Rachael Davey MA, DELTA
Educational qualifications:
- MA Intercultural Communication, University of Luton
- BA (Hons) English Literature & History, University College Cork
- DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults), University College Cork
- Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
Relevant Experience:
- Director & Course Designer, Pre-Sessional Course and International Foundation Course, Bangor University, Wales (Designing and managing pre-entry courses for international students at Bangor university; catering to up to 300 students)
- Tutor and Course Designer (Academic Skills for Overseas Post-Graduate Students), Bangor University, Wales
- Teacher trainer and mentor, Bangor University, Wales
- Over seven years focus on helping overseas students and scholars understand and adapt to British academic culture and expectations
External Examiner, English Courses for Overseas Students, University of Essex and University of Bedfordshire.
- Extensive teaching and teacher training experience in Japan, India, Ireland and four British universities.
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Coming Up
A Public Information Presentation entitled ‘Making a Will won’t kill you’ is to take place in Beara, County Cork at Eyeries National School at 7.30pm on Tuesday 23 February 2016. Hosted by Eyeries NS Parents’ Association and delivered by Anne O’Carroll of Cascade Training Consultancy, this jargon-free presentation gives practical tips on how to make a will, what happens if you don’t and how best to provide for your loved ones, avail of tax breaks and ensure peace of mind. This event is a fund-raiser for the school and is open to all, but parents of young children or other dependents are particularly encouraged to attend. There will be a Question & Answer session afterwards and handouts will be provided.
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Well-presented course. Facilitators were knowledgeable, good examples, and were fun. Thank you. Really enjoyed the day – has made me think more about how I talk with people who do not speak English. Has given me very useful tips that I can use in profession/job.
Day went very fast. Helps to refocus on what is required by me to improve my communication with non-native speakers in our staff. Really helpful! A great day. Enjoyable and worthwhile; an eye-opener.
Very effective at promoting awareness of our presumptions about another’s understanding.’ ‘Extremely important to all front-line staff.
Course would be highly relevant for all admin/reception staff as well as all professional grades. Examples and comparisons helped to relate the specific skills to real life. Especially like the diversity of activity – lots of interactive exercises. Well done – a lot packed in.