Robert Hanley

Experience

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  Department of Education — Ireland

  Feb 2006 - Nov 2007

  State Examiner

  Corrected English Higher and Ordinary Level for Leaving & Junior Certificate

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  Native Speaker Ltd

  May 2007 - Sept 2007

  Summer Camp Co-Ordinator

  Developed and delivered immersive English language junior programmeParticipated in logistical and operational management of successful summer camp

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  Galway Cultural Institute

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2008

  English Language Teacher

  Developed bespoke 1-1 corporate programme, applying Needs Analysis and Adaptive Learning in ESP, with successful delivery and stakeholder relations leading to long-term corporate partnership with Airbus International Wrote bespoke junior syllabus for short-stay programmeBrought students to CAE, FCE, IELTS exam success Introduced Technology-Enhanced Learning and Blended Learning by piloting edtech tools and resources

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  Grupo Vaughan

  Feb 2008 - Jun 2009

  English Language Teacher

  Founder member of University partnership programme providing intensive training programmes and English language certification for >1000 undergraduates Delivered intensive Public Speaking/English Language courses, achieving national-first 5.8/6.0 rating from feedback from 550 HE studentsDeveloped bespoke methodology utilising game-based learning, spaced repetition and flipped learning, mentoring and coaching lower performing teachers in multiple centres Contributed to increased student retention and brand awareness, appearing on company TV and creating original content Show less

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  Lenguaventura

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2010

  Summer Camp Teacher, Co-Ordinator

  Designed and ran classes, logistics and activities for 180 children over 3 years of residential summer programme Designed and delivered game-based language learning programme for young learnersLiaised with external stakeholders on excursions and activities, building partnerships and managing budget

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  English Time Tarifa, Cadiz

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

  ESL Trainer, Assessor, Teacher Trainer

  Founder member of successfully continued summer school, designing syllabus and activity programmeEnglish language tutor for General English (A1 - C2), Cambridge Exams, TOEFL, IELTS, Adult, Junior, Young Learners, Early LearnersMentored junior teachers, providing in-house evaluation and trainingRepresented school at regional conferences and training events Integrated technology-enhanced learning and IWB solutions Developed and delivered Intensive Business English & presentation coaching as part of Business Accelerator Programme for international start-ups; bringing 8 founders to high-level pitching preparedness Show less

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  University of Cadiz, Algeciras, Spain

  Nov 2010 - May 2011

  English Professor and Exam Co-Ordinator

  Applied digital competence to launch, develop and monitor Virtual Learning EnvironmentAssessed 120 HE students as part of CEFR compliance for 3rd level in role of Certified ExaminerDeveloped and delivered quality-assured courses in General English, Professional Skills and ESP

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  English Bubble

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2018

  Co-Founder | COO | Head of Content

  Designed and co-ordinated development of award-winning learning product series, leading a multi-skill team through sprint and strategic projects, applying engagement-first principles of game-based learning Won €220k funding for research, business and product development, while managing lean start-up team (4-10 staff) remotely; including recognised as High Potential Start-Up by Enterprise IrelandReached 20k subscribers by creating engaging social-media video and written content Nominated for the Learning Award, 2014; Android App of the Week, the Guardian, 2013 Show less

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  ASTEX

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Corporate Trainer

  Secured key client partnership (BBVA bank) by developing and delivering bespoke corporate language training programmeUsed Virtual Learning Environment to deliver needs-assessed adapted courses to corporate and academic clientsBoosted engagement, as verified by client feedback, by incorporating adaptive content and game-based learning methodologyBrought private students through successful language level certifications

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  Wall Street English

  Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

  Content Writer

  Met project management milestones and deadlines to create original contentPublished original content for Pearson, TESOL, TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge EnglishDeveloped well-received original course content

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  Eurobridge International

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  English Immersion Summer-Camp Co-Ordinator

  Recruited, trained and led team of 12 on prestigious English immersion residential camp of 115 childrenDesigned syllabus and curriculum, aligned to CEFR levelsMaintained positive stakeholder relations with accommodation, catering, safeguarding, parents and agenciesRan operations and logistics successfully and under budget

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  Hello English!

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Senior Course Tutor

  Coached and team-led 50 trainee teachers to Trinity CertTESOL certification Ran immersive learning projects in Upper-Austria achieving record region salesRedeveloped learning programme to incorporate game-based learning principles and increased engagement , meeting quality standards and benchmarks set by Eaquals, TrinityDelivered CPD coaching in ELT, CLIL to 30 schoolsUpskilled and developed training procedures using bespoke VLE

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  Atlantic Language Galway

  Mar 2016 - Feb 2022

  Ran Internationalisation and International Foundation Partnerships, creating revenue-positive new courses for HEIs and Corporate while winning + managing €140k-revenue Erasmus+ projectsDeveloped digital learning programmes, sustaining college through Covid-19 closures and creating sustained new product line, including programme development, delivery and quality assurance for blended, online and hybrid learning Led migration to cloud-based LMS, leading customisation; and designed, deployed and monitored intranet, providing flexible ongoing in-service training for all departments; overseeing related change-management procedures Ensured ongoing compliance and Quality Assurance in HR & training, onboarding, communications, copy, student service and welfare, sustainability, GDPR, Safeguarding, policy and procedure Show less Modernised and implemented Quality-based L&D procedures by designing and implementing systems for recruitment and hiring, onboarding, mentoring, CPD, appraisal, referrals, intern management, remote work, internal communications, 360 feedback, strategic inputCarried out change-management projects in restructuring including downsizing, internal QA audits, longer-term work scheduling and allocationsAchieved long-term QA strategic goal of EAQUALS accreditation for multiple centres by developing and implementing internal QA policy, meeting standardised international benchmarks, and undertaking significant quality initiatives and innovations across all areas of programme delivery and business administrationInitiated more dynamic online presence for direct student market, through integrated content and marketing promotion of the brand and products Show less Ran operations and maintained external compliance across multiple centres and recruitment and line management of up to 80 teaching and academic staff and 650 students through operational peaks, inspections and establishment of new centres Improved delivery quality by incorporating increased qualitative and data-based learner and stakeholder feedback, technology-enhanced learning, CEFR-driven, outcome-based learning programmes, and enhanced in-session evaluation, reflection and peer-learning Contributed to 20% annual increase in bookings by creating and managing production of direct marketing copy, video and engagement materials Show less

  • Head of Learning, Development & Quality Assurance (Quality Manager)

    Mar 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Academic Manager

    Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Director of Studies

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2019
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  Self-employed

  Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  Learning and Development Consultant

  Providing consulting expertise, training in material preparation, teaching skills, IT support and student support for Hybrid learningProfessional skills, English language training, Academic and Corporate writing coaching and training (online)

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  JumpAgrade

  Jul 2022 - now

  Director of Learning & Quality - Academic