Katie Hibner
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Passionate English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instructor with ample experience working with diverse populations around the world. Skilled in curriculum development and adapting materials for students' learning needs. Always seeking opportunities to grow and explore innovative teaching methodologies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant (TESOL)
Georgia State University
08.2022 - Current
Worked as the lead and assistant ESOL instructor for the Georgia State Community-Based English program, the Afghan American Alliance of Georgia, and the Chattahoochee YMCA English for Parents program
TESOL Program Consultant and Instructor
Collateral Repair Project
06.2023 - 08.2023
Led one English language course, observed and mentored other volunteer instructors, updated teacher training materials
Adult Education AmeriCorps
International Rescue Committee
09.2020 - 07.2022
Taught ESOL and MS Excel classes for refugees and other immigrants, designed curricula and lesson plans, conducted assessments, performed registration and other administrative duties
ESOL Instructor
Fondation Orient-Occident
03.2019 - 05.2019
Taught and designed the curriculum and materials for two ESOL courses for adult refugees
ESOL Instructor
Joudour Sahara
01.2018 - 02.2018
Designed and taught a TESOL course for children and adults
Education
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics & ESL -
Georgia State University
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts with concentrations in Languages, Literature, & Politics -
Bennington College
05.2020
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Course Planning
- Teacher Education
- Instructional Methods
Presentations
"Teaching Low-Level Latinx Adult ELLs to Navigate their Children’s Schools"
TESOL International Association Graduate Student Research Forum, 03/2023
Presented case study on adult ESL course centered on K-12 schooling, offering attendees resources and ideas for incorporating such a complex topic into content for low-level learners
Publications
"Speaking Their Language: My Dual Roles as an Arabic Learner and an ESOL Teacher"
TESOL International Refugee Concerns Interest Section Newsletter, 02/2023
"Remember their Names" (poem)
American Association of Applied Linguistics Graduate Student Council Newsletter, 11/2022
Affiliations
TESOL International Association
TESOL 2024 Graduate Student Research Forum Proposal Reviewer
Georgia State University Applied Linguistics & ESL Graduate Student Association
M.A. Co-President 2023-2024
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
French
Professional Working
Timeline
TESOL Program Consultant and Instructor
Collateral Repair Project
06.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant (TESOL)
Georgia State University
08.2022 - Current
Adult Education AmeriCorps
International Rescue Committee
09.2020 - 07.2022
ESOL Instructor
Fondation Orient-Occident
03.2019 - 05.2019
ESOL Instructor
Joudour Sahara
01.2018 - 02.2018
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics & ESL -
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts with concentrations in Languages, Literature, & Politics -
Bennington College
Similar Profiles
Simran DamidiSimran Damidi
College Lab Courses at Georgia State University and University of GeorgiaCollege Lab Courses at Georgia State University and University of Georgia
Bhavya Kodanda RamaBhavya Kodanda Rama
Graduate Assistant at Georgia State UniversityGraduate Assistant at Georgia State University
Jared CambridgeJared Cambridge
Cybersecurity Student at Georgia State UniversityCybersecurity Student at Georgia State University
Nia BallardNia Ballard
Internship Student at Georgia State UniversityInternship Student at Georgia State University
Elijah M. TurnerElijah M. Turner
Warehouse Lead Associate at Rooms To GoWarehouse Lead Associate at Rooms To Go