Claire Ellison
About Claire Ellison
Claire Ellison is an ESL teacher and bilingual education volunteer with a background in technology consulting and market research. She has experience working with Spanish-speaking students and has held various roles in education and research.
Work at Cambly
Claire Ellison has been working as an ESL Teacher at Cambly Inc. since 2022. In this remote role, she provides English language instruction to students from diverse backgrounds. Her responsibilities include developing lesson plans and engaging students in conversation to enhance their language skills. Cambly is known for its flexible learning environment, allowing teachers to connect with learners globally.
Education and Expertise
Claire Ellison studied at the University of Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and French from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she participated in a five-month program at IFE in 2018. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in language instruction and technology, which she applies in her current teaching role.
Background
Claire has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in education and research. She served as a Research Assistant at the University of Virginia for one month in 2018. Prior to her current position, she held internships at the American Enterprise Institute and The World War II History Project, focusing on digital strategy and translation, respectively.
Achievements in Volunteer Work
Currently, Claire volunteers at Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington as a Bilingual Education & Workforce Development Volunteer. In this role, she assists Spanish-speaking students with registration and placement testing for English classes. She also supports case managers with health and legal referrals, utilizing the Refugee Management Solutions database.
Professional Experience
Claire's professional experience includes working as a Technology Consultant at Ernst & Young from 2019 to 2021 and as a Search Engine Evaluator at TELUS in 2022. These roles contributed to her understanding of market research and consumer behavior, areas in which she has expressed a strong interest.