Grainne McCarthy

TEFL tutor at Fluentify
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(386) 825-5501
Location
IE
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • TEFL tutor
      • May 2022 - Present

      Teaching English as a foreign language to a variety of age groups and levels. Teaching grammar, oral, aural and comprehension. IELTS Preparation. Business English Teaching English as a foreign language to a variety of age groups and levels. Teaching grammar, oral, aural and comprehension. IELTS Preparation. Business English

    • Austria
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Spanish Tutor
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      Private one to one tuition. Teaching the Spanish language to a variety of levels including exam years. Teaching grammar, spoken skills, listening skills and comprehension. Exam preparation Private one to one tuition. Teaching the Spanish language to a variety of levels including exam years. Teaching grammar, spoken skills, listening skills and comprehension. Exam preparation

    • Music
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Vocalist
      • Sep 2009 - Present

      *Lead vocalist in 6 piece party band - MASS Band *Lead vocalist in four piece original group LaGracia. *Lead vocalist in 2 piece acoustic duo Soul Jam *Performing regularly in pubs, weddings and functions since 2009 with Soul Jam *Singer/songwriter - regularly writing new material and developing our sound. * LaGracia's music is an infusion of soul, R&B. We released two singles this year "Say" and "Can't Ever Know" and our Debut EP "No One's Fool" is out October 1st 2021 *UK songwriting competition semi finalists for our song No One's Fool *Performed live on several radio srations such as Near Fm, Dublin City Fm, Ocean FM, Craic Radio, 98FM, and Spirit Radio Fm *Backing vocalist for Emma O'Reilly and Danny G and the Major 7ths *Session vocalist performing on Prepay Power, Quote Devil, bvs for Miles Graham, bvs for Kila and Celtic Woman. * Soprano in Discovery Gospel Choir Dublin since August 2012 - choir performed live on The Late Late Show; the choir supported and sang with The Waterboys, Gemma Hayes, Liam O'Maoinlaigh, and we have performed at venues such as the Olympia, 3Arena, Electric Picnic, Vicar Street, etc. * Received vocal training from age 16- - current student of vocal coach Judith Mok and Gemma Sugrue Show less

    • China
    • E-learning
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • ITutor Tefl Teacher
      • May 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Digitize The Nation
    • County Sligo, Ireland
    • Digital Skills Tutor
      • Apr 2017 - Feb 2023

      Teaching digital skills to adults and learners with special needs. Getting to grips with technology, using IPad's, smartphones, laptops etc Teaching a variety of internet topics including safety online, email, apps, booking online etc.. Teaching digital skills to adults and learners with special needs. Getting to grips with technology, using IPad's, smartphones, laptops etc Teaching a variety of internet topics including safety online, email, apps, booking online etc..

    • Spanish Tutor
      • Sep 2015 - Feb 2023

      I tutor Spanish Junior Certificate level, Leaving Certificate level and primary level students. I cater each grinds to suit the individual. I prepare exam level students for their state examinations focusing on all aspects on the exams. We cover all topics including oral, aural, comprehension and letter writing and covering sample exam questions. I cater the lessons to the students specific needs and requirements. I tutor Spanish Junior Certificate level, Leaving Certificate level and primary level students. I cater each grinds to suit the individual. I prepare exam level students for their state examinations focusing on all aspects on the exams. We cover all topics including oral, aural, comprehension and letter writing and covering sample exam questions. I cater the lessons to the students specific needs and requirements.

    • Spanish Examiner
      • Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

      My duties included examining and correcting hundreds of Junior Certificate Spanish exam papers under the supervision of a senior examiner. I attended a conference in Athlone to learn how to properly correct the exam papers. After this I proceeded to correct the papers independently regularly checking in with my senior examiner with any queries. This was a fast paced high pressure experience with short deadlines and an emphasis on attention to detail. My duties included examining and correcting hundreds of Junior Certificate Spanish exam papers under the supervision of a senior examiner. I attended a conference in Athlone to learn how to properly correct the exam papers. After this I proceeded to correct the papers independently regularly checking in with my senior examiner with any queries. This was a fast paced high pressure experience with short deadlines and an emphasis on attention to detail.

