* University College, Cork.
- Masters Degree in Politics
- 2008-2009
- Awarded a First Class Honours Masters Degree
- Dissertation: “Syria in Lebanon: The Failure of American Foreign Policy in the Middle East”
- Areas of concentration: Post-colonialism, terrorism, security, American foreign policy, Middle Eastern studies, and political philosophy.
* Trinity College, Dublin.
- BA Degree in English Literature and Classical Civilizations
- 2005-2008
- Major: English Literature
- Minor: Classical Civilizations
- Awarded an Honours Degree
- Dissertation: “Beckett’s Bodies Without Organs”
Working History
# TEACHING EXPERIENCE
* Daejeon University
: 2011-present
: 96-3 Yongun Dong, Dong-Gu, Daejeon
- Position: English instructor. Subjects: English Conversation, Speech Presentation
- I currently prepare all lesson materials for my classes. I have varying levels of ability in each class so I prepare the lessons to suits the needs of the students.
I also must prepare all mid-term and final examinations for the students throughout the semesters, and administer all grades.
* EWHA – American Language School,
: 2009-2010
: 4F Avess B/D, 1452 Dunsan Dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon.
_ Position: English Teacher. Subjects: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
- Developed the syllabus for all levels ranging from 96 – 104 (Elementary to Middle School).
Developed and prepared all mid-term and final exams for all levels throughout all semesters, administered all grades of mid-term and final exams as well as all written work throughout the year.
Assisted the academic director in extra administrative duties for the evaluation of new students.
Assisted with the development of the new Debate curriculum for the upcoming academic year.
# WORK EXPERIENCE
* 2000 – 2002: Factory Technician – APC Castlebar, Co. Mayo
- Duties included:
• Construction and maintenance of computer power supplies.
• Responsible for the testing of new products for feasibility of line construction.
• Was part of a production team which worked to strict marketing deadlines.
* 1999 -2000: Warehouse Operative – Nippon Express, Amstelveen, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- Duties included:
• Fork lift operator, responsible for loading and unloading of containers for distribution.
• Responsible for the supply of products to the various departments of the warehouse.
* 1993 – 1998: Warehouse Operative – Baxter Healthcare SA, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
- Duties included:
• Began working as a Lab Technician which involved being part of a large team for the production of Renal Medical goods.
• After 2 years was promoted to Utility Officer, responsible for the general maintenance of the production line; liaising between management and the Lab Technicians.
• Other general duties included Fork lift operator, maintenance of machinery and quality control.
• Within 12 months was promoted to Warehouse Operative which resulted in increased responsibilities within the company.
Personal Introduction
# INTERESTS
- I am a keen reader and an enthusiastic fan of the cinema. I play as part of a 5-a-side football team. Academically, I continue to be interested in politics, philosophy, and literature. Global politics and history constitute the bulk of my reading, while I also enjoy fiction. I am interested in sports in general, particularly soccer. I also enjoy cooking, and socialising with friends.