CELTA at Cambridge CELTA (2026-08 – 2026-08)
120-hour, full-time, face-to-face programme with assessed teaching practice
- Planned and delivered eight assessed teaching-practice lessons to A1-A2 and B1-B2 adult English-language learners.
- Taught speaking, listening, reading, vocabulary, grammar and functional language using communicative methodology.
- Analysed target language, anticipated learner difficulties and selected or adapted materials to learner needs.
- Used pair work, group work, role-play and task-based activities to maximise learner participation.
- Monitored learners, checked understanding, provided feedback and error correction, and incorporated detailed tutor feedback into subsequent lessons.
Classroom Assistant at The High School Ballynahinch (2022 – 2022)
Approximately six months
- Worked as a classroom assistant in a secondary-school environment for approximately six months.
- Supported classroom activities and pupils under the direction of teaching staff, gaining direct experience of day-to-day school routines and classroom procedures.
Bar Manager at Harbour House Inn (2023 – 2024)
- Trained and supported multilingual staff, adapting instructions, demonstrations and explanations to differing levels of English proficiency.
- Delivered structured workplace training in customer service, product knowledge, operational procedures and professional communication.
- Used clarification, checking, practical demonstration and constructive feedback to support understanding and performance.
- Supervised bar and front-of-house teams and handled complex customer and staff communication professionally.
General Manager at McCafferty's Bar (2022 – 2023)
- Trained and coached a team of approximately ten employees in customer service, workplace standards and operational procedures.
- Communicated responsibilities and priorities clearly across a busy customer-facing team.
- Managed staff performance, delivered feedback and resolved complex interpersonal and customer-service situations.
- Held overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a busy hospitality venue.
Bartender at Harbour House Inn (2025 – 2026)
Part-time hospitality role drawing on previous management experience.
- Delivered professional customer service while supporting and guiding less-experienced staff.
- Drew on previous management experience to support service standards, customer communication and day-to-day operations.
Logistics Administrator at Mackle Pet Foods (2024 – 2025)
- Worked in a commercial logistics and administrative environment requiring accurate information handling, organisation and clear professional communication.
Professional Screenwriter at Zero Gravity Management (2019 – 2024)
Represented by Zero Gravity Management
- Undertook paid professional screenwriting work, developing and revising scripts, narrative material and dialogue in response to briefs and feedback.
- Developed original film and television material, demonstrating advanced written communication, editing and sensitivity to tone, register and natural dialogue.
Assistant Bar Manager at Harbour House Inn (2019 – 2022)
- Supported staff induction, training and development alongside the supervision and coordination of bar operations.
- Communicated procedures, service expectations and operational information clearly to team members and supported staff during high-pressure service periods.
Earlier Bartending Experience at Harbour House Inn; Villa Vinci (2017 – 2019)
Harbour House Inn (2018-2019) | Villa Vinci (2017-2018)
- Customer-facing food-and-beverage service, product recommendations, accurate order clarification, team support and communication with a wide range of customers.
