William Rory O'brien

I am an experienced EFL/ESL teacher, trainer and examiner with a career spanning more than thirty years and experience teaching learners in a wide variety of educational and professional contexts.
I have taught General English, Business English and English for Specific Purposes in Spain, the UK and Italy. My experience includes the British Council in Madrid, where I worked as a teacher and Cambridge examiner, as well as Kings Training, Astex Servicios Lingüísticos and Linguarama. I have also provided English-language training to professionals working for organisations including BBVA, HSBC and Agencia EFE.
My teaching experience covers a wide range of levels and ages. I have worked with secondary-school students as well as university students and adult professionals, and I am accustomed to adapting both the content and approach of my lessons to the needs of individual learners. My background in Business English and ESP has also given me considerable experience designing practical lessons based on real-life communication.
I am a graduate of University College Dublin, where I obtained a BA in History, French and Italian followed by a Higher Diploma in Education. I also hold an RSA Diploma in TEFL and a Diploma in Translation. I speak French, Italian and Spanish fluently.
I am pleased to bring my experience, flexibility and practicality to an ESL teaching position. I speak fluent Spanish so please feel free to contact me in your languaage if you prefer. I look forward to working with you, so don't hesitate! Call me when you can or send a messsge.