Ronan P. Kelly is a qualified primary school teacher currently working as an afterschool English teacher at Soan Elementary School in Sosa, Bucheon, South Korea. He has over 10 years of teaching experience in both Ireland and South Korea, including experience teaching English, all academic subjects, and students with special needs. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching from the University of Nottingham. Mr. Kelly is praised for his creative and engaging lesson plans, ability to manage his classrooms well, and forming positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
1. Ronan P. Kelly
인천 부평구 부평 4 동 430-12 대우 마이빌 1520 호 +821051985106 mr.ronankelly@yahoo.ie
Qualified Primary School Teacher
Dedicated Primary School Teacher currently acting as an Afterschool English teacher at Soan
Elementary School in Sosa, Bucheon. Offers a proven track record of engaging teaching, with
a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school
success.
Education & Credentials
University of Nottingham – 2015-present
Master’s Degree in Digital Technologies for Language teaching (currently attaining, sept.
2017)
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick (MICL) — 2003 -2006
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree
DES Higher Diploma in Education
120 Hour TEFL Certificate from TITC
Certificate of English Teaching for Young Learners (CETYL)
Experience
Soan Elementary School, Sosa, Bucheon. 2014-present
Afterschool English Teacher for all grades , Aug 2014 to Present
Hired as a full-time teacher, instructing English to classrooms of up to 16 students without the
aid of a Korean co-teacher.
Gae Hung Elementary School, Bupyeong, Incheon. 2011-2014
Guest English Teacher 3rd
, 4th
, 5th
& 6th
Grades Classes, Aug 2011 to 2014
Hired as a Guest English full-time teacher, instructing English to classrooms of up to 30
students.
Key Contributions:
Praised for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional
materials used in teaching English as a second language.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school
administrators/staff. As well as promoting a positive image for the English language.
St. Patrick’s B.N.S., Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. 2007-2011
Learning Support Teacher 2nd
& 3rd
Classes (Ages 7-9), 2012/2011
Main Stream Class Teacher 2nd
, 3rd
, 4th
Classes (Ages 6-11), 2007 -2010
Hired as a permanent full-time teacher, instructing all academic subject areas to classrooms of
up to 30 students.
Key Contributions:
Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and
instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects.
Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and
special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behaviour problems by
replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviours.
Core Competencies Personal Achievements
Creative Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Integration of Technology
Instructional Best Practices
Classroom Management &
Discipline
Special Needs Students / IEPs
Learner Assessment &
Standardized Testing / Scoring
Extensive knowledge of
computers. Created my own
interactive whiteboard with a
Wii remote.
Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro
Attained bronze & silver medals
in Gaisce Awards (Presidential
Awards).
Appeared on 우리동네 예체능
TV show displaying soccer skills
“Ronan is a dedicated
and innovative teacher,
extremely popular with
his students. He has a
gentle and
understanding manner …
Ronan is an extremely
popular member of a
large staff and who
contributed fully at all
staff meetings and was
always willing to
volunteer …”
Mr. Martin Murphy
Former Principal
St. Patrick’s B.N.S.,
Wicklow Town, Co.
Wicklow.
“Any class or group
given to Ronan has
progressed and
prospered, both
academically and
socially…
I admire constantly his
cheery and positive
outlook…
…He will be a fine asset
to any school…”
Mr. Rory Healy,
Principal
St. Patrick’s B.N.S.,
Wicklow Town, Co.
Wicklow.