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Hi, I’m Ashling Cronin Fricker, a bilingual language trainer with more than 27 years of experience delivering ESL/EFL coaching across Spain and Ireland. I design and deliver online and on-site courses, private coaching, and group training for diverse learners and professionals, blending language skills with media literacy and intercultural coaching.
I’ve worked with government bodies, EU institutions, and private language schools, creating bespoke courses, exam prep, and immersion programs. I speak Spanish fluently, French at an intermediate level, and Portuguese at a basic level, and I’m passionate about helping people communicate confidently in real-world contexts.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Portuguese
Beginner
Work Experience
ESL Trainer at European Commission, Meath; Linguaviva School of English, Dublin
December 31, 2020 - July 21, 2025Delivered 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.
EFL Trainer at Shamrock English School
January 1, 2020 - PresentESL/EFL coaching and training sessions; general language instruction and materials development; in-company group training.
EFL Trainer at Castlehart Language Services
January 1, 2020 - PresentOnline EFL coaching for psychiatrists, social workers and other St. John of God mental health services staff in San Boi, Catalonia; Private online 1-1 accent coaching; In-company Group Trainer various levels.
EFL Trainer at Castlehart Language Services, Barcelona; Shamrock English School, Madrid
January 1, 2020 - PresentProvided 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/EFL Teacher at Berlitz; Horner School of English, Dublin; Shamrock English School, Madrid
December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025Taught 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.
ESL Trainer at CarTrawler, Dublin
December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025Provided ESL coaching for customer service agents in Ireland’s leading B2B travel technology platform.
ESL Trainer at CarTrawler
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018ESL coaching for Customer Service Agents in Ireland’s leading B2B travel technology platform.
ESL Trainer at Linguaviva School of English
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020ESL coaching for European Commission staff in Dublin; private 1-1 coaching; group training at various levels.
EFL Teacher and Course Designer at Shamrock English School, Madrid and Wexford
December 31, 2014 - July 21, 2025Led 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.
ESL / EFL Teacher at Shamrock English School, Madrid
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018Grammar and ESL /EFL teacher; ESL home-stay hosting, coordination and quality control.
ESL / EFL Teacher at Berlitz; Horner School of English
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018Grammar and ESL /EFL skills training; Pronunciation coaching; Exam preparation; Student evaluation; Bespoke course design; Group and 1-1 executive coaching; GNIB compliance administration.
ESL / EFL Teacher at Shamrock English School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018Grammar and ESL /EFL skills training; Pronunciation coaching; Exam preparation; Student evaluation; Bespoke course design; Group and 1-1 executive coaching; GNIB compliance administration; ESL home-stay hosting, coordination and quality control.
ESL / EFL Teacher at Horner School of English
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018Grammar and ESL /EFL skills training; Pronunciation coaching; Exam preparation; Student evaluation; Bespoke course design; Group and 1-1 executive coaching.
ESL / EFL Teacher at Berlitz
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018Grammar and ESL /EFL skills training; Pronunciation coaching; Exam preparation; Student evaluation; Bespoke course design; Group and 1-1 executive coaching; GNIB compliance administration; ESL home-stay hosting, coordination and quality control.
Freelance ESL teacher/translator at Freelance, Madrid/Dublin
December 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025Provided legal and insurance translations, 1to1 ESL tuition, and group exam preparation.
EFL Teacher and Course Designer at Shamrock English School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Team Leader for development and delivery of intensive short courses in Interview Skills and CV Preparation; bespoke course delivery; language skills evaluation for recruiters.
Translator and Communications Officer at Aviva Insurance Group, Madrid
December 31, 2005 - July 21, 2025Translated 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.
ESL teacher / Translator at Freelance
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010Legal, insurance translations; 1-to-1 ESL tuition; Group exam preparation.
ESL Teacher/Translator at Freelance
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010Legal, insurance translations; 1to1 ESL tuition; Group exam preparation.
Translator and Communications Officer at Aviva Insurance Group
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2005Translation of legal, financial, actuarial and quarterly AGM documentation; EFL coaching for CEO and senior executives; Copy editing; Interpretation at meetings, videoconferences, conference calls and presentations; Intranet content design and internal media productions.
Production Assistant and Researcher at Planet Rock Profiles, Dublin
December 31, 1997 - July 21, 2025Engaged in research, music rights clearance, venue booking, on-set production assistance, and administrative tasks for music show broadcasts in Ireland, UK, and Australia.
Production Assistant and Researcher at Planet Rock Profiles
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997Research; music rights clearance; venue booking; back office; on-set production assistant; audio transcription; back office administration for music show broadcast in Ireland, UK and Australia.
Course Administrator and Tutor at Advanced Technology College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996City & Guilds Video Production Certificate - administration and delivery of production, theoretical and critical modules, student evaluation and tutoring.
Theatre & Performance Studies Certificate holder at Gaiety School of Acting
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991Education
Master of Arts at TU Dublin
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Legal Studies Diploma at TU Dublin
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Communication Studies Advanced Diploma at TU Dublin
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1988Post-Graduate Certificate at Trinity School of Business, Trinity College Dublin
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Master of Arts in Media Studies at Dublin Institute of Technology (TU Dublin)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Diploma in Legal Studies at College of Commerce, Dublin Institute of Technology (TU Dublin)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Advanced Diploma in Communication Studies at College of Commerce, Dublin Institute of Technology (TU Dublin)
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1988Theatre & Performance Studies Certificate at Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991Post-Graduate Certificate at Trinity School of Business, Trinity College Dublin
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Master of Arts at Media Studies, TU Dublin
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Diploma in Legal Studies at TU Dublin
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Advanced Diploma in Communication Studies at TU Dublin
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1988Theatre & Performance Studies Certificate at Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991Qualifications
Creative Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Post-Graduate Certificate
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate 180 hours
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Theatre & Performance Studies Certificate
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991Post-Graduate Certificate in Creative Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Post-Graduate Certificate in Creative Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Master of Arts in Media Studies
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Diploma in Legal Studies
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Advanced Diploma in Communication Studies
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1988Theatre & Performance Studies Certificate
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Government
Experience Level
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