged to make
suggestions, recommendations and proofread any new
material. My additional responsiblities include software
updating, editing, and translating online content.
Irish language & literature guest teacher - Irish Arts Center, 553 West
51St., New York, 10019. (May 2012 & September 2013)
Guest speaker and language teacher at the annual Irish Arts
Center 'Gaelic Language & Culture Open Day'. I was required
to promote available courses at the center and assist with
clerical and administration duties.
. Adjunct Professor of Irish Language & Culture - Fordham Univeristy,
NY 10458. (August 2011 - June 2012)
I managed The Institute of
Irish Studies Program at Fordham University. I taught a
language and history class twice a week. I was also required
to update and revise the course content. Throughout the year, I
was responsible for administrative and clerical work, management
and promotion of cultural events and lectures at the institute.
. Hostess & Receptionist - Trocadero Restaurant, Dublin, Ireland.
(May 2005 - July 2011)
I was responsible for all front of house duties including
answering phones, arranging seating plans, greeting guests and
clerical and administrative work. Clientele ranged from business
executives to high-profile celebrities. Special requests were
often made by clientele, which were attentively catered for.
Additional duties included logging delivery orders, liasing with
food & beverage representatives, floor staff, kitchen managers
and bar managers.
Extracurriculur
. Vice-auditor - Irish Language Society, National Univeristy of
Ireland, Galway.
(September 2006- June 2009)
I was responsible for fundraising, training new committee
members, events organising, promotion and
registering new members of the society. Every fall I
was required to undertake training in various areas including I.T.,
fundraising, accounts, grant applications, leadership
skills, public speaking.
. ALIVE certificate for volunteering (2007, 2008, 2009)
Awarded ALIVE certificate by The National University
of Ireland, Galway, in recognition of volunteer work while at
univeristy.
. Hobbies & Interests: Music, Literature, Fashion, Art, Cooking, Yoga.
References
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Ms. Nienke Padberg Dr. Christopher Maginn
New York Studio Coach Supervisor Associate Professor of History
Rosetta Stone, Fordham University,
135 W Market St, Lowenstein 913,
Harrisonburg, Lincoln Center,
Virginia 22801. New York 10023.
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