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Orla Mac Mahon

Orla Mac Mahon

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Academic Staff English, English Teacher

Address

University of Hamburg
Von-Melle-Park 5
20146 Hamburg

Office

Room: 3039

Office hours

  • Tuesday, 14-15 (via Zoom)
  • Wednesday, 12-13 (in-person)

Contact

Tel: +49 40 42838-4767

Key aspects of activity

  • English teacher
  • Contact person for staff classes and classes for doctoral candidates

Qualifications and Education

  • Master’s degree in European Studies, Trinity College Dublin, with a focus on German and French Literature & Culture, Political Science
  • Diploma in Practical Psychology, Hamburger Akademie, with a focus on cognitive & developmental psychology
  • CELTA, University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations
  • TEFL, International TEFL College of Ireland
  • CertTEB, Teaching English for Business, London Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  • Certified Test Administrator for TOEFL & TOEIC

Academic Career

2017-present

Administration Coordinator for Modern Languages, Sprachenzentrum, Universität Hamburg

2012-presentProgram Coordinator, Specialized English Courses for Staff and PhD Candidates, Sprachenzentrum, Universität Hamburg
2010-presentLecturer at Sprachenzentrum, Universität Hamburg
2010-2013Lecturer at Hochschule Fresenius, University of Applied Sciences
2010-2011Lecturer at HAW, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

Teaching

  • Political Science
  • Media Studies
  • Business Skills
  • International Relations
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Exam Preparation

Projects and Further Interests

Editor, Sprachenzentrum Newsletter

Co-organizer and contributor:

  • Sprach- & Kultur Messe – Language & Culture Fair
  • Die Welt der angewandten Sprachen – a conference about teaching and learning applied languages
  • Märchenstunde – Fairytales in English
  • Englische Weihnachtslieder zum Mitsingen – Christmas Caroling