Quinn Alexis Riebock
English And Spanish Language Teacher
Belen,H
Summary
Experienced language educator with 20 years of experience. Passionate about education, cultural interaction, and relational teaching tailored to individual needs. Skilled in designing engaging lesson plans, utilizing diverse language instruction techniques, fostering student engagement and comprehension, and incorporating technology for enhanced learning. Collaborative, flexible, and creative with expertise in leading and mentoring teachers, curriculum development, and cross-cultural communication.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Language Acquisition Coordinator and Specialist Teacher (English/Spanish)
Panamerican School
Belen, Heredia
01.2022 - Current
- Teaching small groups of ELA and SLA students in grades K-10
- Development of primary and secondary school co-teaching, UDL and differentiation strategies, and inclusive learning practices for language learners
- Coordination of Secondary Language Acquisition department: curriculum, assessment, policy and admissions collaboration.
- Co-committee chair for whole school Language Acquisition deep dive.
- Development and implementation of new student observations, screenings, and progress monitoring
- Translation of student materials, texts Spanish-English, and parent-teacher communication
- Interpretation of Professional Learning Presentations Spanish-English
- Teacher professional development support and workshops in the areas of UDL, differentiation, co-teaching, and second language teaching strategies.
TEFL Course Online Instructor/Teacher Trainer
International TEFL Academy
Chicago, IL
06.2015 - Current
- Instruct and manage an online 11-week TEFL certification course
- Provide weekly instructions/resources, office hour mentoring sessions, peer forum prompts, and discussion feedback, feedback on weekly written tasks (topics: lesson/unit planning, EFL pedagogy, intercultural studies, four skills teaching strategies, and classroom management.)
- Presentation and design of bi-weekly live lectures
- Other Course Modules Taught: Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English & EAP
English Language Fellow
U.S. Department of State / Georgetown University
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Bukidnon State University and Isabela State University
- Taught and developed curriculum for MAEL 212/ELT 208 'Instructional Materials Development' for MA/BA English Teaching students at BSU
- Created professional development sessions for professors in the ELT department at BSU, ELT faculty at ISU, and undergraduate students in the ELT track at ISU (Topics included in BSU and ISU PD sessions: Methods for teaching English in the four skills, grammar and vocabulary, Technology tools for ELT, UDL: Universal Design for Learning and Differentiation.)
- Presented at the PALT conference on 'Digital Forums: Strategies for Engagement, Assessment, and Flexible Learning'
- Funded by the U.S. Department of State through Georgetown University
English Foundation Program Faculty
Qatar University
Doha, Qatar
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Taught small groups or individual students in all English language courses, focusing on pre-university foundation program students.
- Planned, presented, and moderated review workshops
- Developed supplementary materials, and digital content
- Implemented at-risk student support tracking and support initiatives
- Courses Taught: English 110 (Co-taught) and Intermediate Writing Workshop
- English Success Zone Co-lead 2019: Administrative support for all team initiatives, department proposals, planning, and recruitment
World Languages Department Head/Spanish Teacher
Wheaton Academy
05.2013 - 06.2017
- Oversee curriculum planning, assessment development, and accreditation data organization
- Lead weekly PLC meetings and develop yearly departmental SWAT goals
- Plan and budget for program resources, activities, and teacher professional development
- Teacher recruitment and mentoring for new hires; Teacher observations, mentoring, and evaluations
- Courses Taught: Spanish II, Spanish IV Advanced, AP Spanish, Introduction to Intercultural Studies
Instructor of English
Inlingua/INA National Learning Institute
02.2009 - 06.2009
- Taught various levels of general English for INA students using the Inlingua curriculum guide
Instructor of English
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Courses Taught: Listening/Speaking I, II, and III, English Phonology, General English V, TOEFL
- Translation: Student and faculty academic publications and web content Spanish-English
English Teacher
International Christian School
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Courses Taught: Grade 10, 11, 12 English Language and Literature, Grade 9 Speech
Instructor of English
ELS English Language Services, Dominican University
07.2007 - 07.2007
- Graduate student teaching practicum: high intermediate ESL
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Teacher’s Aide
Turner Elementary
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Facilitated learning for at-risk second language students in grades 1-6 by developing a support plan in collaboration with classroom teachers for pull-out English and Spanish learners.
