Ben Gallagher
Native English Teacher | Classroom Leadership & Communicative Learning
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London-born English teacher delivering dynamic lessons to students aged 6–14 in Italian schools. Combines a Business & Operations Management background with international leadership experience to create structured, confidence-building classrooms. Passionate about authentic language acquisition and critical thinking.
Esperienza
Primary & Middle School English Teacher - Metodo Accordo - Offanengo, Italy
(2025-01)
- Deliver engaging, communicative English lessons to primary and middle school students across mixed-ability groups
- Design interactive games and activities that build vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, and speaking skills
- Adapt lesson plans to individual learning needs, fostering confidence in shy and lower-level students
Duty Manager - YHA London Central - London, UK
(2025-05 - 2025-09)
- Supervised daily operations and front-line team performance at a high-footfall central London hostel
- Trained and mentored staff, raising service consistency and team accountability
- Resolved guest conflicts and escalated concerns, maintaining high satisfaction standards
General Manager - Southern Cross Backpackers - Queensland, Australia
(2018-08 - 2019-01)
- Led daily operations and managed multicultural teams across a busy international backpacker property
- Organised guest events and cultural programmes, driving engagement and positive reviews
- Oversaw scheduling, staff performance, and supplier coordination to ensure smooth operations
Senior Business Manager - Topnotch Health Clubs / Fitness4Less - London, UK
(2010-01 - 2014-08)
- Progressed through multiple leadership roles, managing cross-functional teams and driving operational efficiency across fitness club sites
Delivery Driver - Amazon - Cornwall, UK
(2024-09 - 2024-11)
- Completed high-volume parcel delivery routes for Amazon, maintaining accuracy and time management under pressure
Forklift Operative - Roche Freight Logistics - Swansea, UK
(2024-01 - 2024-11)
- Operated forklifts within a freight logistics environment, ensuring safe and efficient warehouse operations
Warehouse Employee - H&M Distribution - Nieuwegein, Netherlands
(2019-08 - 2019-10)
- Supported distribution operations at H&M, handling stock processing and warehouse logistics
Retail Assistant & warehouse coordinator - B&M Bargains - Carmarthen, UK
(2016-09 - 2017-05)
- Combined customer-facing retail duties with warehouse coordination, managing stock flow and replenishment
Bar Supervisor - VMS Live - Carmarthen, UK
(2015-09 - 2017-01)
- Supervised bar operations at large-scale live events, leading a team and ensuring efficient, compliant service
Events & Marketing Coordinator - SwanseaBID - Swansea, UK
(2015-09 - 2016-06)
- Coordinated events and marketing campaigns for a city-centre Business Improvement District
Retail Assistant - (Flying) Tiger - Carmarthen, UK
(2014-10 - 2015-06)
- Delivered customer service and supported store operations in a fast-paced retail environment
Formazione
MSc - Operations Management & Logistics - Barcelona Executive Business School
BA (Hons) - Business & Finance Management - University of Wales Trinity Saint David
