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Hi, I'm Ashling Cronin. With over 26 years of experience in language training across Spain and Ireland, I specialize in English as a Foreign Language coaching, exam preparation, and performance coaching for professionals in various sectors including mental health and insurance. I’m passionate about media literacy and film, and have experience working in TV and theatre as both an actor and producer. I hold a first class honours Master’s Degree in Media Studies and have worked extensively as a translator and language trainer for various organizations including the European Commission and Aviva Insurance Group. I love designing bespoke courses, helping people improve their communication skills, and immersing myself in creative projects involving film and theatre.…Hi, I'm Ashling Cronin. With over 26 years of experience in language training across Spain and Ireland, I specialize in English as a Foreign Language coaching, exam preparation, and performance coaching for professionals in various sectors including mental health and insurance. I’m passionate about media literacy and film, and have experience working in TV and theatre as both an actor and producer. I hold a first class honours Master’s Degree in Media Studies and have worked extensively as a translator and language trainer for various organizations including the European Commission and Aviva Insurance Group. I love designing bespoke courses, helping people improve their communication skills, and immersing myself in creative projects involving film and theatre.

Ashling Cronin

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Hi, I'm Ashling Cronin. With over 26 years of experience in language training across Spain and Ireland, I specialize in English as a Foreign Language coaching, exam preparation, and performance coaching for professionals in various sectors including mental health and insurance. I’m passionate about media literacy and film, and have experience working in TV and theatre as both an actor and producer. I hold a first class honours Master’s Degree in Media Studies and have worked extensively as a translator and language trainer for various organizations including the European Commission and Aviva Insurance Group. I love designing bespoke courses, helping people improve their communication skills, and immersing myself in creative projects involving film and theatre.…Hi, I'm Ashling Cronin. With over 26 years of experience in language training across Spain and Ireland, I specialize in English as a Foreign Language coaching, exam preparation, and performance coaching for professionals in various sectors including mental health and insurance. I’m passionate about media literacy and film, and have experience working in TV and theatre as both an actor and producer. I hold a first class honours Master’s Degree in Media Studies and have worked extensively as a translator and language trainer for various organizations including the European Commission and Aviva Insurance Group. I love designing bespoke courses, helping people improve their communication skills, and immersing myself in creative projects involving film and theatre.

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Hi, I’m Ashling Cronin. With over 26 years of experience in language training across Spain and Ireland, I specialize in English as a Foreign Language coaching, exam preparation, and performance coaching for professionals in various sectors including mental health and insurance. I’m passionate about media literacy and film, and have experience working in TV and theatre as both an actor and producer.

I hold a first class honours Master’s Degree in Media Studies and have worked extensively as a translator and language trainer for various organizations including the European Commission and Aviva Insurance Group. I love designing bespoke courses, helping people improve their communication skills, and immersing myself in creative projects involving film and theatre.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

EFL Trainer at Castlehart Language Services, Barcelona; Shamrock English School, Madrid

January 1, 2020 - Present

Provided online EFL coaching for psychiatrists, social workers, and mental health staff. Conducted private 1-1 accent coaching and in-company group training for various skill levels at Safic Alcan.

ESL Trainer at European Commission, Meath; Linguaviva School of English, Dublin

December 31, 2020 - July 21, 2025

Delivered ESL coaching for European Commission staff, including private 1-1 coaching and group training at various levels, within the EU Commission delegation outside continental Europe.

ESL Trainer at CarTrawler, Dublin

December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025

Provided ESL coaching for customer service agents in Ireland’s leading B2B travel technology platform.

ESL/EFL Teacher at Berlitz; Horner School of English, Dublin; Shamrock English School, Madrid

December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025

Taught grammar and ESL/EFL skills training, pronunciation coaching, exam preparation, student evaluation, bespoke course design, and executive coaching. Managed GNIB compliance administration and ESL home-stay holiday hosting coordination.

EFL Teacher and Course Designer at Shamrock English School, Madrid and Wexford

December 31, 2014 - July 21, 2025

Led development and delivery of intensive courses in Interview Skills and CV Preparation, conducted grammar and skills training, Cambridge exam preparation, designed immersion holiday courses, recruited teachers, and supervised quality.

Freelance ESL teacher/translator at Freelance, Madrid/Dublin

December 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025

Provided legal and insurance translations, 1to1 ESL tuition, and group exam preparation.

Translator and Communications Officer at Aviva Insurance Group, Madrid

December 31, 2005 - July 21, 2025

Translated legal, financial, actuarial, and AGM documents. Performed EFL coaching for CEO and executives and copy edited communications. Provided performance coaching for presentations and broadcasts. Coordinated interpretation for meetings and produced content for internal communications including radio and live satellite broadcasts.

Production Assistant and Researcher at Planet Rock Profiles, Dublin

December 31, 1997 - July 21, 2025

Engaged in research, music rights clearance, venue booking, on-set production assistance, and administrative tasks for music show broadcasts in Ireland, UK, and Australia.