English Teacher
MEP / WorldTeach
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Taught English language classes for all students in grades K-6
Volunteer ESL Teacher’s Aide
World Relief
11.2004 - 12.2004
- Supported headteacher for low-beginner ESL courses for local refugee and immigrant adults
Education
M.A.Intercultural Studies and TESOL -
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL 07.2006 - 08.2007
B.A.English/Spanish Minor -
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL 08.2000 - 05.2004
Certificate: Spanish Translation Studies -
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL 01.2010 - 01.2011
Curriculum Design
- Academic writing Video Series, Qatar University, Spring 2020
- Alqabas secondary student university camp lesson design and teaching, Qatar University, 04/01/19
- Community English class curriculum, Tronadora, Costa Rica, 03/01/18 - 06/30/18
- International TEFL Academy Pre-Course Grammar Module, Spring 2018
- Spanish II, Spanish IV ADV, AP Spanish, and Introduction to Intercultural Studies, Wheaton Academy, 2009-2010
- English Tutor Program curriculum design and tutor training, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, 09/01/08 - 11/30/08
- General English advanced levels curriculum design, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, 09/01/08 - 11/30/08
Institutional Service
- Co-chair, Whole School Language Acquisition Deep Dive, 2024-25
- DEIB counsel member, Panamerican School, 2023
- Committee Member, International Conference of English Language Teaching, Qatar University, 2019, 2020
- New Instructor Mentor, International TEFL Academy, 2020
- Leader, Guatemala student service trip, Wheaton Academy, 01/01/12
- Co-Sponsor, Student local service leadership initiative, Wheaton Academy, 2010-2011
- Assistant Director, Local immigrant tutoring program, Wheaton Academy, 2009-2010
- Leader, LeaderTreks Costa Rica: Student service trip, Wheaton Academy, 01/01/10
- Coordinator, English Conversation Club, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, 2008
Training
- ACTFL Digital Conference, 2023
- Making the PYP Work, IB training course, 2022
- UDL, Universal Design for Learning Training/Workshop, 2019
- International Conference on English Language Teaching, Qatar University, 2019, 2020
- ACTFL Conference, 2011, 2015, 2016
- ICTFL Conference, 2015, 2016
- AP Spanish Language and Culture, 2009, 2013
- Bureau of Education and Research, 2012
Timeline
Language Acquisition Coordinator and Specialist Teacher (English/Spanish)
Panamerican School
01.2022 - Current
English Language Fellow
U.S. Department of State / Georgetown University
01.2022 - 08.2022
English Foundation Program Faculty
Qatar University
01.2019 - 12.2021
TEFL Course Online Instructor/Teacher Trainer
International TEFL Academy
06.2015 - Current
World Languages Department Head/Spanish Teacher
Wheaton Academy
05.2013 - 06.2017
Certificate: Spanish Translation Studies -
University of Chicago
01.2010 - 01.2011
Instructor of English
Inlingua/INA National Learning Institute
02.2009 - 06.2009
Instructor of English
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
05.2008 - 12.2008
English Teacher
International Christian School
08.2007 - 05.2008
Instructor of English
ELS English Language Services, Dominican University
07.2007 - 07.2007
M.A.Intercultural Studies and TESOL -
Wheaton College
07.2006 - 08.2007
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Teacher’s Aide
Turner Elementary
01.2006 - 06.2006
English Teacher
MEP / WorldTeach
01.2005 - 12.2005
Volunteer ESL Teacher’s Aide
World Relief
11.2004 - 12.2004
B.A.English/Spanish Minor -
Wheaton College
08.2000 - 05.2004
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