Alex Ogle

Senior Quality Control Specialist (contract) at Duolingo

Alex Ogle has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. They have worked as a Senior Quality Control Specialist at Duolingo since 2021. Prior to that, they served as a Quality Control Consultant on a contract basis. Alex has also worked as an ESL Tutor for VIPKid, teaching one-on-one lessons to students in mainland China since 2019. They have received consistently positive reviews from parents and students. Alex also worked as an Auxiliar De Conversacion at Colegio FEC Santa Joaquina de Vedruna, where they taught immersive English language and culture classes to students through the BEDA program.

In addition to their teaching experience, Alex has writing and curriculum development experience. They worked as a Freelance SS Curriculum Writer at Rising Academy Network, where they focused on developing social studies curriculum for secondary school students in Sierra Leone. Alex also worked as an ICT Intern at Success Academy Charter Schools, supporting the Information and Communication Technology team.

Alex's previous experience includes roles as an ESL Tutor at 51Talk Hello World American Academy, a Teacher at KIPP NYC, and an Associate Teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools. They have demonstrated strong teaching abilities and have helped students achieve high levels of mastery in various subjects.

Before entering the education field, Alex co-founded AJ Promotions, LLC, where they served as the Partner, Creative and Financial Director. They were responsible for establishing the company's online presence, managing budgets, and overseeing financial planning.

Additionally, Alex has experience as a Videographer at VideoNote LLC, recording lectures for online review. They recorded lectures for various courses at Cornell University.

Overall, Alex Ogle has a diverse background in education, curriculum development, technology, and creative business management.

Alex Ogle has a diverse education history. Starting in 2005, Alex attended Lebanon High School, although no degree or field of study was specified. From 2007 to 2009, Alex studied Computer Technology Applications at Hartford Area Career & Technology Center, again without a specified degree. In 2009, Alex enrolled at Ithaca College, where they completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Culture and Communications in 2013.

Continuing their education, Alex attended Norwich University from 2013 to 2018, completing a Master of Arts (MA) in History. From 2015 to 2017, they also pursued a Master's Degree in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs at Touro University.

Apart from formal degrees, Alex has obtained several certifications. In September 2012, they completed the "Students Conducting Research Basic Course" from CITI: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative. In May 2011, Alex obtained a Radio Operator certification from the Society of Broadcast Engineers. They also received the "Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated)" certification from Duolingo in December 2015.

Most recently, Alex obtained two certifications in April 2021: "Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues" and "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," both from LinkedIn. It is also worth noting that Alex earned NYS Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) & Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Internship Certifications in September 2015, although the institution is unspecified.

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Timeline

  • Senior Quality Control Specialist (contract)

    August, 2021 - present

  • Quality Control Consultant Contract

    January, 2021