Cathal Loingsigh

Cathal Loingsigh

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Founder & Host - The Irish Chat Room 🍀
Ireland

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  • Selfemployed
    Founder & Host - The Irish Chat Room 🍀
    Selfemployed
    Mar 2025 - Current (1 year 8 months)
    • Host private one-to-one English discussions focused on political, media, and professional language
    • Work with advanced English learners to analyse speeches, public statements, and real-world communication
    • Help learners better understand meaning, tone, and intent - and express their own ideas more clearly and confidently
    • Facilitate open, unscripted conversations that develop fluency, critical thinking, and awareness of how language is used in practice
    • Maintain a deliberately small participant base to ensure depth, focus, and meaningful dialogue
    • Manage all bookings, communication, and client relationships independently
  • Selfemployed
    English communication coach for political scientists
    Selfemployed
    Sep 2021 - Current (5 years 2 months)
    I help committed political scientists improve their job performance and secure future career opportunities by advancing their communication skills in English.
  • Cambly Inc
    Online English Tutor
    Cambly Inc
    Oct 2018 - Current (8 years 1 month)
    Independent contractor working with students worldwide
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    Volunteer Basic Computer Training Assistant
    Age Action Ireland
    Feb 2014 - Current (12 years 9 months)
    Volunteering as a Training Assistant for the 'Getting Started' programme for older people to help them gain confidence and basic skills in computers and the internet.

    Ensuring as a designated 'Key Volunteer' that a weekly record of class attendees is maintained via Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

    Equipping learners with enrolment forms, learner manuals and evaluation forms as well as collecting donations for Age Action.
  • Abtran
    Assessor - Back Office
    Abtran
    Oct 2013 - Jan 2014 (4 months)
    3 month contract

    Delivered a range of administrative supports and functions for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) directly to customers and indirectly through support provided to Abtran Front Office functions.
  • R
    Recent Studies and Additional Work Experience
    Sep 2011 - Current (15 years 2 months)
    At the end of the 2010-2011 school year I decided that it would be worth exploring and pursuing further studies at third-level.

    In 2013 I completed a Digital Skills and IT Diploma with Pitman Training in Cork graduating with distinction.

    In 2014 I completed a Foundation Diploma in Training and Education (NUI Galway) in order to develop essential trainer skills.

    In December 2014 I was employed by Cork ETB as a part-time tutor for the purpose of providing a 'Computers for Beginners' course to adult learners in Bishopstown.

    In October 2015 I worked as an EFL teacher with Travel Ireland Ltd in Cork working with students from France and the Czech Republic.

    In September 2016 I worked as
  • K
    Primary Teacher
    Kilmacanogue National School
    Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 (10 months)
    Taught 3rd class (mixed)
    Assisted with outdoor adventure activities
    Responsible for supervising composting as part of Green-Schools initiative
  • S
    Supply Panel Primary Teacher
    St Peter Apostle Senior National School
    Sep 2006 - Jun 2010 (3 years 10 months)
    Served twelve schools in the North Clondalkin area
    Experience with all age levels (Early Start -> 6th class inclusive)
  • S
    Primary Teacher
    St Cronans Senior National School
    Sep 2005 - Jun 2006 (10 months)
    Taught 4th class (mixed)
    Probated in June 2006
    Contributed to the formulation of the revised PE school plan
  • S
    Substitute Teacher in Primary Schools
    Jan 2002 - Dec 2005 (4 years)
    Served schools in Skibbereen, Kenmare and Cork City
    Experience with all age levels
  • A
    Software Engineer
    Alcatel Ireland Ltd
    Aug 1999 - Jun 2002 (2 years 11 months)
    Member of Logistical Support Team
    Responsible for administration of Time Billing and Faults Reports databases
    Trained Alcatel Software Dept personnel in the use of Time Billing database
    Chaired Alcatel Ireland Fault Report meetings / reviews
    Authored delivery notes, user guides and project quality related documents
    Supported and regularly updated the department’s intranet web content
  • B
    Post-Primary Teacher
    Beara Community School
    Aug 1996 - Jul 1998 (2 years)
    Taught Mathematics, Gaeilge and Computer Studies
    Provided 'Computers for Beginners' training to adults via night classes
    Responsible for supervision and management of Student Bank
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  • University of Galway
    Foundation Diploma in Training and Education, Essential Trainer Skills
    University of Galway
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (1 year)
    Subjects Included: The Training Process and the Adult Learner - Training in Contemporary Society - The Training Process - Learning in Adulthood Analysing Training Needs - Principles of Training Needs Analysis (TNA) - Identifying Needs at Occupational Level - Analysing Needs at Individual Level Designing and Developing Training Events - Formulating Course Aims and Learning Outcomes - Planning the Training Programme - Developing Instructional Plans Implementing the Training - Communication Process and Practice - Delivering Training - The Learning Environment Quality Assuring, Evaluating and Assessing Training - Quality Assurance in Training - Evaluation of Training - Assessment of Learning
  • P
    Digital Skills and IT Diploma, Information Technology
    Pitman Training Cork
    Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (2 years)
    Subjects Included: Computer Keyboard Skills - Typaz Digital Skills - Audio and Video Software - Computer Basics - Digital Media - Digital Music - Digital Photography - Online Basics - Social Networking Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft Outlook Communication at Work
  • DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
    Diploma of the Department of Education & Science (Probation, Primary Education
    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
    Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (2 years)
  • S
    Graduate Diploma in Education, Primary Education
    St Patricks College Dublin
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (3 years)
    Subjects Included: Foundation Studies Expressive Arts Language, Reading and Mathematics Education Social, Environmental and Scientific Education Curriculum and Teaching Teaching Practice
  • S
    Certificate in Religious Studies, Primary Education
    St Patricks College Dublin
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (3 years)
  • University College Cork
    Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Science
    University College Cork
    Jan 1998 - Dec 1999 (2 years)
    Subjects Included: Structured Programming Programming Technologies Information Systems Organisation Computer Organisation Database Systems Data Management Tools and Techniques Software Engineering Data Processing
  • University College Cork
    An Ceard Teastas Gaeilge, Post-Primary Education
    University College Cork
    Jan 1995 - Dec 1996 (2 years)
  • University College Cork
    Higher Diploma in Education, Post-Primary Education
    University College Cork
    Jan 1995 - Dec 1996 (2 years)
    Subjects Included: Curriculum and Humanistic Foundations of Education Scientific Foundations of Education Teaching Studies and Educational Technology Teaching Practice Tutorials The Teaching of Mathematics New Approaches to Curriculum at Senior Cycle Teaching Practice
  • University College Cork
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Joint Honours, Economics and Mathematical Studies
    University College Cork
    Jan 1992 - Dec 1995 (4 years)
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