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Emmeline W.

Team Lead (contract) at Duolingo

Emmeline W. has a diverse work experience that spans various roles and industries. Emmeline began their career as a Language and Culture Assistant at the Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte, where they facilitated English speaking in bilingual and English-integrated schools. During their time there, they also developed activities and materials for various subjects and led weekly English seminars for the teaching staff's professional development.

Emmeline then worked as an English Play Tutor at Speaking School, where they promoted and facilitated early language acquisition of English through play for students aged 4-6. Emmeline conducted research on methodologies in early language acquisition and provided qualitative evaluations to families.

In 2015, Emmeline joined Junta de Andalucía as a Language & Culture Assistant. Emmeline performed similar duties as in their previous role, including facilitating English speaking, developing activities and materials, and leading weekly test preparation classes for high school students.

Emmeline briefly worked as a Car Rental Agent at THRIFTY CAR RENTAL, where they explained rental agreements, completed paperwork with customers, and showed customers to their vehicles.

Emmeline's experience also includes working as a Voice Talent at Isora Solutions and as a Market Research Panelist at Brain Trust Consulting Services.

In 2018, Emmeline became a Tutor at Cambly Inc., where they provided online tutoring services.

Emmeline then joined Escuelas Católicas as an English Second Language Instructor, where they facilitated English speaking in bilingual and English-integrated schools. Emmeline also developed activities and materials, planned and led classes for high school students taking Cambridge exams, and administered KET and PET oral exams as a Cambridge Speaking Examiner.

Most recently, Emmeline worked at Duolingo as a Quality Control Consultant and then as a Team Lead (Contract).

Overall, Emmeline W. has a broad range of experience in teaching, customer service, research, and leadership roles.

Emmeline W. obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with specialization in Neuroscience from Boston University in the years 2005 to 2009. During their undergraduate studies, they also participated in a Study Abroad program at Technische Universität Dresden in the field of Biology/Biological Sciences. In 2004, they attended Brown University for a Summer Studies program focused on Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.

After completing their undergraduate degree, in 2013 to 2014, Emmeline pursued a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Sciences at the University of Southern California, with a specialization in Secondary Education and Teaching. Emmeline furthered their education in the field of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Universidad Pontificia Comillas from 2016 to 2022 through a Post Graduate Professional Development program.

In terms of additional certifications, Emmeline obtained courses from LinkedIn in areas such as Coaching and Developing Employees, Communicating Across Cultures, Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues, Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences, Jeff Weiner on Managing Compassionately, and Unconscious Bias. These certifications were all achieved in March 2021.

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Timeline

  • Team Lead (contract)

    March, 2021 - present

  • Quality Control Consultant

    June, 2020

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