Heather Robinson
About Heather Robinson
Heather Robinson is an Adult ESL/ABE Instructor at Beyond Literacy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in interior design and has held various teaching positions in English as a Second Language.
Work at Beyond Literacy
Heather Robinson has been serving as an Adult ESL/ABE Instructor at Beyond Literacy since 2021. In this role, she focuses on teaching English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education to learners in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her work involves developing lesson plans, facilitating classroom activities, and providing support to adult learners in achieving their educational goals.
Previous Teaching Experience
Before her current position, Heather worked as an English Second Language Teacher at GoGoKid from 2020 to 2021. She also served as an Adult ESL Instructor at the Center for Literacy from 2020 to 2021 and as a Volunteer ESL Teacher at the same organization in 2019. Additionally, she worked with VIPKid as an English Second Language Teacher from 2019 to 2021. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in adult education and language instruction.
Educational Background
Heather Robinson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Philadelphia University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She also pursued studies in Interior Design during her time at the same university. Furthermore, she obtained a TEFL/TESOL Certification from the International TEFL Academy, completing this program from 2018 to 2019, which equipped her with specialized skills for teaching English as a second language.
Career in Interior Design
Prior to her focus on education, Heather worked in the field of interior design. She held positions at Gensler as an Interior Designer from 2014 to 2016 and at EwingCole from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as an Interior Design Intern at Meyer Design, Inc. from 2013 to 2014. Her background in design complements her teaching career by enhancing her creative approach to lesson planning.