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Bio
Hello, my name is Roisin (sounds like 'ROH-sheen') and I am a native English speaker from Northern Ireland (UK).
I am a former NMC registered nurse and a qualified teacher. I have over 20 years experience working in large NHS teaching hospitals in Belfast, London & Manchester (UK) and I also spent the last few years of my nursing career working in a new hospital in Doha, Qatar.
I have worked in various clinical areas including a busy Neonatal Unit in central London and I specialised as a nurse educator in 2010. Subsequently, I undertook a PGCE (Postgraduate teaching qualification) in 2012 to enhance my teaching & assessing skills.
Since then, I have had a wealth of experience in nursing leadership roles designing and delivering various curriculums. These curriculums included induction & preceptorship programmes and various staff development courses. I have also interviewed numerous healthcare staff for new jobs and written multiple policy & procedure documents.
In 2020, I was ready for a change of career and I began teaching English online and obtained a CELTA qualification.
I currently work for a well-known online teaching platform and I teach in person at a local language school, which I absolutely love!
My teaching philosophy is a student-centred approach. The unique aspect of adult learning is that we all bring our life experiences to the classroom, meaning we have different motivations and styles of learning. I believe successful learning takes place when a teacher recognises these needs and designs lessons accordingly. This is what I consistently strive to do for every learner.
If you'd like to know more about my knowledge, skills and experience or what makes my teaching different, check out my blog post here.
I have listed my qualifications below and I am happy to share references and qualifications if requested. Working independently means I am able to offer competitive rates by cutting out the commission charged by larger teaching platforms.
Education & Qualifications
OET Knowledge - Teacher
2024
Cambridge Certified Professional Teacher (CELTA)
2022
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning for Professional Practice (PGCE)
University of Bolton - 2012
Bachelor of Science in Professional Practice - Neonatal Nursing
London South Bank University - 2012
Diploma in Children's Nursing
University of Salford - 2000