Ruaidhri Devlin

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced and versatile English language professional with a strong background in Business English and corporate training. Skilled at equipping professionals with the language tools needed to excel in global markets. Focused on clarity, confidence, and cross-cultural competence. Adept in tailoring lessons to meet organizational goals and individual development plans.

As a highly experienced English teacher and curriculum designer, I help learners meet personal, academic, and professional goals through personalized, adaptive instruction. Over the past 12+ years, I have taught in a wide range of settings—state schools, private academies, businesses, and online—across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and learner autonomy, combining communicative and task-based methodologies with techniques that reduce anxiety and foster resilience.

KEY SKILLS
• Business English & ESP
• Presentation & Meeting Skills
• Tailored Curriculum Design
• Client-Focused Communication Training
• Cross-Cultural Competence
• One-on-One Executive Coaching
• Digital Platforms (Zoom, Google Workspace, Teams)
• Fluent in Spanish | Native Level English Speaker

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
**English Teacher / Language Coach**Various Locations — 2013–Present
• Delivered tailored English coaching for business professionals across finance, engineering, and tech sectors.
• Prepared clients for internal presentations, negotiations, and international conferences.
• Developed personalized language plans and strategies to boost professional confidence and engagement.
• Built long-term client relationships through trust, reliability, and measurable growth in communication abilities.

EDUCATION
• TESOL Certificate – TEFL International, Thailand
• BA International: Spanish, Sociology, Social Justice – UCD, Ireland
• ITIL Certification – Dublin
• Project Management – Open University
• City & Guilds Certificate in Database Programming - Dublin
• Spanish Language – Instituto Cervantes, Dublin
• Irish Language – Gael Linn, Dublin