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I’m Duncan B. O’Neill, based in Whangarei, New Zealand. I’ve spent over two decades building WordPress sites, coding HTML/CSS/JavaScript templates, and delivering digital content solutions, while also working as a journalist and writer for various NZ publications.
I work as an online English teacher with Engoo and have taught in Vietnam and Thailand. I also run Urban Legend Web, delivering WordPress development, design, and content services to small and medium businesses while continuing to write and edit content for various outlets.
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Work Experience
Online ESL Teacher at Engoo Global
January 1, 2017 - PresentOnline English language instruction to adult learners; primarily Japanese clients; developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
English Teacher at Vietnam International School, Nha Trang
July 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025Taught English to high school students (ages 13–16) in a high school setting.
Technology Teacher (Teaching in English) at Rayong Wittayakom
October 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025Delivered technology lessons in English to Thai students; managed a roster of 400+ students across multiple streams; wrote and marked lesson plans, assignments, and exams.
Tutor at English Language Partners
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025Tutor for English language learners.
Freelance Web Developer at Urban Legend Web / Freelance
January 1, 2001 - PresentWordPress-focused web development for SMEs; cutting and coding HTML/CSS/JS templates from supplied PSDs; some back-end work with a custom ASP CMS.
Web Administrator & Developer at Easinet
December 31, 2011 - October 10, 2025Built, configured and managed Linux-based web and mail servers.
Web Developer (Contract) at Vodafone New Zealand Ltd.
December 31, 2006 - October 10, 2025Contract web development work on on-call basis.
Journalist / Freelance Writer at Various NZ Publications
December 31, 2004 - October 10, 2025Produced news content and feature articles for The New Zealand Herald, Central Leader, Pacific Way, Women's Weekly, and others.
ESL Online Teacher at Engoo Global
January 1, 2019 - PresentTeach English as a Second Language online to adult learners, primarily Japanese customers; develop and deliver lessons, provide feedback, and maintain high student engagement.
English Teacher at Singapore-Vietnam International School
July 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025Taught English to high school students in Nha Trang, Vietnam; delivered English-language technology courses; prepared lesson plans, assignments, and exams.
Technology Teacher (English) at Rayong Wittayakom School
October 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025Taught technology in English to Thai secondary students; managed a teaching roster of 400+ students across 6 forms; created lesson plans, assignments, and exams.
Tutor at English Language Partners, Whangarei
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025Tutor for English language learners; provided one-on-one and small-group support.
Web Developer at Urban Legend Web (Self-employed)
January 1, 2001 - PresentFreelance web development focusing on WordPress; HTML/CSS/JavaScript templates; some backend development with ASP; built dozens of sites for SMEs.
Web Developer at McGovern & Associates
January 1, 2011 - October 10, 2025Produced WordPress-based websites; transitioned to more WordPress-powered sites by 2011; involvement in web development projects.
Web Admin & Developer at Easinet, Whangarei
January 1, 2011 - October 10, 2025Managed Linux-based webserver and mail server; administered and developed web applications.
Web Developer (Contract) at Vodafone New Zealand Ltd
January 1, 2006 - October 10, 2025Contract web development work; created and maintained corporate sites.
Journalist / Freelance Writer at Various NZ Publications
January 1, 2004 - October 10, 2025Produced news content and feature articles for The New Zealand Herald, Central Leader, Pacific Way, Women’s Weekly.
ESL Teacher at Engoo Global
January 1, 2019 - PresentOnline ESL instruction with a focus on Japanese adult learners; engaged in ongoing remote teaching since 2019.
English Teacher at Singapore Vietnam International School
July 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025Taught English to high school students in Nha Trang; January–July 2020.
Technology Teacher (in English) at Rayong Wittayakom
October 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025Sole technology / English teacher; taught 400+ students across 6 years; prepared lesson plans, assignments, and exams.
Tutor at English Language Partners
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025Tutor; English language support in Whangarei, New Zealand.
Freelance Web Developer at Urban Legend Web
January 1, 2001 - PresentContract web development; WordPress-focused; HTML/CSS/JavaScript templates; some backend CMS work.
Web Developer (Contract on Call) at Vodafone New Zealand Ltd.
December 31, 2006 - October 10, 2025Contract web development on call.
Web Admin & Developer at Easinet
December 31, 2011 - October 10, 2025Built, configured, and managed Linux-based webserver and mail server; system administration.
Journalist / Freelancer at The New Zealand Herald; Central Leader; Pacific Way; Women's Weekly
December 31, 2004 - October 10, 2025Produced news content and feature articles for multiple New Zealand publications.
Online English Teacher at Engoo Global
January 1, 2019 - PresentTeaching ESL online; 95% of students are Japanese adults; ongoing since 2019.
English Teacher at Singapore Vietnam International School
July 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025Taught English at a high school in Nha Trang, Vietnam (Jan–Jul 2020).
Technology Teacher (in English) at Rayong Wittayakom School
October 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025 Sole technology/English teacher; managed a roster of 400+ students across 15 form streams; prepared lesson plans, assignments, and exams; May–October 2019.
Tutor at English Language Partners
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025English language tutor in Whangarei, New Zealand; 2017–2019.
Web Developer at McGovern & Associates
December 31, 2011 - October 10, 2025Produced dozens of websites; WordPress last site (2011); HTML/CSS/JS template development; backend work with ASP CMS.
Freelance Web Developer at Urban Legend Web
January 1, 2001 - PresentFreelance web development; WordPress focus; HTML/CSS/JS from PSDs; contractor work.
