I am a multidisciplinary artist and English teacher with a passion for person-centered storytelling and community-based creativity. I am a creative individual with a keen eye for detail, passionate and always attentive to quality output.

Maggie O'Shea

I am a multidisciplinary artist and English teacher with a passion for person-centered storytelling and community-based creativity. I am a creative individual with a keen eye for detail, passionate and always attentive to quality output.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and English teacher with a passion for person-centered storytelling and community-based creativity.

I am a creative individual with a keen eye for detail, passionate and always attentive to quality output.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Children's English Teacher at Arles a la Carte
July 1, 2025 - Present
Taught English to children through engaging activities; developed story-based lessons and activities; supported language development and classroom management in a dynamic, creative setting.
Atelier Assistant at La Couverture Verte
June 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted in artistic workshops, prepared materials, and supported the setup and execution of creative programs.
Children's English Storyteller at Mediatheque Arles
March 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Led storytelling sessions for children to promote language learning and literacy; contributed to programming and activities.
Board of Trustees at See My Skills
November 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed to governance and strategic direction as part of the board.
Freelance Data Analyst at Data Annotation (data.io)
January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Performed data analysis and annotation tasks, contributing to data labeling projects on a freelance basis.
Practicing Artist and Crafter
June 1, 2022 - Present
Developing a personal art practice and craft work, exploring community-based creativity.
Elderly Befriender at ALONE Ireland
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Weekly visits providing companionship and support to an elderly woman in Dublin 9; liaised with service users and ALONE staff.
Barista & Front of House at Proper Order Coffee Co.
January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Warmly welcomed customers, advised on purchases, and operated a Clover POS system; maintained high standards of service.
Social Media Coordinator at Iron Annie Cabaret
October 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Created and maintained a nationwide social media presence for a cabaret production; designed promotional materials for live shows.
Casual Nannying
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Provided occasional childcare support for families.
School Age Childcare Co-ordinator
July 1, 2023 - Present
Planning and coordinating care for school-aged children outside of school hours; organizing creative programs for 4-12-year-olds over 50 weeks per year.
Children’s English Teacher at Arles la Carte
July 1, 2025 - Present
English teacher for children; develops engaging lesson plans, delivers story-based activities, and supports language development.
Atelier Assistant at La Couture Verte
June 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted workshop operations, helped with setup, materials, and customer engagement at a craft studio.
Children’s English Storyteller at Media Theatre Arles
March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Storytelling sessions in English for children, including interactive activities and logistical support for shows.
Freelance Data Analyst at Data Annotation.io
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Freelance data analysis and annotation for data labeling projects.
Practicing Artist & Craft Salesperson
June 1, 2022 - Present
Engaged in creating and selling crafts; developing a brand identity and promoting products via social media; communicating with customers globally.
Workshop Facilitator at SX Slainte
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Facilitated workshops engaging in art practices, networking and selling crafts.
Assistant Projectionist at Triskel Arts Centre
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Ingesting films into the cinema’s Lansat System; setting up arthouse cinema before screenings; running sound and lighting pre- and post-screen; creating playlists and ingesting trailers; organizing promotional materials and communications with film companies.
Casual Nanny
September 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Casual childcare with educational activities.
School Age Childcare Coordinator
July 1, 2023 - Present
Planning and coordinating the care of school-aged children in an educational setting outside of school hours; organizing a suitable creative programme for 4-12 year olds (50 weeks/year).
Workshop Facilitator at Test Site, Cork
December 1, 2022 - Present
Planned and delivered sustainable craft workshops during the festive period.

Education

TEFL at Irish TEFL Institute
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
French at Arles-la Carte Arles, France
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Post Graduate Certificate in Creativity and Change at MTU Crawford College of Art and Design
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
B.A. Hons Psychology at Trinity College Dublin
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Leaving Certificate at Hewitt College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Certificate in French Language at Arles la Carte
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in TEFL at Irish TEFL Institute Remote
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Creativity and Change at MTU Crawford
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology at Trinity College Dublin
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Irish Leaving Certificate at Hewitt College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

TEFL Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Certificate in French Language
January 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026
Certificate in TEFL
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Creativity and Change
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Irish Leaving Certificate
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other