  • Grange Post Primary
    • County Sligo, Ireland
    • Spanish Teacher
      • Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

      Substitution role teaching Junior Certificate level Spanish. Preparing for the Junior Cert exam, focus on exam papers, listening skills, role plays, building and practicing grammar and vocabulary. Substitution role teaching Junior Certificate level Spanish. Preparing for the Junior Cert exam, focus on exam papers, listening skills, role plays, building and practicing grammar and vocabulary.

    • ABA private tutor
      • Jan 2014 - Apr 2018

      One to one tuition with preschool aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I plan, organise and implement Individual Education Programs using the Applied Behaviour Analysis principles and following the guidelines of VB MAPP. Responsible for implementing educational programs and play activities including aiding the development of fine motor skills, vocabulary, communication skills and functional play. One to one tuition with preschool aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I plan, organise and implement Individual Education Programs using the Applied Behaviour Analysis principles and following the guidelines of VB MAPP. Responsible for implementing educational programs and play activities including aiding the development of fine motor skills, vocabulary, communication skills and functional play.

  • Jonix Preschools Ireland
    • Holywell, Swords, Dublin
    • ABA preschool tutor
      • Feb 2013 - Sep 2016

      Working as a tutor in an Jonix, ABA preschool working with autistic children of varying levels on the autism spectrum ages 2-6 years. Under the supervision of the class teacher I have been tutoring the students on a one to one basis with programmes that are tailored to their needs and abilities. The students' programmes are based on ABA principles. I help with all class activities, games and supervision. Working as a tutor in an Jonix, ABA preschool working with autistic children of varying levels on the autism spectrum ages 2-6 years. Under the supervision of the class teacher I have been tutoring the students on a one to one basis with programmes that are tailored to their needs and abilities. The students' programmes are based on ABA principles. I help with all class activities, games and supervision.

    • Session vocalist
      • May 2014 - May 2014

      I recorded backing vocals alongside other vocalists for two songs on Kila's most recent album. Recorded several takes of harmonies and backing vocals recorded in a professional recording studio. I recorded backing vocals alongside other vocalists for two songs on Kila's most recent album. Recorded several takes of harmonies and backing vocals recorded in a professional recording studio.

    • Vocalist
      • Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

      Provided the vocals for Prepay Power's recent jingle for TV and radio advertisements currently being aired regularly across the country. Recorded lead and harmony vocals for the jingle. Provided the vocals for Prepay Power's recent jingle for TV and radio advertisements currently being aired regularly across the country. Recorded lead and harmony vocals for the jingle.

  • Emerald Cultural Institute Dublin
    • St. Angela's College Sligo
    • Activity Leader at Summer Camp
      • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

      Activity leader for Italian students aged 12-18 at summer camps held in St. Angela's College Sligo. Helped organise run and supervise activities for Italian students during the day and evenings. Helped to organise and supervise trips with the students to Sligo town, Donegal and Galway. Activities included sports, games, discos, karaoke, treasure hunts, talent shows, speed dating, irish music & dance nights, table quizzes etc. Activity leader for Italian students aged 12-18 at summer camps held in St. Angela's College Sligo. Helped organise run and supervise activities for Italian students during the day and evenings. Helped to organise and supervise trips with the students to Sligo town, Donegal and Galway. Activities included sports, games, discos, karaoke, treasure hunts, talent shows, speed dating, irish music & dance nights, table quizzes etc.

  • Monsoon Accessorize
    • Quayside Shopping Centre, Sligo, Ireland
    • Retail Sales Assistant
      • Jul 2009 - Jul 2012

      Providing excellent Customer Service, including advice and assistance with clothing and jewellery purchases; cash handling; refunds and exchanges; assisting with visual merchandising on shop floor. Providing excellent Customer Service, including advice and assistance with clothing and jewellery purchases; cash handling; refunds and exchanges; assisting with visual merchandising on shop floor.

Education

  • Dublin Institute of Technology
    CPD Professional Musicianship - Songwriting, Songwriting
    2014 - 2015
  • Trinity College, Dublin
    Masters in Applied Psychology, Applied Psychology
    2012 - 2013
  • Nottingham University
    Diploma in Psychology (conversion course), Psychology.
    2008 - 2009
  • NUI Galway
    Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Psychological Studies
    2004 - 2008
  • National University of Ireland, Galway
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology And Spanish
    2004 - 2008

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