Aoife Kingsbury
About Aoife Kingsbury
Aoife Kingsbury is an English Second Language Teacher with extensive experience in online education, currently working at VIPKid and Cambly Inc. in Dublin, Ireland, while also having a background in vocational counseling and research assistance.
Work at Cambly
Aoife Kingsbury has been employed at Cambly Inc. as an English Second Language Teacher since 2019. She has accumulated five years of experience in this role while based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In her position, she focuses on providing personalized English language instruction to students from diverse backgrounds. Her teaching approach is tailored to meet the specific needs of each learner, ensuring effective communication and language acquisition.
Current Role at VIPKid
In addition to her work at Cambly, Aoife Kingsbury has also been teaching English at VIPKid since 2019. Over the past five years, she has developed a strong skill set in online education, specifically aimed at young learners. Her experience includes teaching English to children in China, where she addresses varying proficiency levels from beginner to advanced. This role complements her teaching philosophy of adapting methods to enhance student engagement.
Previous Teaching Experience
Before her current roles, Aoife Kingsbury served as a Teaching Assistant in the Teaching Assistant Program in France USA. She worked in two locations: Annezin and Le Puy, where she contributed to English language instruction for a total of 14 months. This experience provided her with valuable insights into teaching methodologies and cultural exchange in educational settings.
Education and Expertise
Aoife Kingsbury holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Applied Psychology from New York University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She graduated with Cum Laude distinction from NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Her academic background equips her with a strong understanding of psychological principles that inform her teaching practices and enhance her ability to connect with students.
Background in Counseling and Research
Prior to her teaching career, Aoife Kingsbury worked as a Junior Vocational Counselor at the Employment Program for Recovered Alcoholics Inc. for 10 months in 2017. She also gained research experience as a Mindfulness Lab Research Assistant at NYU Steinhardt School in 2016. These roles contributed to her understanding of personal development and educational support, which she applies in her teaching methodology.