Fionnula Simpson

Fionnula Simpson

English Second Language Teacher

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  • About me

    Postdoctoral Researcher at University College Dublin

  • Education

    • University of Galway

      2020 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD English Literature

      Researching representations of mental illness in North American literature through the lens of bibliotherapy.

    • University of Galway

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Arts - MA English Literature 1st Class Honours
    • University of Galway

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Arts - BA English and History 1st Class Honours
  • Experience

    • Atlantic School of English and Leisure

      Jun 2018 - Jan 2021
      English Second Language Teacher

      Planning and delivering engaging English classes for students aged 7-18 in accordance with school syllabus. Preparing adult students for IELTS exams via individual tutorials. Completing weekly student reports and liaising with parents. Providing online classes throughout the pandemic.

    • University of Galway

      Oct 2019 - May 2024

      Planning and teaching lessons based on syllabus and assessment of student needs. Assisting students with literary analysis, essay writing, academic discussion, referencing and research. Grading essays and delivering detailed individual feedback for over 100 students. Designing a creative writing curriculum for 9-12 year olds who display academic excellence, including a workbook and set of interactive videos. Selecting relevant material from children's literature and teaching close reading methods. Planning and teaching online and in-person lessons in accordance with curriculum. Assisting students with drafting, editing, and referencing essays. Providing essay-writing support for students with disabilities. Managing social media for the writing centre.

      • Undergraduate Tutor

        Sept 2021 - May 2024
      • Youth Academy Instructor

        Oct 2021 - Dec 2022
      • Academic Writing Tutor

        Oct 2019 - Oct 2021
    • Call Pal - Telephone Answering Service

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Call Agent

      Answering high volume of calls from various businesses. Transferring calls and queries to relevant departments and scheduled customer appointments. Liaising with business owners to resolve customer queries and maintaining detailed Excel records of calls.

    • University College Dublin

      Apr 2024 - now
      Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

      TEFL Galway
      May 2018