Meet the Team

  • Aidan O'Shea / Director of Operations

    Aidan has worked in ELT for 16 years across a range of positions. He is DELTA qualified and holds an M.Phil in Applied Linguistics. In 2020 he and Ian bought The Linguaviva Centre with the aim of continuing the reputation and legacy of the past 45 years. When not in the school, Aidan enjoys running at events around Europe.

  • ian brangan / Director of education

    Ian has 30 years experience teaching, training and inspecting schools. He is an ELT materials writer, a Trinity TESOL teacher trainer and a school inspector with ACELS and EAQUALS. He is actively involved in our students' academic journeys and constantly working towards improving their experience in the classroom.

  • caroline cuneo / Centre manager

    Originally from California, but with a long line of Argentine roots, Caroline moved to Dublin in 2005. She has worked in the service sector since she was 15. Pet shops, pharmacies, banks, cafes, bars and shops, she's experienced them all. Caroline joined the Linguaviva family in 2006 and has never looked back!

  • stuart tynan / Director of Studies

    Stuart has a background in science, but was drawn to the world of ELT 15+ years by the dynamic nature of the business and the amazing variety of people. In 2010 he obtained an MA in Management and moved into the role of Director of Studies for Linguaviva. This has given him a different perspective on the sector and a new way of interacting with the students and teaching staff.

  • anna maroutian / Digital Communications

    Anna comes from an academic background in ELT. She is a CELTA and DELTA qualified teacher / teacher trainer as well as a keen photographer, tech enthusiast and content creator. Having had a multicultural upbringing gives her a unique insight into what it means to be a learner and a teacher in a variety of settings.

  • aisling ardiff / Teacher Training

    Aisling has been working in ELT for over 10 years and has a background in teaching, drama and psychology. She is an ELT materials writer, Teacher Trainer/Course Director for TESOL and In-Service Teacher Trainer. Having lived in both the US and Mainland Europe she has a unique perspective on training in different settings. Aisling is a theatre buff who has also participated in many successful productions.