Web Admin and Developer at Easinet
December 31, 2011 - October 10, 2025Built, configured, and managed Linux-based webserver and mail server; system administration.
Web Developer (Contract on Call) at Vodafone New Zealand Ltd.
December 31, 2006 - October 10, 2025Contract on-call web development work.
Journalist at Various NZ Publications (The New Zealand Herald, Central Leader, Pacific Way, Women's Weekly)
December 31, 2004 - October 10, 2025Produced news content and feature articles; freelance journalism across NZ.
Sole Parent
December 31, 2014 - October 10, 2025Raised child and managed family responsibilities; 1998–2014.
Online ESL Teacher at Engoo Global
January 1, 2019 - PresentTeach English online to adult students; create and adapt lessons; focus on communicative proficiency and clear instruction.
English Teacher at Singapore-Vietnam International School
July 31, 2020 - October 10, 2025Taught English in a high school setting in Nha Trang (Jan–Jul 2020); structured lessons and assessed student progress.
Technology Teacher (English) at Rayong Wittayakom
October 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025Sole technology/English teacher; managed a roster of 400+ students over 15 form streams; authored and marked lesson plans, assignments, and exams.
Tutor at English Language Partners
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025English language tutoring and support; Whangarei, NZ (2017–2019).
Freelance Web Developer at Urban Legend Web
January 1, 2001 - PresentContract web development; WordPress focus; HTML/CSS/JS templates; PSD-to-HTML; WooCommerce; ongoing.
Web Developer at McGovern & Associates
December 31, 2011 - October 10, 2025Produced dozens of websites; WordPress themes; e-commerce; backend CMS (ASP).
Web Admin & Developer at Easinet
December 31, 2011 - October 10, 2025Linux-based webserver and mail server administration; configured and managed web services.
Web Developer (Contract) at Vodafone New Zealand Ltd.
December 31, 2006 - October 10, 2025Contract web development work for Vodafone NZ.
Journalist/Freelancer at Various NZ Publications
December 31, 2004 - October 10, 2025Over 15 years of journalism; produced news content and feature articles for The NZ Herald, Central Leader, Pacific Way, Women's Weekly, and others.
English Teacher at Engoo Global (Online)
January 1, 2017 - PresentOnline English teaching; mainly adult Japanese learners; ongoing since 2017, continuing through 2023 with online engagement since 2019.
English Teacher at Vietnam International School, Nha Trang, Vietnam
July 31, 2020 - October 21, 2025Taught English to secondary students (ages 13–16); January–July 2020; prepared and marked lesson plans, assignments and exams.
Technology Teacher (English) at Rayong Wittayakom School, Rayong, Thailand
October 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025Taught technology in English to Thai secondary students; May–October 2019; sole technology/English teacher; managed class rosters and assessments.
Tutor at English Language Partners, Whangarei, New Zealand
December 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025Tutor English language (part-time); 2017–2019.
Freelance Web Developer (Contract) at Urban Legend Web
January 1, 2001 - PresentWordPress development; HTML/CSS/JavaScript templates; backend work; ongoing since 2001.
Web Admin & Developer at Easinet, Whangarei
December 31, 2011 - October 21, 2025Built, configured, and managed Linux-based webserver and mail server; 2003–2011.
Web Developer (Contract) at Vodafone New Zealand Ltd.
December 31, 2006 - October 21, 2025Web developer contractor; 2004–2006.
Journalist / Freelancer at Various NZ publications (NZ Herald, Central Leader, Pacific Way, Women’s Weekly)
December 31, 2004 - October 21, 2025Produced news content and feature articles; 1988–2004.
Education
TEFL Certificate at Full Circle
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate (40 hrs) at English Language Partners
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University, Wellington
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Arts Degree (English, Politics, Philosophy); Maths; Business at Waikato University
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1986TEFL Certificate at Full Circle
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate at English Language Partners
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Arts (English Literature) at Victoria University, Wellington
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1987Undergraduate studies in Arts at Waikato University
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986TEFL Certificate at Full Circle
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate (40 hrs) at English Language Partners
January 1, 2018 - October 10, 2025Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University, Wellington
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1987TEFL Certificate at Full Circle
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate at English Language Partners
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University, Wellington
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987Arts Degree at Waikato University
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986TEFL Certificate at Full Circle
October 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025Certificate, ESOL Tutor (40 hrs) at English Language Partners
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University, Wellington
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Arts (English, Politics, Philosophy); Maths; Business at Waikato University
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1986Bachelor of Arts at Waikato University
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1986Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University, Wellington
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Qualifications
TEFL Certificate
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate (40 hrs)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Bachelor of Arts
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Arts Degree (English, Politics, Philosophy; Maths; Business)
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1986TEFL Certificate
October 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025ESOL Tutor Certificate
January 1, 2018 - October 10, 2025Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5)
January 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025TEFL Certificate
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate
January 1, 2018 - October 10, 2025Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5)
January 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025Bachelor of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987TEFL Certificate
October 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025ESOL Tutor Certificate
January 1, 2018 - October 10, 2025Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5)
January 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025Bachelor of Arts
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987Arts Degree
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986TEFL Certificate
October 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025ESOL Tutor Certificate (40 hrs)
January 1, 2018 - October 10, 2025Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5)
January 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025Bachelor of Arts
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Waikato University Studies (Arts; English, Politics, Philosophy)
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1986TEFL Certificate (160 hours)
October 1, 2019 - October 21, 2025ESOL Tutor Certificate (40 hours)
January 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Industry Experience
Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Other, Telecommunications
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