English Language Teacher

Curriculum Vitae

Alan Cuddihy

Address: Ireland:

Castlecolumb,

Knocktopher

County Kilkenny.

Date of Birth: November 6, 1990

Email: *.*******@*****.***

Mobile: 083-*****-**

Personal skills and qualities:

I am results focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

I am very organised in my approach to any aspect of work.

A dynamic and enthusiastic professional with a keen interest in

Good communication skills make me a quick learner, co-operative and decisive.

I am hardworking, self motivated, reliable and punctual.

Genuine self belief in my abilities and potential.

Selection for Kilkenny hurling teams, Minor (2008) and U21 (2010-11), demonstrates work ethic, commitment and discipline.

I have travelled to gain valuable life and work experience. Having lived and worked in America and UK. Travelling is something I am passionate about and I wish to work abroad in the future.

Education

Primary: St Patrick’s NS, Ballyhale, County Kilkenny (1994-2002).

Post Primary: Scoil Airegeail, County Kilkenny (2002–08).

LEAVING CERTIFICATE 2008

Subject Grade

English A2

Maths C2

Geography C3

Biology A2

Irish C1

Construction B2

D&C Graphics D1

Third level:

Cork Institute of Technology 2 year higher Certificate in Business Admin, some of the subject covered were as follows:

Financial & Cost Accounting.

Text Processing.

Web Design Fundamentals.

IT for Admin 1.2 (Databases)

Essential Maths& Stats for Business

Behavioural Science.

Communication.

Management for Admin.

TEFL Masters course online (150hrs).

Subjects covered in the TEFL Masters course (150hrs)

International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC)

Module 1: The TEFL World

Module 2: The Teacher

Module 3: The Learner

Module 4: Understanding Key Language Elements

Assignment 1

Module 5: Grammar

Module 6: Teaching the Skills

Module 7: Planning and Presenting Language Activities

Module 8: Professional Classroom Teaching Skills

Assignment 2

Module 9: Practical Classroom Teaching Skills

Module 10: Testing and Assessment

Module 11: A Wide Range of Practical Activities

Module 12: Your Future

Assignment 3

Conclusion and Final Exam.

Currently applying for Business English ad on course.

Summer Camps San Francisco USA (2011)

Trained and taught kids from 5 years to 12 years.

Organising fun, entertaining and educational games throughout the day.

Ensured the safety of each student.

Assessed kid’s progression in certain skills.

Worked on developing social skills and team work.

Local summer camps and sports teams (2012- )

I managed the local under tens soccer team for a full season, this was challenging but very rewarding. I made sure the kids were trained properly whilst educating them on the benefits of exercise and keeping fit. Other duties included organising safe transport for away games, making sure jerseys were washed, and teaching the kids valuable social skills, whilst keeping in constant contact with the parents.

Togher Building Contractors & Supplies Ltd: Brook Point, 1412 High Road, London N20 9BH.

Business Development/Key Accounts Manager (April 2013- ):

Serviced existing clients.

Forged strong relationships with customers/purchasing managers to ensure repeat business.

Responsibility for negotiating all contracts with new clients.

Responsibility for credit control within the Area.

Identified and developed new business opportunities in line with company’s strategic plan.

Responsible for completion of relevant documentation to fulfil sales ordering process.

Developed strong business working relationships with customer base.

Liaised with distribution to ensure timely delivery of agreed orders.

Kclr96fm Radio station: Broadcasting centre, Leggettsraght business park, Carlow road, Kilkenny

Marketing and Sales Executive (June 2015 - )

Forged strong relationships with customers/purchasing managers to ensure repeat business.

Responsibility for negotiating all contracts with new clients.

Identified and developed new business opportunities in line with company’s strategic plan.

Responsible for completion of relevant documentation to fulfil sales ordering process.

Developed strong business working relationships with customer base.

Create scripts and adverts for clients.

Be creative in my approach to generating new campaign ideas.

Regularly meeting with existing and new clients.

Dealing with customer’s queries, complaints and issues professionally and efficiently.

Constantly self assessing to make sure work standards remains at a high standard.

Mackdonald Language Academy (Kilkenny)

Part Time.

Gained valuable class room experience.

Classes contained students with all levels of English.

Responsible for the student’s safety on activities and day trips.

Working with students from different backgrounds and cultures.

Managing behaviour in the class room.

Constantly assessing the students.

Making learning English fun through games, activities, videos and more.

Planning gave me the opportunity to practice and work on my organisational skills.

Hobbies:

Hurling and Gaelic football.

Rugby.

Keeping fit and healthy. I exercise and workout on a regular basis.

I love the outdoors.

Travelling.

Achievements:

2 All Ireland titles with my club, Ballyhale Shamrocks (2010, 2015).

1 Minor All Ireland title with Kilkenny (2008).

4 Senior County club titles (2008-09, 2012, 2014).

2 Leinster Senior club titles (2009, 2014).

Scoil Airegeail ‘Sportsman of the Year’ 2008.

1 North American Senior hurling title (2011).

2 U21A County titles (2005-06).

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