Fionnula Simpson

Experience

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  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.

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  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
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  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.

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  University College Dublin

  Apr 2024 - now

  Postdoctoral Researcher