09/19 - 06/23 - University of Dublin Rugby Football Club - Dublin, Ireland
09/15 - 06/19 - Xavier High School Rugby Football Club - Manhattan, New York
Brendan McCaffrey
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Bilingual professional with a strong background in construction safety and teaching, cross-cultural communication and needs-based problem solving. Fluent in Spanish with international experience in Ireland, Spain, and the United States. Proven track record building strong stakeholder relationships and providing solution-focused support in dynamic environments. Native New Yorker.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead English Language Teacher
Education First International Language Campus
Dublin, Ireland
06.2025 - Current
- Deliver English language classes of various levels
- Create and execute detailed and differentiated lessons plans
- Conduct and grade weekly, mid-, and final-course assessments
- Monitor students’ progress and well-being in 1-on-1 tutorial sessions
- Collaborate in staff meetings to optimize teaching and administrative workflow
Social Media Manager
Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC
The Bronx, NY
05.2020 - Current
- Develop and execute social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement
- Create engaging content across multiple platforms, including Facebook, InstaGram, and LinkedIn
- Track key media performance metrics to inform decision-making and improve outreach
English Language Teacher
SEDA College
Dublin, Ireland
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Lead English language classes of various levels
- Create and execute detailed and differentiated lessons plans
- Conduct and grade weekly, mid-, and final-course assessments
Fire Safety Manager (FO1)
Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC
The Bronx, NY
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Fire Department of New York certified professional performed active fire watch patrols during disabling of building fire protection systems
- Develop and implement procedures and work standards to organize construction safety efforts on site
- Identify corrective action for site safety deficiencies
- Document, report, and log any workplace safety incidents
English Language Teacher (Years 1-12 of Spanish Public Education System)
Ministry of Education of Spain
A Coruña, Spain
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Lead English language classes to students ranging in age from 4 to 21 years
- Create and execute detailed and differentiated lessons plans
Education
MA - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University College Dublin
12-2025
BA - International Modern Languages (Spanish and German)
University College Dublin
09-2023
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Proficient in German
- FDNY FO1 Certificate of Fitness for Fireguard Impairment
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) 10 Hour Construction Certificate
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) 30 hour Construction Certificate
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Interests
Timeline
Lead English Language Teacher
Education First International Language Campus
06.2025 - Current
English Language Teacher
SEDA College
09.2024 - 06.2025
English Language Teacher (Years 1-12 of Spanish Public Education System)
Ministry of Education of Spain
09.2023 - 06.2024
Social Media Manager
Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC
05.2020 - Current
Fire Safety Manager (FO1)
Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC
05.2020 - 08.2024
MA - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University College Dublin
BA - International Modern Languages (Spanish and German)
University College Dublin