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Ruth Somers

@ruthsomers

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Primary school teacher specialising in SEN and English language education.

Ireland

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a primary teaching role where I can support inclusive classrooms, work with SEN and EAL learners, integrate Montessori and technology, and continue professional growth in student-centred environments.

I am a primary school teacher with experience across mainstream and special educational needs settings, and international EAL environments. I have taught children aged 2–10, designed lesson plans, integrated Montessori principles and technology into learning, and supported children with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and behavioural needs.

I bring strong communication and administrative skills, TEFL certification, and proven classroom leadership from roles in Ireland, Vietnam, Thailand, Italy and the USA. I prioritise inclusive, child-centred practice, continuous professional development and practical application of language and ICT skills to boost student outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Primary School Teacher

Loreto Junior School

Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 (5 months)

Special Educational Needs and Learning Support teacher for 4–8 year olds, supporting students with autism, ADHD, speech/language difficulties and EAL needs and delivering individualized interventions to improve classroom engagement.

Special Education EAL Instruction Classroom Management Lesson planning Microsoft Office Google Classroom

Montessori English Teacher

American Montessori International School

Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 (10 months)

Taught English and Montessori curriculum to multi-grade (Grade 1–3) classrooms, embedding Montessori pedagogy into EAL instruction to boost language use throughout the school day.

Montessori EAL Instruction Multi Grade Teaching Lesson planning Classroom Management Curriculum Integration

Swimming Instructor

SwimFun Hanoi

Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 (5 months)

Delivered staged swimming lessons for toddlers, children and adults in English, focusing on water safety, stroke technique and confidence building through structured lesson plans.

Swimming Instruction Lesson planning Water Safety English Instruction Child Development Communication

English Tutor

EIV Hanoi

Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 (5 months)

Prepared and delivered tailored English tutoring sessions, assessed learner progress and designed materials to promote active language use and measurable improvement.

One On One Tutoring EAL Assessment Student Engagement Communication

Intensive English Teacher

Mahachai Christian School

Dec 2021 - Apr 2022 (4 months)

Taught English and integrated subjects (Math, Music, Science, Art, PE) into EAL learning for Grades 1–3, applying Montessori principles and concrete materials to improve language application.

EAL Instruction Montessori Lesson planning Classroom Management

Primary School Teacher

Saint Mark's Senior National School

Sep 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Mainstream teacher for Grades 3–4 delivering full curriculum, co-developing assessments and lesson materials, and integrating IT tools to increase student digital skills and engagement.

Lesson planning Assessment Design Google Classroom Microsoft Office Collaborative Planning Student Engagement

Lead Football and Rugby Coach

Little Kickers

Nov 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 6 months)

Planned and delivered age-appropriate football and rugby sessions for 2–5-year-olds, following curriculum stages and assessing developmental progress.

Youth Coaching Child Development Assessments Teamwork Communication

Receptionist

Brian Crowe & Co.

Aug 2016 - Aug 2016 (0 months)

Performed general administration tasks including filing, telephone handling, note taking and record keeping to support office operations.

Administration Record keeping Office Support Communication

Barista / Kitchen Staff

Nelly's Café

Jun 2013 - Aug 2016 (3 years 2 months)

Provided customer service, prepared coffee and food orders, handled cash and performed inventory and general administrative duties in a busy city café.

Customer Service Barista Skills Food Preparation Cash Handling Inventory Time Management Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Maynooth University

Bachelor of Education (Honours), Education

Activities and societies: Global Teacher Award 2019; extracurricular workshops in Restorative Practice, Technology in the Classroom, Children's Mental Health.

Completed a Bachelor of Education (Honours) with teacher training and classroom experience, awarded in 2019.